Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) Receives $50,000 Grant From Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation For COVID-19 Aid
Grant will support low and moderate income individuals and families in the greater Plymouth County area.

Brockton, MA, 2020 – BAMSI, a statewide human service organization that supports adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs announced today that it has received a $50,000 grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (EBCF). The grant is part of a commitment from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation to provide financial support to local organizations focused on COVID-19 relief.

The grant will be primarily used by BAMSI’s Helpline program to assist local individuals and families facing financial challenges due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

“BAMSI is grateful for its partnership with Eastern Bank and the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation,” said Peter Evers, BAMSI’s President and CEO.  “As an organization that works with vulnerable populations, we have seen firsthand how this virus impacts communities. EBCF’s generous grant allowed us to divert more resources into the greater Plymouth County area in order to help people make ends meet.”

EBCF is providing a total of $8 million in COVID-19 philanthropic support in the communities it serves.

“Evidence of the impact of this virus outbreak on our neighbors, families, and small businesses is everywhere,” said Nancy Huntington Stager, President and CEO of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. “And, we also see the resiliency, sheer will, and hope of people across our region as they band together to help one another. The need for assistance continues to grow, and we will do what we can to give back and support the most vulnerable populations in our communities as well as encourage those who are able to do so to join us.”

About BAMSI
For over 45 years BAMSI has been a human service leader in Massachusetts, dedicated to improving individuals’ lives while seeking to change misconceptions about people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health needs. Based in Brockton, MA, BAMSI is a 501c3 nonprofit with more than 120 locations across the Commonwealth that offer diverse services delivered through a growing workforce of more than 2,000 employees.

Media Contact
Ulea Grace Lago, ulealago@bamsi.org, 508-484-7114

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