At Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings, giving back is at the core of everything we do. Although we give back to our communities all year long, we make a special effort to provide additional support during the holidays with our Season of Giving initiative.
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but we understand it has been especially challenging for nonprofit organizations that rely on in-person events to raise funds for their cause. To help alleviate some of those fundraising challenges, each of our branch locations were given $500 to donate to a deserving charity in our branch markets.
Branch Donations
Auburn
Our Auburn Branch is giving $500 to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society shelters companion animals in need and places them in loving homes. They provide information and support programs to our community and expand access to essential veterinary care and behavioral support.
Biddeford - Alfred Street
Our Alfred Street Branch is giving $500 to the Animal Welfare Society as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
The Animal Welfare Society is a local non-profit humane society located in Kennebunk. This organization exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership. They operate a progressive animal shelter and adoption center as well as a community veterinary clinic.
Biddeford - Main Street
Our Main Office Branch is giving $500 to Open Hands Open Heart, a Program of the Saco Food Pantry as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
Open Hands Open Heart is a local non-profit in Saco that supplies clothing to children in need throughout York County.
Brunswick
Our Brunswick Branch is giving $500 to Tedford Housing as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
Tedford Housing provides emergency homeless shelter, supportive housing for previously homeless families and individuals, as well as homeless prevention services to those at risk of becoming homeless. At the core of all of their programs and services is case management, which ensures every client they serve has access to all of the health, human and community services needed to address the challenges that created their housing emergency. They believe that everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable home.
Kennebunk
Our Kennebunk Branch is giving $500 to the Craig Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
Lewiston
Our Lewiston Branch is giving $500 to the Seniors Plus Meals on Wheels program as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
SeniorsPlus is the area Agency on Aging serving the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Their mission is to enrich the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities. SeniorsPlus believes in supporting the independence, dignity, and quality of life of those they serve. They help adults make informed choices about aging well and living independently and safely at home. Services include nutrition, education, counseling and homecare coordination.
Scarborough
Our Scarborough Branch is giving $500 to the Morrison Center as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
The Morrison Center is a local non-profit organization in Scarborough that works to build a bright future for people with disabilities. The organization empowers individuals to achieve maximum personal growth and independence through various programs and services.
Windham
Our Windham Branch is giving $500 to the Lakes Region Senior Center as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
The Lakes Region Senior Center is located in Gorham and serves the Windham and Gorham communities. They are open four days a week to seniors age 50 and over and offer many activities, games, classes and luncheons. You’ll find a sense of community at the center as well as a great opportunity for social interaction and friendship.
Waterboro
Our Waterboro Branch is giving $500 to Outdoors Again as part of our Season of Giving campaign!
Outdoors Again takes paralyzed/handicapped individuals camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, music concerts, sporting events and many other adventures with the help of volunteers and donations. They are proud to be able to alleviate some of the stresses of wheelchair users with planning, organizing and transporting as well as including other youth, veterans, ALS persons, paraplegics, quadriplegics within the wheelchair community to make connections with. All of their events are at no cost to clients and their families.
Toy Donations
LA Metro Chamber Stuff the Bus Donation
As a part of our Season of Giving Campaign, we donated $500 worth of toys to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce! We are proud to support them in their efforts to Stuff the Bus and supply toys to children in need this holiday season.
Salvation Army Toy Donation
As a part of our Season of Giving Campaign, we donated $500 worth of toys to The Salvation Army – OOB! We are proud to support them in their efforts to supply toys to children in need this holiday season.