Great Futures Gala 2024 Honoree: M&T Bank

The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic is proud to honor M&T Bank for their 15-year commitment to our Club, realized through volunteer engagement and more than $100,000 invested in our mission. Debbie Brim, dedicated member of the BGCPP Board of Directors since 2010 and President from 2020 to 2022, embodies this commitment through her continual advocacy of the Club and youth it serves. As President, her strategic vision, guidance and support were instrumental in navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and helped ensure that the Club continued to serve its mission. Throughout the pandemic, M&T Bank stood shoulder to shoulder with the Club, and their partnership enabled BGCPP to adapt operations swiftly, ensuring that vital services continued to reach Paterson and Passaic youth, families and the entire community. The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic is proud to continue our partnership with M&T Bank in realizing the infinite possibilities of our youth.

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank delivers industry-leading capabilities with the care and empathy of a local bank. They offer advice, guidance, and solutions across the financial spectrum, combining M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional expertise of their affiliate, Wilmington Trust. Since their founding in 1856, M&T Bank’s enduring purpose has been to make a difference in people’s lives. Whether that’s a colleague, a customer, a local business—they are and always have been driven to help, encourage, and promote growth for all whom they serve.