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Results Demonstrate Growth In Businesses That Have Faced Systemic Challenges To Scale BOSTON – March 8, 2019 – The Foundation for Business Equity (FBE), a Boston-based nonprofit working to close the wealth gap, is pleased to recognize the first 10 local enterprises of color that have completed the Business Equity Initiative (BEI) program. According to the

BOSTON – February 28, 2019 – At the January 24, 2019 Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers for the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association (MMBA), Eastern Bank is pleased to announce that John Brodrick, Eastern Bank Director of Mortgage Banking, was installed as 2019 Chair of the MMBA. An active member of the MMBA for 10 years, John is also a member of its Executive Committee and has 30 years...

71,000 square-foot mixed use condominium property being developed  PORTSMOUTH, NH, February 21, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that its Commercial Real Estate team is leading a $20 million construction loan for Portsmouth-based developer Stephen Kelm to build a 71,000 square-foot mixed use condominium property at 46-64 Maplewood Avenue...

Public Health and Human Services Leader Advocates For Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention BOSTON, December 28, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Sue Chandler, Executive Director of DOVE Inc. (“DOVE”), with a 2018 Community Advocacy Award. DOVE (“Domestic Violence Ended”) serves the greater South Shore community, and remains the only domestic...

For Nearly 20 Years, She Has Developed Solutions To End Sexual Violence And Effectively Respond To And Support Survivors BOSTON, December 21, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Gina Scaramella, Executive Director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), with a 2018 Community Advocacy Award. BARCC is the only comprehensive rape crisis center in Greater...

Dynamic Leader Recognized For Empowering Girls Across The North Shore BOSTON, December 20, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Deb Ansourlian, Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Lynn, has been recognized with a Community Advocacy Award. Deb oversees all aspects of programming, finance and fundraising for Girls Inc. of Lynn, which services...

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...