Rockland Trust Falmouth Branch Supervisor Anna Bowen (left) and Falmouth Branch Manager Becky Harris lending a hand at HAC’s Carriage House shelter.
During the last week of June, seven Rockland Trust employees opted to leave the confines of their respective offices and enjoy a sunny summer day outside.
They did so to give back to HAC’s Carriage House shelter in North Falmouth. Over the course of several hours they cleared brush, raked and removed piles of wood in an effort to help beautify the shelter’s grounds.
“It looks like a different place,” said Mindy Caron, the program director at Carriage House. “I honestly felt overwhelmed by their generosity.”
Nanette Davidson, vice president of business banking for Rockland Trust, said that generosity is inherent in the bank’s work. “We are committed to our community and we want to make a difference,” she said.
Throughout the year, Rockland Trust offers its employees multiple opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Several branch managers including three from Falmouth – Anne Marie Dillon of East Falmouth, Becky Harris of Falmouth, and Kristen Cassell of North Falmouth – took part in last month’s effort.
The day had extra meaning for Cassell, whose branch is down the street from Carriage House.
“Hopefully, this gives them a little joy,” Cassell said of the mothers staying at the shelter. “We want to give them a nice place to stay, and for us, this is only one day out of our lives and we’re happy to do it.”
Are you interested in volunteering at Housing Assistance? Email us at volunteer@haconcapecod.org for info on volunteer opportunities that allow you to make an impact in our community!
