Cambridge, MA East Cambridge Savings Bank (ECSB) donated $10,000 to Cambridge Local First. Since 2005, ECSB has been a founding partner of Cambridge Local First. Cambridge Local First is a non-profit network of locally-owned and independent businesses formed in October 2005 to build a strong local economy and a vibrant community. Their mission is to support, promote and celebrate a “Local Economy Community” by educating the public and government about the significant environmental, economic and cultural benefits of a strong local economy.

Gilda Nogueira, East Cambridge Savings Bank president and chief executive officer said, “We are pleased to support Cambridge Local First. They do so much for our community and really help the local economy thrive.”

East Cambridge Savings Bank is a full-service, mutually-held savings bank that believes in connecting with customers. The Bank was established in 1854 and is dedicated to providing businesses and individuals with a full line of banking services in the communities it serves. Headquartered in Cambridge, the Bank has offices in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Chelsea, Medford, Somerville, and Waltham, as well as an educational training facility at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Cambridge, Mass. The Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) of Massachusetts.