SBW 150 Good Deeds List
We’ve started our Good Deeds list below. If you have an idea that could help us make even more of an impact with our existing support, be sure to share it HERE.
- Donated personal care products to Hundred Nights
(February 2025) - Donated children’s toys and household items for Project Home
(February 2025) - Assisted with basic building maintenance & snow removal at the Historical Society of Cheshire County
(February 2025) - Sponsored a parent-focused collaborative luncheon with Keene Housing Kids Collaborative
(February 2025) - Donated to a local family affected by a house fire in Winchester
(March 2025) - Packed & organized meals for The Community Kitchen & Feeding Tiny Tummies, with Greater Keene Rotaract Club
(March 2025) - Purchased books for 4th-grade students in the Greater Falls area for the Free to Read Every Day Program
(March 2025) - Established SBW as a food donation collection point for Bellows Falls Area Senior Center
(March 2025) - Donated to Keene Multicultural Center to support a local family
(March 2025) - Donated to support the medical expenses for a local family
(March 2025) - Purchased 86 boxes of mac & cheese to help Galloway Real Estate reach their goal of 300 boxes delivered to Fall Mountain Food Shelf and Our Place
(March 2025) - Delivered flowers to the staff of Applewood Rehabilitation Center in honor of Employee Appreciation Day
(March 2025) - Donated a stand-up workstation to staff at Monadnock United Way
(March 2025) - Made a contribution to the Drewsville General Store Lunch Board, gifting a free lunch to any customer who was unable to afford it
(March 2025) - Delivered a free lunch to the staff of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative
(April 2025) - Donated used PCs & printers to the Keene Multicultural Center
(April 2025) - Contributed to Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, which benefits the food bank at Our Place Drop In Center
(April 2025) - Donated 50 SBW reusable bags for Stoddard Food Pantry
(April 2025) - Purchased products from the Amazon wish-list items for the Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities
(April 2025) - Supported the Winchester School Fundraiser by purchasing chocolate bars
(April 2025) - Donated spring flowers to elderly residents at the Alpine Healthcare Center, and provided cookies & treats to the staff and caregivers
(April 2025) - Provided snacks for the Walpole Kindergarten Royal Tea Party
(April 2025) - Provided Financial Fraud Education Seminar to local seniors at the Keene Senior Center
(March 2025) - Donated a dog ramp to the Monadnock Humane Society
(April 2025) - Assisted in clean-up at Toah Nipi Retreat Center Camp in Rindge
(April 2025) - Donated to The Community Kitchen to purchase eggs for Easter
(April 2025) - Helped with a roadside clean-up project in Keene along Route 101
(April 2025) - Put together and delivered 15 chemo care bags to the Kingsbury Cancer Center at Cheshire Medical Center
April 2025 - Purchased 72 Douglas Cuddle Toys stuffed animals for pediatric patients at Cheshire Medical Center
(April 2025) - Participated in a roadside clean-up day in Keene, along Baker St & Kelleher St
(April 2025) - Organized donations of household items and clothing to Feeding Tiny Tummies
(April 2025) - Gifted 35 carnation flowers for Cheshire Medical Center Nurses in honor of National Nurses Week
(April 2025) - Donated to BF Senior Center food drive- March wish list: Splenda, Veg Oil & Greeting Cards
(April 2025) - Donated a lap desk to a customer.
(May 2025) - Donation of pet items from MHS to Feeding Tiny Tummies Thrift Store (dog crates, jackets, leashes, pee pads, collars, guinea pig pens, etc.)
(May 2025) - Chocolate giveaway for customers
(May 2025) - Purchased gas cards for the Child Advocacy Center of Cheshire County
(May 2025) - Participated in gardening project with the Old Homestead Gardening Club
(May 2025) - Purchased and delivered lunch to NHCare Collaborative
(May 2025) - Donated a number of grocery store gift cards for clients of Southwest Community Services
(May 2025) - Assisted with the delivery of sneaker donations to Mt. Caesar Elementary School 2nd Graders in partnership with Keene Elm City Rotary
(May 2025) - Participated in a roadside clean-up for Green Up Vermont Day
(May 2025) - Provided brunch for MAPS Counseling Center in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
(June 2025) - Participated in a roadside clean-up in Winchester with friends from Keene Serenity Center
(June 2025) - Gave away potted Marigold flowers to bank customers chosen at random in honor of Mother’s Day
(June 2025) - Purchased food to help fill the Maplewood Nursing Home staff food pantry
(June 2025) - Gathered clothing donations for Linda’s Closet
(June 2025) - Made a contribution to the Mascenic High School Athletic Boosters Club in honor of a family in New Ipswich who’s son is fighting cancer
(June 2025) - Made a donation to a local community member battling cancer
(June 2025) - Made a donation to the Richard Schmid Fine Art Foundation for the Walpole Arts Festival – specifically purchasing art supplies for the children’s area. A portion of the festival proceeds will go to two after-school art programs in the greater falls area.
(June 2025) - Participated in roadside cleanup in partnership with Monadnock Board of Realtors
(June 2025) - Hosted a blankets & towel drive for Springfield Humane Society, Windham County Humane Society, and Sullivan County Humane Society
(June 2025) - Handwrote 400 greeting cards for homebound recipients of the Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Service Meals on Wheels program
- Hosted a drive for bed linens to be donated to Groundworks Collaborative, Southwestern Community Services, and the City of Keene Human Services Department
- Sponsored the 2025 Walpole Reads Program with the Walpole Town Library
(June 2025) - Delivered donuts to educators for Teacher Appreciation Week in Walpole, North Walpole & Bellows Falls, VT
(June 2025) - Hosted a pizza & ice cream party for the Morrison Cottage at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, also donated gift cards for 4 graduating students
(June 2025) - Gave out snacks at the Marlboro Street branch to bank customers chosen at random in honor of Father’s Day
(June 2025) - Donated a series of gas cards (totaling $250) to the staff at Maplewood Nursing Home
(June 2025) - Donated a mobile tablet to hearing-impaired customer in need of a primary communication device
(June 2025) - Made a contribution to the Hospice & Community Service Meals on Wheels program
(June 2025) - Handed out free popsicles and water for customers on heat-wave days at each of our 7 branches
(June 2025) - Hosted an in-house blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross for staff, family, and friends
(June 2025) - Made a contribution to Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
(June 2025) - Partnered with Monadnock Humane Society and Douglas Cuddle Toys to donate 150 stuffed animals for children visiting the Child Advocacy Center of Cheshire County during a time of need
(June 2025) - Sponsored a local immigrant child to attend Keene Middle School Soccer Camp, facilitated by the Keene Multicultural Center
(June 2025) - Donated gas and grocery gift cards to a local community member undergoing cancer treatments
(June 2025) - Wrote random acts of kindness letters for strangers and left them around town for positivity and encouragement
(June 2025) - Compiled “Summer Survival Bags” for the homeless population the Greater Falls area
(June 2025) - Contributed to Parks Place Community Resource Center annual Diaper Drive
(June 2025) - Provided Lunch to the staff at Moco Arts
(June 2025) - Donated laundromat cards for Island Street Laundry customers
(July 2025) - Hosted an ice cream social in partnership with The Colonial Theatre and Arts Alive organization
(July 2025) - Donated water bottles to the Keene Senior Center and Hundred Nights during the Keene water main break
(July 2025) - Participated in an 80 mile bike ride to benefit the Prouty Foundation
(July 2025) - Donated water bottles to the Keene Rebel’s Little League Baseball & Softball League
(July 2025) - Donated the contents of a change bucket to Keene SwampBats
(July 2025) - Donated the contents of a change bucket to Rise for Baby and Family
(July 2025) - Supported Monadnock Developmental Services staff picnic
(July 2025) - Held a food drive to benefit Winchester Food Pantry
(July 2025) - Donated baskets filled with cat toys & supplies for the cats at Monadnock Kitty Rescue
(July 2025) - Assisted with moving & organizing books at Marlborough Frost Free Library
(July 2025) - Donated to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf
(July 2025) - Purchased freezer and lockable pantry for food storage at Richmond Mobile Food Pantry
(July 2025) - Complimentary window washing for cars in the drive-thru at Marlboro St (mini car wash)
(July 2025) - Donated tee and polo shirts to Hundred Nights (on wish list)
(July 2025) - Handed out water at mile 4 for Elijah’s Covered Bridge Half Marathon
(August 2025). - Purchased supplies for residents of House of Hope
(August 2025) - Housed a Little Library Bookcase at our Court Street branch – bring in or take a book!
(August 2025) - Donated 300 books to the Elsie Priest Park Free Library
(August 2025) - Donation to Apple Hill Chamber for transportation of prior ED to attend summer concert
(August 2025) - Put on Summer Ice Cream Social for Rise for Baby and Family staff
(August 2025) - Wooden flowers sent to residents at Applewood
(August 2025) - Volunteered at Shelter From the Storm fundraising event
(August 2025) - Assembled “Birthday Bags” to Feeding Tiny Tummies
(August 2025) - Gathered supplies and made bags for Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
(August 2025) - Delivered water to Post Office, Police Station and Fire Station
(August 2025) - Donated food to Vilas Pool 100th Anniversary celebration
(August 2025) - Hosted in-person gathering of MDEIB leadership group
(August 2025) - Provided donation for Eagle Scout project
(August 2025) - Donated to HCS Healthy Starts program to supply families with backpacks filled with school supplies
(August 2025) - Donated school supplies to local schools
(September 2025) - Assisted with Kids DeMar t-shirt and race packet sorting and stuffing
(September 2025) - Brought food to Hundred Nights
(September 2025) - Created mini fake flower arrangements and notes for Grandparent’s Day
(September 2025) - Volunteered time to paint, clean and rebuild Cheshire Children’s Museum during renovation
(September 2025) - Raised $1125 for Hundred Nights – Amazing Race
(September 2025) - Made a financial donation to Monadnock Family Services
(September 2025) - Donated Candy Canes for Iron Kettle Farm- BF Parade of Lights
(October 2025) - Gave Inclusivity pins to community member for wedding
(October 2025) - Sponsored Non-Profit Summit at Keene Family YMCA
(October 2025) - Assisting with picking up pumpkins for Pumpkin Fest
(October 2025) - Created Swag Bags for 6 Kurn Hattin Kids
(October 2025) - Dropped off books to the Keene Public Library for Book Sale
(October 2025) - Did yard clean-up for Fast Friends
(October 2025) - Freedom Reigns donation
(October 2025) - Monetary donation to Hooper Institute for new kitchen
(October 2025) - Donated backpacks for Keene High School gymnastics team
(October 2025) - Donated baby supplies to Monadnock Community Hospital
(October 2025) - Delivered flowers to local businesses
(October 2025) - Delivered chocolates to local flower shop
(October 2025) - Donated funds to Keene Rec Dept – for girls’ sports
(October 2025) - Donated Keurig to Monadnock Area Peer Support coffee station in new office
(October 2025) - Contributed a “Monadnock Region” themed basket from Hannah Grimes as raffle prize for to NH Business for Social Responsibility 25th anniversary event
(November 2025) - Group Volunteers for MUW Day of Caring
(November 2025) - Donation to the restoration of the Miss Bellows Falls Diner
(November 2025) - Presented on Banking for Good at Monadnock Coop Annual Meeting
(November 2025) - Donated meeting chairs to MC2
(November 2025) - Donated supplies to Monadnock Kitty Rescue
(November 2025) - Contributed personal funds on behalf of SBW to Cans in the Colonial initiative, and did a radio interview promoting the event.
(November 2025) - Participated in the Cheshire County Historical Society yard clean-up
(November 2025) - Donated supplies to Winchester Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
(November 2025) - Arranged volunteers for SNAP food distribution program
(November 2025)