FARMINGTON, Conn. (February 27, 2025) – The American Red Cross is proud to recognize Webster Bank for its donation of $85,000 to support disaster response efforts, as part of its long-standing history of providing community support and resiliency in the region and beyond.

“We are incredibly thankful for the long partnership we have with Webster,” said Richard Branigan, CEO, American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “The Bank consistently advances our mission by hosting blood drives and supporting the delivery of disaster relief services to residents throughout the region.” 

“Webster is committed to supporting the communities we serve, especially in times of emergencies,” said Marissa Weidner, Chief Responsibility Officer, Webster Bank. “We know our American Red Cross partners will put this funding to immediate use as well as ensuring communities become better prepared in the future.”

As a Red Cross Ready 365 Giving Program Gold Partner, Webster Bank is committed to supporting communities in times of need all year long. In addition to financial support, the bank regularly hosts blood drives at its hub site offices and encourages employee volunteerism. Webster Bank is also a proud sponsor of the Red Cross Red & White Ball and Team Red Cross for the Boston Marathon.

About American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

About Webster:

Webster Bank (“Webster”) is a leading commercial bank in the Northeast that provides a wide range of digital and traditional financial solutions across three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and Healthcare Financial Services, one of the country's largest providers of employee benefits and administration of medical insurance claim settlements solutions. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Webster is a values-driven organization with $79 billion in assets. Its core footprint spans the northeastern U.S. from New York to Massachusetts, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.