December – On December 15, 2006 Philip Pettinelli of Southbridge Savings Bank presented Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI) with a check of $1,500. Southbridge Savings Bank had nominated the not-for-profit organization for a community grant through the Massachusetts Bankers Association.

" The bank believes the services RRI provides to the community is extraordinary," Stated Philip Pettinelli, President and CEO of Southbridge Savings Bank. "We felt that this nomination was a way to show others what a great organization this is, and the Massachusetts Bankers Association agreed with us."

The Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation awards are symbolic of the many individual donations banks make on a regular basis to organizations and causes in their local communities. In addition to the more than $40 million a year given by Massachusetts Banks to local charities, MBA member bank employees contribute thousands of volunteer hours across the Commonwealth. The foundation, supported by the 210 member banks of the MBA throughout Massachusetts and New England, is distributing the grants over eight geographic regions, giving awards to deserving social service agencies. For more information about Massachusetts Bankers Association visit them at www.massbankers.org.

" We are very grateful for the donation," commented Bonnie Layden, CEO of Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. "The recognition by Southbridge Savings Bank and the Massachusetts Bankers Association is truly and honor."

RRI is a not-for-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. They employ over 400 employees in its Administrative, Direct Care and Transportation departments. The agency has 40 residential sites, owns and leases six state-operated residential homes, and maintains 70 vehicles that transport approximately 155 people to and from work daily. For more information about RRI you can visit them on their website at www.rehabresourcesinc.com or call them at 508-347-8181.

Southbridge Savings Bank currently has 13 convenient locations located throughout Central and Western Massachusetts, with seven branches open seven days a week. For more information about Southbridge Savings Bank please call 1-800-939-9103 or visit them on the web at www.southbridgesavingsbank.com.