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adult students who earn their GED. Each year, it sends graduates of
Cardinal Cushing Center on a "Trip of a Lifetime" to Disney World.
It funds an Everfi financial literacy program through which high
school students receive critical knowledge and skills needed to make
smart financial decisions. South Shore Bank is also very active with
the Quincy Chamber of Commerce and is the lead sponsor for the
Braintree Chamber of Commerce. "We give, not only in dollars,"
says Pecci, "but in time and effort through the volunteerism of our
staff to many local civic and non-profit organizations." When an
institution operates on the tenets of service, respect and giving back,
everyone can benefit. "Loyalty happens for a reason," says Dunphy.
Creating a bank merger between two beloved long-term institutions
is daunting, but South Shore Bank has shown it can be done in an
effective, considerate and efficient manner. Affiliations between banks
allow for shared resources and enhanced opportunity for everyone:
the clients, the employees and the community. Braintree Cooperative
Bank and South Shore Bank have built a long-term reputation for
integrity, trust and unparalleled customer service. Now together as
South Shore Bank, their combined resources and expertise are setting
a new standard for South Shore community banking.
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