Dedham Savings Community Foundation Awards Grant To Charles River Center
Hilary Ryan | Project STEP
Jason Stockwell| Project STEP
Chris Teachout | Dedham Savings
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Charles River Center in support of its “Focus on Fitness” initiative to expand access to adapted and accessible exercise equipment at the organization’s Needham and Natick day program locations. Grant funds will help transform underutilized areas at both the Grugan Center in Needham and the Natick Center into modern, accessible fitness spaces. These updated environments will incorporate sensory‑friendly features—such as adjustable lighting, clear safety signage, and resilient rubber flooring—in addition to a range of adaptive fitness equipment.
ABOUT CHARLES RIVER CENTER
The Charles River Center helps people with developmental disabilities live more independent, confident, and connected lives. Founded in 1956 by parents seeking better opportunities for their children, the Charles River Center offers residential services, employment support, and diverse programs for more than 950 children and adults across Boston’s MetroWest region.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation is a privately funded foundation created by Dedham Savings to provide financial support to charitable organizations that serve disadvantaged populations within the Bank’s community reinvestment area. These communities include Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, Westwood, and contiguous areas. Typical requests are received from schools, libraries, family service organizations, and non-profit organizations. The Trustees of the Foundation accept grant requests from community organizations and make awards twice per year. Organizations wishing to request funding from the Foundation may apply online at www.dedhamsavings.com/community.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS
Incorporated in 1831, Dedham Savings is one of the oldest banks in Massachusetts still doing business under its original charter. The Bank delivers technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to promote the financial success of the individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the communities it serves. Dedham Savings manages $2.5 billion in assets through full-service locations in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.