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Helping Girls Achieve Their Best Has Defined Her Work For Decades BOSTON, November 2, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Cathy Duffy Cullity, CEO of Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, with its Community Advocacy Award in recognition of her many contributions across New Hampshire and New England to inspire all girls to be strong, smart...

In Appreciation Of A Lifelong Commitment To Public Service And Deep Ties To The Communities She Represents BOSTON, October 24, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Congresswoman Niki Tsongas with its Community Advocacy Award in recognition of and deep appreciation for her many contributions to the region and our country....

Addressing Wealth Disparities Through The Business Equity Initiative Is RecognizedBOSTON, October 23, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that it has been nationally recognized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation with a 2018 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award for its Business Equity Iniatitive (BEI). The award will be accepted...

BOSTON, October 19, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Hope Aldrich, President and CEO of Eastern Insurance Group LLC, has been honored by the YMCA of Greater Boston with its second annual 1851 YMCA of Greater Boston Legacy Award for Volunteer Leadership. She was honored on October 17th at the YMCA’s SPARK PARTY, an annual fundraiser. Hope,...

Eastern Is First Business In New England To Offer Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training To Employees  BOSTON – October 17, 2018 – In a first in the Boston business community, Eastern Bank teamed with its newest Partner for Good, Aly Raisman, to spark a...

Leader Advocates For The Latino Community And Putting Diversity And Inclusion To Work For The Good of Business BOSTON, October 2, 2018 – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Phyllis Barajas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Boston-based Conexión, with a Community Advocacy Award. The award...

Grant-Giving Program Provides $250,000 To Support The Capital Needs Of Nonprofit Organizations BOSTON, September 7, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced it has granted a total of $250,000 in Partnership Grants. These grants are going to 10 nonprofit organizations to specifically address their capital needs. “Nonprofits provide services essential to...

EVP of Consumer Banking and Management Committee Member Barbara Heinemann, and Eastern Trustee and CEO of Boston Community Capital Elyse D. Cherry Among Those Recognized BOSTON, July 30, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, congratulates the 2018 Women of FIRE, including EVP of Consumer Banking Barbara Heinemann and Trustee Elyse D. Cherry. Women of FIRE is an annual...