Bank of Canton Donates $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay

May 20, 2009 – Stephen P. Costello, President and CEO of Bank of Canton is pleased to announce the Bank’s recent donation of $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay. This contribution helped sponsor the 2009 Big of the Year Celebration held on May 14 at the Hynes Convention Center at which outstanding volunteers who have made a significant, positive and measurable impact in the life of a child were honored.

"We are particularly grateful for the financial support provided by Bank of Canton," said Wendy Foster, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay. "All too often, people think that because our services to the children in our programs are delivered by volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters that we can get by without financial support. But especially in troubled times like these, it is the generosity of donors like Bank of Canton that pays for the professional staff who screen volunteers and support each match so the relationship can thrive and make a lasting difference in the child's life."

“Big Brothers Big Sisters is a tremendous organization that positively impacts the lives of children throughout Massachusetts and the nation,” said Mr. Costello. “Events like the Big of the Year Celebration honor those who go above and beyond expectations in giving back to their communities. Bank of Canton shares their commitment and is proud to lend our support to such a worthy organization.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is one of the largest adult-to-child mentoring organizations in the nation serving over 3,500 youth throughout the state.