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Award Presented at 30th Annual Celebration of Social Justice Which This Year Recognized Community Leaders Dedicated to the Advancement of Women BOSTON – December 14, 2018 – Last night, Eastern Bank, honored Dr. Paula A. Johnson, President of Wellesley College, with its 2018 Social Justice Award. The award recognizes community leaders who have achieved outstanding impact in addressing social justice...

Bringing The Total To $500,000 Awarded To Nonprofits For Capital Needs BOSTON, December 3, 2018 – Responding to a strong community need raised by local nonprofits, Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has announced that the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation is granting additional Partnership Grants as part of its 2018 charitable giving. As a result, a total of $500,000 will...

Her Accomplishments Around Programs For Children, Women And Families Are Recognized BOSTON, November 9, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Human Services Leader Andi Genser with its Community Advocacy Award. A champion for social justice for more than 30 years, Andi is known for her deep commitment to working collaboratively with...

Eastern Understands The Vital Role Small Businesses Play In Strengthening Our Communities BOSTON, November 8, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of the top lenders to small businesses. Eastern Bank ranked as the No. 1 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Massachusetts for the 10th consecutive...

Donald Lewis Brings 27 Years Of Experience Within Asset Based Lending BOSTON, November 6, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Donald B. Lewis has joined its Commercial Lending Division as Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Based Lending. Prior to joining Eastern, Don spent 27 years at Citizens Bank, N.A., most recently as Senior Vice...

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,...