BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2024 — The American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation has honored Berkshire Bank for its dedication to economic inclusion with the foundation’s Community Commitment Award, which recognizes banks for extraordinary corporate social responsibility activities.
Specifically, the award recognized Berkshire’s Community Comeback program for providing $5 billion in lending, investment and technical assistance, an increase of approximately 70 percent over three years.
The Community Comeback focuses on four key areas: fueling small businesses, community financing and philanthropy, financial access and empowerment and environmental sustainability. It has helped consumers realize the dream of homeownership, improve financial outcomes, create jobs, redevelop neighborhoods and build a more equitable and sustainable future.

“Berkshire Bank’s Community Comeback demonstrates the extraordinary impact that banks can make in the communities they serve,” said ABA Foundation Executive Director Lindsay Torrico. “We’re proud to recognize the bank as one of the 2024 Community Commitment Award winners and hope its efforts will inspire others throughout the industry.”
Community Commitment Award winners must embody banking at its best and demonstrate success in measurable terms. The awards selection committee, comprised of independent national experts, reviewed bank nominations from across the country and chose winners based on specific criteria, including the creativity and thoughtfulness of the program.
“Doing well by doing good has been central to Berkshire’s identity since our founding more than 175 years ago,” said Gary Levante, Berkshire’s Chief Communication & Sustainability Officer. “This award is a testament to that longstanding commitment, our impact and the hard work and dedication of our team of Berkshire bankers who help empower our clients and communities each and every day.”
About Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank is a relationship-driven, community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial expertise to clients in New England and New York and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), headquartered in Boston. With $11.6 billion in assets and 83 financial centers, the Bank provides a full suite of tailored banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions. For more than 175 years, Berkshire has delivered strength, stability and trusted advice to empower the financial potential of its clients and communities. Newsweek named Berkshire one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America’s Best Regional Banks. To learn more, visit BerkshireBank.com and follow Berkshire on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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