Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox Announce the 2024 Woostars

Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, and the WooSox Foundation recently announced the 2024 WooStars, a program that supports non-profit leaders throughout the region.

Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox recently recognized nine local WooStars and the non-profits they are affiliated with at Polar Park to include: Kathy Chapman – Pawsitively 4 Pink, Sharon Bryant – FosterCare Essentials, Jessica Horton – Worcester Challenger Division Baseball, Jennifer Baublitz – HomeFront Strong, Brandon Robbins – Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc., Suchitra Mumford – ArtSpace Maynard, Donna Bulger – Clear Path for Veterans New England and Julie McDonald – The Juniper Outreach Foundation. Each non-profit was presented with a $5,000 donation.  

The WooStars program reflects our shared dedication, as it allows community members to nominate outstanding individuals to recognize their contributions to the communities they serve and to contribute to the nonprofits they support. Now in its fourth year, this program has recognized 36 WooStars, providing $180,000 in donations. We are proud to stand behind these community leaders who are making a significant impact,” stated Jodie Gerulaitis, Vice President of Community Relations at Country Bank.

“Country Bank has been an ideal community partner,” said Dr. Charles A. Steinberg, President of the Worcester Red Sox and the WooSox Foundation. “Our WooStars partnership sheds the light on some wonderful organizations—and that’s in addition to our collaboration on our Police vs. Fire Baseball Classic and our MVT program that supports our Most Valuable Teachers. We thank our friends at Country Bank, and we salute our 2024 WooStars.”

About Country Bank

Country Bank is a full-service $1.8B mutual community bank serving central and western Massachusetts with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, Springfield and Worcester. With a commitment to personalized service and community involvement, Country Bank offers individuals, businesses, and municipalities a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Country Bank is a member of FDIC, DIF, and the SUM network. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322-8233 or online at countrybank.com. 

About the Worcester Red Sox

The Worcester Red Sox are the Triple-A affiliate of baseball’s beloved Boston Red Sox.  Their inspiring and aspiring players live locally, most in the heart of Downtown Worcester, and play at Polar Park, the city’s sparkling new year-round venue that opened in 2021.  The club and the WooSox Foundation are proud to be partners with Country Bank on many community endeavors.