Monson Savings Bank donated $2500 towards MLK Community Church’s Fire Fund. MLK Community Church Fire Fund
Monson Savings Bank has donated $2500 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Fire Fund in line with its pledge to support the community.
By John Budenas
Jul 02, 2024 11:37 PM
MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) Monson, Massachusetts (WWLP) Monson Savings Bank has donated $2500 towards the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Fire Fund and continues its commitment to support the community.
The church which was founded by blacks in 1897, was the target of arson attacks in December of 2020, which caused $2.5 million in damages. Despite this defeat, the church’s members are resilient and continue to worship at the interim location.
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer (center right) as well Kylie LaPlante, Monson Savings Bank AVP Business Development Officer (far right) presented the gift to the Reverend Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (center left) and church board members. (Courtesy of Monson Savings Bank) Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President and CEO (center) as well Kylie LaPlante, Monson Savings Bank AVP Business Development Officer (far left) handed over the check to the Reverend Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (center right) and church board members. (Courtesy of Monson Savings Bank)
Monson Savings Bank President & CEO Dan Moriarty condemned the arson and was impressed by the response of the church, declaring “The actions of arsonists who targeted MLK Church are despicable. As soon as my team and I learned of the incident we decided to join the Church and help the cause in every way possible. I’d want to urge others to come join us. No contribution to the Fire Fund is too small.” Moriarty pointed out the church’s positive attitude and swift action to locate a more suitable location for services, as well as to manage fundraising efforts as truly remarkable.
For more details on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church and how to contribute to The Fire Fund, please visit MLK Church MA. For more details on Monson Savings’ community commitment visit Monson Savings Bank Community Commitment.
