St. Mary’s Bank recently awarded the Webster House with a grant to help prepare its youth residents to be successful adults. The $2,500 grant will be applied to the Life Skills Program, bringing college and career nights to the Webster House and teaching residents about basic life skills including banking services, and securing employment.

“We are proud to continue our long history of supporting our friends at the Webster House,” said Bob DesMeules, St. Mary’s Bank Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. “This grant will directly impact the youth and help to ensure their futures are bright.”

DesMeules has held a position on the Webster House Board of Directors for five years. “The work that they do at the Webster House shapes the lives of their youth residents,” he said. “The Life Skills program provides them with guidance and support to take on life’s adventures after leaving the Webster House.”

“Our relationship with St. Mary’s Bank has been a blessing for us,” said Webster House Executive Director, Lou Catano.

St. Mary’s Bank approved the $2,500 grant from the institution’s 1908 Fund. “The Webster House Life Skills Program is a great example of the type of programs the 1908 Fund supports,” said Judi Window, St. Mary’s Bank Community Outreach Coordinator. Grants from the 1908 Fund are awarded for the purpose of providing programs and support to move families and individuals forward toward financial independence.


Youth residents of the Webster House hold the $2,500 check from St. Mary’s Bank for the Webster House Life Skills Program.