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Clockwise from top left : With a strong history of supporting education , BayCoast Bank assists in the United Way of Rhode Island ’ s 2024 Children ’ s Book Drive ; partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket , BayCoast Bank funds safety enhancements at Camp Ramsbottom , which serves children across our community ; BayCoast Bank employees volunteer at the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity ’ s Build Day in Norton , MA ; BayCoast Bank supports entrepreneurs at EforAll ’ s Ultimate Pitch Contest , where contestants compete for business funding ; BayCoast Bank attends Spirit Day at the Stoico / FIRSTFED YMCA in Swansea , MA ; BayCoast Bank supports Rosemary ’ s Wish Kids at the unveiling of playhouses designed , built , and decorated by local vocational and technical students in RI and MA .
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At BayCoast Bank , we believe in the power of community . As a community savings bank founded in 1851 , we ’ re dedicated to supporting the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island , by providing the financial solutions they need to grow and thrive . Our commitment goes beyond banking . We are proud to invest in initiatives that enhance the vitality of our community , including education , the arts , health care , and programs that promote respect and inclusion .
When Entrepreneurship for All requested support for their “ Accelerating Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Rhode Island ” program , Bay- Coast Bank offered key funding for the organization , whose mission is to build a vibrant environment for entrepreneurs of all racial , gender and socioeconomic identities .
With health care a growing concern for many , the bank offered critical support for the renovation and expansion of the Block Island Medical Center , which has provided essential , compassionate medical care for year-round residents and visitors since 1989 .
Additionally , we are excited to continue our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket by helping to fund safety enhancements at Camp Ramsbottom in Rehoboth , Massachusetts . The 170-acre summer camp gives children across our community the opportunity to enjoy engaging outdoor activities , while making lasting memories .
At BayCoast Bank , we are more than just a bank — we ’ re a proud part of a community that cares . BayCoast Bank • 330 Swansea Mall Drive , Swansea , MA 02777 • 508-678-7641 • baycoast . bank
Our Mission : BayCoast Bank has a strong tradition of serving the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island . It is our mission to provide exceptional service and solutions for our community .
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