Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Bay State Learning Center
George Popham | Bay State Learning Center
Marcella Musto | Dedham Savings
Jon Ireland | Bay State Learning Center
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Bay State Learning Center (BSLC). Currently housed in an aging former church building, grant funds will support an initiative to refresh the facility’s learning spaces by repainting walls and making much-needed repairs to create a brighter, more welcoming environment for students and mentors.
ABOUT BAY STATE LEARNING CENTER
Bay State Learning Center (BSLC) is a full-time alternative for teens seeking a more flexible, personalized education. Their philosophy of self-directed learning allows students to lead their own educational journeys, with mentorship. Each learner collaborates with a dedicated mentor to craft an individualized learning plan tailored to their interests, strengths, and goals. This approach helps all their students, whether catering to high-achieving students seeking deeper exploration or to those who struggle with traditional schooling’s structure, BSLC offers a supportive, adaptable environment that encourages confidence, autonomy, and a lifelong love of learning.
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 $2.4 billion in assets through full-service locations and loan offices in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.