Non-Profit Outing Club Receives Celebratory Donation From Bank

FRANKLIN, NH — Money raised during the summer from the 150th anniversary celebration of Franklin Savings Bank is being put to good use, supporting a nonprofit recreational organization. Franklin Outing Club received a check for $4,250 from the bank after the day-long event which commemorated the bank's milestone. The club hosts a variety of activities, at low-to-no cost, to members who are interested in outdoor activities.

The club has residents all around the capital region and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and is supported by contributions from members and businesses.

"We are proud to present the Franklin Outing Club with this donation to support their mission of providing residents of the greater Franklin community with outdoor recreational activities for all ages," said Ron Magoon, the president and CEO of the FSB. "As a bank that is deeply committed and vested in the revitalization of Franklin, we felt it was important to support a local group by donating all monies raised from hosting our celebratory event. This is another fine example of how a true community bank supports its community."

Another one of its charitable endeavors, the annual FSB Charity Softball Tournament, begins Wednesday and runs through Sept. 22. Teams play at Odell Park in Franklin. All of the proceeds will benefit local youth softball and baseball programs this year.

The tournament has raised more than $89,000 for charities during the past 26 years.

Franklin Savings Bank has locations in Franklin as well as Bristol, Boscawen, Tilton, Gilford, Merrimack, and Goffstown, and a business lending office in Bedford.

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