Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Massachusetts Association for the Blind

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Massachusetts Association for the Blind (MAB) Community Services in Canton. Grant funds will be used to develop a new Peer Empowerment Program (PEP) at the Canton Senior Center, an initiative for individuals aging into visual impairment. The PEP helps to decrease isolation and increase coping strategies for residents experiencing visual disabilities, refers participants exhibiting mental health concerns that come with adjustment to declining eyesight to peer clinicians, and educates participants about other resources that can help them live independently in the community.

ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (MAB)

Founded in 1903, MAB Community Services, Inc. has been a leader in creating opportunities for people with disabilities for over a century. With a focus on individualized rehabilitation and family-centered strategies, MAB is dedicated to empowering individuals through support, education, and advocacy. Their mission is to help people with disabilities live healthy, independent, and connected lives. With a long-standing commitment to inclusion and access, MAB continues to offer essential services that promote autonomy and community participation for all individuals, regardless of their challenges.

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.