Reading Co-operative Bank donates to A Better Chance of Andover as part of Dress Down Days

May 8, Andover, Mass. Reading Co-operative Bank located at 20 Central Street donates to a Better Chance of Andover as a part of Dress Down Days in the month of March.  Nancy Vogler (left), president of A Better Chance of Andover, gratefully accepted a donation from Gladys Martinez, Andover branch manager of Reading Co-operative Bank. Also present was Joel Vinas, bank specialist.

Every month, Reading Co-operative Bank employees nominate and vote to support an organization they believe is doing great work in the community. Then, for a $5 donation to the featured charity, employees are invited to wear casual attire on the first Friday of the month. The Reading Co-operative Charitable Foundation matches all donations from the employees, doubling the amount of the gift. This month, A Better Chance of Andover was the recipient of RCB’s Dress Down Day donation.

A Better Chance (ABC) of Andover is a non-profit organization that provides education alternatives for academically gifted minority high school students. The program allows dedicated students at underperforming public schools the chance to study at Andover High School, historically one of the state's best performing public schools. The program includes study hour supervision, academic tutoring, college preparation and a variety of field trips and enrichment opportunities. The program has been in place since 1967. 

“We are very happy to support academic excellence at Reading Co-operative Bank. It is important that gifted kids will be able to realize their full potential and become contributing members of our society,” says Gladys Martinez, Branch Manager at Reading Co-operative Bank’s Andover Office.

About Reading Co-operative Bank:

Reading Co-operative Bank is a 21st-century community bank with a track record of progress dating back to 1886. The Bank was founded on the principle that profit and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible banking and service to the community – a philosophy that has put Reading Co-operative Bank on a long-term track for success. Banking Specialists can be reached by visiting one of the 8 RCB offices: Andover, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Reading Memorial High School (available to RMHS students only), Wilmington (2) and Woburn. Or, you can visit online at www.Readingcoop.com.