Florence Bank Supports Revitalize CDC’s 2026 #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild Event

Florence Bank will support Revitalize CDC’s 2026 #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event with a $10,000 sponsorship and a group of bank volunteers who will lend a hand on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For several years, the bank and its employees have supported the organization and its mission to improve homes, neighborhoods and lives through preservation, education and community involvement. Nikki Gleason, vice president / manager of the West Springfield branch joined the Revitalize CDC board in 2025 and has been house captain since 2016, inspiring other bank employees to take part.

During #GreenNFit this year, roughly 800-1,000 community volunteers will make critical repairs and modifications to the homes of roughly 15-20 low-income families with children, elderly, military veterans or people with special needs in the Carew Street area of Springfield’s North End. A team of Florence Bank volunteers will be part of the participants. Work will include yard clean-up, exterior painting and fixing decks and stairs.

Revitalize CDC was founded in 1992 as an all-volunteer agency that raised roughly $40,000 each year and assisted about five families annually. Today that has increased to serving over 800 families and 2,300 individuals. Since its founding, it has served over 30,000 individuals and invested over $52 million in Western Massachusetts. Revitalize CDC serves Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, with its primary reach in Holyoke, Chicopee and Springfield.

The goal of #GreenNFit is to make homes more energy efficient, safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

"As a returning Block Sponsor with a $10,000 contribution, Florence Bank demonstrates a deep commitment to strengthening our communities and improving neighborhood health and vitality. We are especially grateful for their team of dedicated volunteers who will work alongside us to bring this event to life,” said Colleen Shanley-Loveless, president and CEO of Revitalize CDC. “Their investment of both financial resources and time makes a meaningful difference, and we are honored to collaborate with an organization that shares our vision for safe, vibrant, and connected neighborhoods." 

“We’re pleased to support Revitalize CDC and participate in the #GreenNFit event once again this year,” said Matt Garrity, President and CEO of Florence Bank. “#GreenNFit is such a special event because it helps rejuvenate Springfield neighborhoods one home at a time. I’m proud of our team members who roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand.”

To learn more about Revitalize CDC or get involved with #GreenNFit, visit revitalizecdc.com.