Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Trust for Public Land
Felix Rosen | Trust for Public Land
Jamila de Peiza-Kern | Trust for Public Land
Jodi Valenta | Trust for Public Land
Melissa Green | Trust for Public Land
Dick Burke | Dedham Savings
Sabrina Ivory | Trust for Public Land
Kenzie Bok | Boston Housing Authority
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Funds will be used to support the Archdale Community Park project. In collaboration with the Boston Housing Authority, TPL will create a re-envisioned, safe, outdoor space at Archdale Village, a public housing complex in Roslindale. Grant funds will contribute to capital costs associated with the construction of a renovated multi-use court, modern, accessible playground and new sensory garden, picnic area and gathering space for exercise, relaxation, and play.
ABOUT TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. Founded in 1972, on the conviction that all people need access to nature and the outdoors, close to home, in the cities and communities where they live, TPL works with communities to create parks and protect public land. TPL believes that everyone should have access to the outdoors, and they work to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
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. 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.