Monson Savings Bank donated $2,500 to the MLK Community Church Fire Fund
Monson Savings Bank has donated $2500 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Fire Fund in keeping with its commitment to support the community.
By John Budenas
Jul 02, 2024 11:37 PM
MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) – Monson Savings Bank has donated $2,500 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Fire Fund, continuing its commitment to supporting the community.
The church that was historically black founded in 1897 was the victim of an arson attack in December of 2020 that resulted to $2.5 million of damages. Despite this setback, church’s members have been resilient as they continue worship in an interim location.
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Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO (center right), and Kylie LaPlante, Monson Savings Bank AVP Business Development Officer (far right), presented the donation to The Reverend Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (center left) and church board members. (Courtesy of Monson Savings Bank) -
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO (center), and Kylie LaPlante, Monson Savings Bank AVP Business Development Officer (far left), presented the donation to The Reverend Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (center right) and church board members. (Courtesy of Monson Savings Bank)
Monson Savings Bank President & CEO Dan Moriarty condemned the arson and was awed by the church’s response declaring “The actions of the arsonists who targeted MLK Church are despicable. The moment my staff and I were informed of the situation, we were prepared to join with the Church and support it in every possible way. I would like to encourage other people to join us No donation for the Fire Fund is too small.” Moriarty highlighted the church’s positive attitude and quick move to find a better venue to hold church services and to organize fundraising efforts as truly impressive.
For more information on The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church and how to contribute for the Fire Fund, please visit MLK Church MA. For more information about Monson Savings’ community commitment, go to Monson Savings Bank Community Commitment.