Berkshire Bank among the most charitable companies in Massachusetts for the 11th year

BOSTON — The Boston Business Journal (BBJ) yesterday named Berkshire Bank an honoree at its annual Corporate Citizenship Awards reception in Boston that recognizes the region's top corporate charitable contributors. The BBJ annually celebrates companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities.  

Berkshire Bank was listed as 43 of 100 on the top charitable contributor list with $1,419,322 in 2022 Massachusetts Charitable Giving.

CLori Gazzillo Kiely


"For more than 175 years, Berkshire has been a purpose-driven bank and an engine for positive change. We are honored to be recognized with this annual award as a Top Charitable Contributor,” stated Lori Gazzillo Kiely, Managing Director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, who accepted the award.  “When people ask what fuels us, we don’t just think about a better bank. We imagine better communities,” added Kiely.

“It is with honor that we present our list of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts – companies who gave $100,000 or more to Mass.-based in charities in 2022. Collectively, they gave $423 million in cash contributions – a true example of the business community coming together to help those in need.  We are proud to celebrate these organizations who give both money and time to make Boston a stronger and better place for all,” said Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones.

This year, 100 companies qualified for the distinction by reporting at least $100,000 in cash contributions to Massachusetts-based charities last year. The honorees this year include companies from such industry sectors as financial and professional services, health care, technology, retail, and professional sports.

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About Berkshire Bank    

Berkshire Bank, founded in 1846, is becoming a high-performing, leading, socially responsible community bank. It empowers the financial potential of its stakeholders by making banking available where, when and how it’s needed through an uncompromising focus on exceptional customer service, digital banking, and positive community impact. Providing a wide range of financial solutions through its consumer banking, commercial banking and wealth management divisions, the bank has approximately $12.1 billion in assets and a community-based footprint of 100 financial centers in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Headquartered in Boston, Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) is the parent of Berkshire Bank. Named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek and America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, Berkshire is also listed in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. To learn more, visit www.berkshirebank.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

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