Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Metro West Collaborative Development

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Metro West Collaborative Development. Grant funds will support furnishings and technology for the newly established Metro West Housing Hub and its clients, residents, and public-facing spaces.

The Housing Hub will expand its capacity to serve communities across the MetroWest region and provide space for housing counseling, educational workshops, community meetings, and expanded staff operations serving the 46 cities and towns in Metro West’s service area. The Housing Hub will support a wide range of constituents, including renters, first-time homebuyers, municipalities, landlords, developers, and community leaders working to advance affordable housing solutions throughout the region.

ABOUT Metro West Collaborative Development

For over 35 years, Metro West Collaborative Development, headquartered in Newton, MA, has partnered with more than 20 communities to create and preserve affordable homes, help families secure and maintain stable homes, and advocate for inclusive, thriving communities where MetroWest is a home for all.

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.