BrightBridge Credit Union (BrightBridge) continued its longstanding commitment to community service by sponsoring a community meal on Monday, April 27, at the Haverhill Citizen Center on Welcome Street. This year’s event marked BrightBridge’s fourth consecutive year supporting the weekly meal program.
As part of the evening, BrightBridge provided financial support and team member volunteers to assist with preparing and serving dinner to local residents. The free public meals are organized by the nonprofit Community Meals, Inc., which partners with local chefs and businesses to ensure community members have access to a warm meal in a welcoming setting.
“This is one of the community events our team members look forward to each year,” said BrightBridge Senior Vice President and Chief Culture Officer Tony Marino. “It gives us the chance to have a direct impact and truly connect with members of the community. Sharing a meal together is a such a powerful way to show care and support and we are honored to have this opportunity.”
Back row: Karen Krisanda, Suzanne Reid, Kevin Schiavoni, Caren Brasil, Matt Coggins. Middle row: Kristin Cole, Glenn Prezzano, Wendi Fallon, Wanda Marte, Tony Marino, Taveiry Brito. Front row: Tracy Mermet, Lina Quijano, Kim Haggar.
In addition to its sponsorship, BrightBridge donated desserts from the Market Basket bakery to complement the meal. The credit union’s volunteers for this year’s event included Tracy Mermet, Tony Marino, Kim Haggar, Carmen Brasil, Karen Krisanda, Taveiry Brito, Wanda Marte, Kristin Cole, Glenn Prezzano, Suzanne Reid, Wendi Fallon, Kevin Schiavoni, Lina Quijano and Matt Coggins.
Community Meals, Inc. hosts dinners every Monday in Haverhill with the help of sponsors and volunteers. BrightBridge’s continued involvement reflects the credit union’s belief that supporting members and communities goes beyond financial services, and its commitment to being present in ways that positively impact everyday life.
