Derry, NH — St. Mary's Bank recently granted $2,163 to The Upper Room, A Family Resource Center of Greater Derry. The donation will be used to purchase a central computer system that will enable the agency to keep up with the latest information technology.

“We at St. Mary’s Bank are pleased to partner with organizations like the Upper Room,” said Tom Champagne, Director of Community Outreach at St. Mary’s Bank. “Their work focuses on educating families, which is an important part of strengthening our communities and promoting the welfare of our children.”

The Upper Room is a non-profit organization providing prevention and early intervention services to children, youth and families in Southern New Hampshire. Through programs such as parent education, drug and alcohol education for youth, and in-home family counseling, the Upper Room fulfills its mission to provide people with the services and resources they need to live happier, healthier and more self-sufficient lives.

“This gift from St. Mary’s Bank will help the Upper Room streamline our processes and better provide services to the families that need them,” said Kimberly Bavaro, executive director. “Technology is an integral part of our work, because it helps staff immediately access available community services and allows for a seamless flow of information among staff and the community. We’re grateful to St. Mary’s for their generous donation.”

For more information on the Upper Room and its programs and services, call 603.437.8477 or visit their Website at urteachers.org.

About St. Mary’s Bank
Founded in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1908, St. Mary’s Bank is the nation’s first credit union.  As a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union, St. Mary’s Bank makes progressive financial products and services available and affordable to consumers and businesses. Members enjoy excellent service, competitive rates, low fees, and state-of-the-art banking services.  Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, St. Mary’s Bank has branches in Manchester, Hudson, Londonderry, Milford and Nashua. St. Mary’s Bank is celebrating 100 years of service to members and the community throughout 2008.  Call 1-888-786-2791 or visit www.stmarysbank.com for more information.