Monson Savings Bank Donates $2,000 to The Graceful Swan

Monson, MA – As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local organizations, Monson Savings Bank proudly donated $2,000 to The Graceful Swan through its 2025 Community Giving Initiative.
 
Michael Rouette, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Monson Savings Bank, presented the donation to Shannon Blodgett, President & Director of The Graceful Swan. The contribution will help further the organization’s mission to empower dancers facing hardships.
 
“We are honored to support The Graceful Swan and the incredible work they do,” said Michael Rouette. “Their dedication to uplifting and inspiring others aligns perfectly with our values at Monson Savings Bank. We are proud to contribute to their efforts and help make a positive impact in our community.”
 
The Graceful Swan, a Ware based non-profit, was founded in 2022 in memory of Tara Blodgett, who passed away at the age of 38 from glioblastoma. Tara’s biggest passion was dance and had been a dancer for more than 30 years. In honor of Tara’s love for dance, the mission of The Graceful Swan is to support dance for individuals with personal, medical, or financial hardships. To learn more about The Graceful Swan, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/gracefulswaninc/.
 
Shannon Blodgett expressed her gratitude for the donation, stating, “This generous gift from Monson Savings Bank will allow us to reach more individuals who can benefit from our services. We are deeply thankful for their support and belief in our mission.”
 
Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative is designed to support local nonprofits and community organizations that make a meaningful difference in the areas the Bank serves. Every year, Monson Savings Bank invites the public to vote for their favorite non-profits they would like the Bank to support in the coming year. To learn more about the Monson Savings Bank annual Community Giving Initiative: https://www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html.

 

 
About Monson Savings Bank
Incorporated as a mutually chartered community bank in 1872, Monson Savings Bank has one of the longest tenures of service and stability in its market. Civic leaders chartered the bank with the intent to give working men and women the opportunity to save, which – incredibly, they could not do prior to the bank’s inception.  Today, Monson Savings Bank retains its legacy of empowerment through savings, but has expanded to serve its customers with a variety of innovative financial services, including digital banking, online mortgage applications and business banking, and commercial lending. The bank has expanded on its promise of “where people save, businesses prosper, and communities benefit” by opening offices in Hampden, Wilbraham, Ware, and most recently East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The bank also opened a retail and business loan operations center in Wilbraham in 2020. Member FDIC, Member DIF, Equal Housing Lender