Keene, NH – Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) and the Monadnock Broadcasting Group/KNE-FM are once again teaming up with Douglas Cuddle Toys to support the Salvation Army of Keene’s annual Good Friends campaign — the largest fundraising effort in the Keene area that’s facilitated by outside organizations.
Beginning on Thursday, November 10 and throughout the holiday season, all SBW branches will serve as point-of-sale locations, selling stuffed animals generously donated by Douglas Cuddle Toys for $10 each. The Salvation Army receives 100 percent of the sale proceeds and uses the funds to help the community and those in need. Last year’s campaign raised over $21,000.
This year’s warm and fuzzy fundraising ambassadors include Lenny the Leopard, Squibbles and Blue Puff the Penguins and Starry Night the White Horse.
“The Good Friends campaign is an event that all of us at SBW look forward to each year,” says Gregg Tewksbury, President and CEO for Savings Bank of Walpole.
“Raising money for the Salvation Army is important because the proceeds enable them to provide a number of different services and resources that help the community. Of course, the campaign wouldn’t be possible without the generous donation of stuffed animals and all the effort of everyone at Douglas Cuddle Toys. We’re excited to be teaming up with KNE-FM and the Monadnock Broadcasting Group to help make this year’s fundraising initiative a success.”
Founded in 1875, Savings Bank of Walpole is headquartered in Walpole and serves the Connecticut River Valley and Monadnock Regions of New Hampshire and Vermont from offices in Walpole and Keene. With assets totaling $340 million, the Bank offers a wide range of financial products, including services to individuals, businesses and organizations. The Bank’s SBW Wealth Management division offers financial planning services. Savings Bank of Walpole is an equal housing lender, and member of the FDIC. For more information visit www.walpolebank.com or call (603) 352-1822.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Tamara W. Richardson, SHRM-CP, PHR
VP & Human Resources Officer
(603) 355-1602
trichardson@walpolebank.com
SAVINGS BANK OF WALPOLE, MONADNOCK BROADCASTING GROUP TEAM UP WITH DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS FOR SALVATION ARMY’S GOOD FRIENDS CAMPAIGN
Proceeds from fundraising efforts help those in need in the community
