Dedham Savings Community Foundation Awards Grant To Charles River YMCA
Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Charles River YMCA to strengthen its Out of School Time (OST) after school program. Grant funds will support two major improvements: the creation of a dedicated Sensory Room and the replacement of aging sports equipment. The Sensory Room will provide a calming, sensory-friendly environment for students—particularly those with autism or sensory processing challenges—helping them focus, self-regulate, and complete homework effectively. Upgrading outdoor recreation facilities will ensure safe, engaging opportunities for physical activity and teamwork.
ABOUT CHARLES RIVER YMCA
The Charles River YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Boston in Needham, MA, has served local families for generations. Committed to strengthening mind, body, and spirit, the YMCA fosters inclusion and opportunity for all. Through early education, after-school care, summer programs, and diverse health and wellness initiatives, the YMCA helps children, teens, and seniors connect, belong, and thrive.
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.