Mark R. Haranas, president of Framingham Co-operative Bank, announces that the Bank’s Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 in support of programs offered by Project Just Because that serve the needs of individuals and families throughout the greater Framingham area.

Based in Hopkinton, Project Just Because activities include their own food bank; community service, hospital, domestic abuse, and career programs; services for seniors and students; and a holiday Wish List toy program.

“The Charitable Foundation’s grant to Project Just Because allows us to touch the lives of hundreds of local residents in a variety of ways,” said Haranas, “and allows us to reach many more people through one gift than we might be able to do otherwise.”

Since it was established in 1998, the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation has donated over $1.4 million to community causes as part of its commitment to improve and enhance quality of life for local residents.


JUST BECAUSE – The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to Project Just Because in Hopkinton, in support of programs to meet the needs of area individuals and families. Project Just Because President/Founder Cherylann Walsh, second from left, accepts a ceremonial check presented by (from left) Board and Charitable Foundation member Clem Lambert, Foundation Administrative Director Rachel Stewart, and Bank President Mark R. Haranas.