UMassFive is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $25,000 for two local non-profits during the fall of 2024. $19,293 was raised in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $5,992 was raised for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts via participation in Will Bike 4 Food. 

A longstanding and top supporter of the UMass Cancer Walk and Run event for 25 years, UMassFive employees join together annually as “Team UMassFive” to raise funds for cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Cancer Center—both personally and in branch locations. In 2024, fundraising efforts included raffle baskets, candy sales, and art/jewelry sales. Donations were also sought from Credit Union corporate partners, whose support helps bolster efforts each year. Including the funds raised in 2024, Team UMassFive has raised nearly $206,000 in donations to the UMass Cancer Center over the lifetime of their participation. 

Since 2020, UMassFive employees have also jumped on their bicycles in support of Will Bike 4 Food, a major fundraising event for the Food Bank of Western Mass. In 2024, ten cyclists teamed up to raise almost $6,000 in support of their rides. Including the 2024 efforts, Team UMassFive has raised $23,500 over the lifetime of their participation, which equates to providing 94,000 meals to neighbors in need.

“Our employees understand that, together, we can make a significant impact on the local causes that they care about,” said Cait Murray, Community Outreach Manager at UMassFive. “We are so proud to see the generosity of our employees and members. The organizations we support through these efforts make such a big difference in our communities, and we are thrilled to be a part of that."