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Posted: August 9, 2012
Bridgewater Savings Bank's Charitable Foundation donates $1,000 to Pro-Home, Inc.
Bridgewater Savings Bank’s Charitable Foundation has made a donation of $1,000 to Pro-Home, Inc. Pro-Home, Inc. has been helping thousands of families by offering down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers, pre and post foreclosure services, credit and debt counseling, and FDIC-based Money Smart seminars. “We recognize the valuable work Pro-Home does every day for our communities,” said James Lively, Bridgewater Savings president and CEO. “We are happy to do our part in helping families realize the dream of homeownership.” The Bridgewater Savings Charitable Foundation was established in 2003. Bridgewater Savings is a full service financial institution offering commercial, consumer and residential loans as well as business and personal banking. Bridgewater Savings operates 8 full-service offices located in Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Lakeville, Pembroke, Raynham, Taunton, and West Bridgewater. Bridgewater Savings is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a member of the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Bridgewater Savings is an Equal Housing Lender.
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