Giving Tree

TruNorth Bank is proud to celebrate the success of its Funding Their Futures program, a community-driven initiative that supports local education while helping to strengthen the communities it serves. In 2025, the program raised more than $24,000, benefiting 19 local schools, school systems, and educational foundations. As part of The Giving Tree, TruNorth Bank’s charitable …

TruNorth Bank’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group, announced today it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the fourth time in five years. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized …

TruNorth Bank has made a $5,000 contribution to the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support preservation work at the historic Dorothy Quincy Homestead. The funds will help repair and maintain the historic shed located on the homestead property. Built in 1686, the Dorothy Quincy Homestead is …

TruNorth Bank has donated $40,000 toward local fuel assistance programs in the South Shore communities it serves. The donations were made to Self Help Inc. of Brockton and Quincy Community Action Programs, which will administer the funds for fuel assistance to qualifying families in Abington, Avon, Braintree, Brockton, Holbrook, Randolph, and Stoughton. “We’re committed to …

TruNorth Bank is proud to announce that through its charitable giving initiative, The Giving Tree, the bank donated more than $940,000 to local nonprofits and charitable organizations in 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities it serves. TruNorth Bank has contributed nearly $5.3 million over the past 10 years, supporting a wide range …

TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Gary Frost to senior vice president of Information Technology Infrastructure. In this expanded leadership role, Frost will oversee technology infrastructure strategy, ensuring secure, reliable, and innovative systems that support operations and long-term growth for TruNorth Bank as well as bankESB and bankHometown, the family of banks …

TruNorth Bank is proud to announce its commitment to the community as a $10,000 Corporate Partner of the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) for 2026, reinforcing the bank’s ongoing dedication to strengthening local communities and supporting organizations that create lasting, positive impact across Essex County. Through this partnership, TruNorth Bank will support ECCF’s mission to …

North Shore Bank recently announced that Colonial Federal Savings Bank has officially joined the North Shore Bank family, uniting two long-standing community banks with a shared dedication to local investment, exceptional customer service, and meaningful community impact. This partnership brings together two institutions deeply rooted in their communities, expanding resources and enhancing the shared mission …

North Shore Bank is proud to announce a $25,000 contribution to the Cabot Performing Arts Center in support of its newly opened Stageside Lounge, a modern and inviting space designed to elevate the theater-going experience for patrons of The Cabot. The Stageside Lounge, unveiled during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from North Shore …

Michael Wheeler, president and CEO of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $54,600 for the 13 local food pantries that participated in this fifth annual fundraising drive. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which …