STAMFORD, Conn. – Webster Bank has published a Philanthropic Impact Report detailing its support of nonprofit organizations that aim to bolster economic inclusion, with a focus on financial empowerment, community and workforce development, and providing basic needs in underserved communities.

The report details Webster’s philanthropic projects from 2022-2024, the period covering the launch of Webster’s first multi-year Community Investment Strategy. This includes $15 million in financial contributions and thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to nonprofit organizations in communities that are, on average, 82% low-to moderate-income.

“Our philanthropic priorities reflect our conviction that thriving communities start with access to opportunity,” said Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Webster Bank. “We believe investing in the nonprofit community to provide essential services to individuals and families is incredibly important.”

Webster Bank’s philanthropic efforts focus primarily on communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. Results from 2022-2024 highlighted in the Report include:

  • Grants totaling $3.4 million for financial empowerment initiatives, including Webster Finance Labs and many other nonprofits. To date, nine Finance Labs have launched serving more than 2,300 students ages 13 to 25. Webster provides support for technology and curriculum as well as volunteer opportunities for colleagues to participate in financial empowerment workshops, pitch competitions and career fairs.
  • Providing $4.4 million to nonprofits supporting community development, affordable housing programs, homeownership counseling, foreclosure prevention and credit remediation, as well as support for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Community Development Corporations (CDC).
  • Contributing $1.8 million to support workforce development initiatives, promoting job creation, small business growth and career readiness for underserved populations and system-impacted individuals.
  • Investing $4.8 million to address basic needs and human services, partnering with regional food banks and nonprofits to combat food insecurity and homelessness.

Learn more about Webster Bank’s commitment to communities and corporate citizenship in our Philanthropic Impact Report.

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. Webster is a values-driven organization headquartered in Stamford, CT, with more than $82 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 websterbank.com.

Expansion Supports the Country’s Next Chapter of Industrial Growth, Sustainability and Operational Excellence

GENEVA, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dss+, a global leader in operations management consulting, today announced the expansion of its presence in Greece,  building on years of support to companies across the country. This strengthened commitment marks a significant step in its mission to help companies enhance safety, improve business performance and accelerate sustainable value creation. The move comes at a pivotal moment, as Greece is playing a key role in infrastructure development, energy transition and industrial modernisation.

Greek industries – from energy and utilities to logistics, transport, manufacturing and large‑scale infrastructure – are undergoing significant transformation. Major national priorities, including protecting lives and the environment, upgrading critical assets, attracting long‑term investment, strengthening resilience across sectors and accelerating sustainability commitments, are reshaping expectations around operational excellence.

dss+ brings deep expertise in enabling cultural, organisational and operational transformation to help companies transition successfully into this next phase and achieve the levels of performance required by a fast‑evolving economic landscape. Beyond immediate operational gains, dss+ contributes to broader ambitions such as sustainable growth, competitiveness, innovation readiness, and the resilience of national industries.

“Greece is entering an exciting new period of growth, characterised by significant investments in infrastructure, energy and industrial capabilities. Strengthening core business fundamentals – such as safety, operational excellence, and effective risk management – is becoming essential to staying competitive and unlocking long‑term value. With its unique capabilities and industry expertise, dss+ helps companies build these foundations, enabling strong performance today while helping companies stay well‑positioned for opportunities tomorrow,” said Marco Pagnini, managing director EMEA, dss+.

The company’s expansion in Greece will combine global best practices with a tailored understanding of local priorities, working in close collaboration with Greek companies and local partners to strengthen leadership alignment, accelerate transformation and deliver sustainable impact at scale.  “We see tremendous potential in Greece, where companies are demonstrating real ambition to elevate capabilities, embrace modern operational practices and lead with purpose. Our goal is to partner with them in shaping safer, more sustainable and more competitive operations, supporting the country’s long‑term economic and industrial vision,” added Emanuele Salvador, country director for Greece, dss+.

With this strategic expansion, dss+ affirms its commitment to helping Greek companies unlock their full potential and contribute to a safer, more resilient and more sustainable future for the country.

About dss+
www.consultdss.com.   

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Expansion Supports the Country’s Next Chapter of Industrial Growth, Sustainability and Operational Excellence

GENEVA, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dss+, a global leader in operations management consulting, today announced the expansion of its presence in Greece,  building on years of support to companies across the country. This strengthened commitment marks a significant step in its mission to help companies enhance safety, improve business performance and accelerate sustainable value creation. The move comes at a pivotal moment, as Greece is playing a key role in infrastructure development, energy transition and industrial modernisation.

Greek industries – from energy and utilities to logistics, transport, manufacturing and large‑scale infrastructure – are undergoing significant transformation. Major national priorities, including protecting lives and the environment, upgrading critical assets, attracting long‑term investment, strengthening resilience across sectors and accelerating sustainability commitments, are reshaping expectations around operational excellence.

dss+ brings deep expertise in enabling cultural, organisational and operational transformation to help companies transition successfully into this next phase and achieve the levels of performance required by a fast‑evolving economic landscape. Beyond immediate operational gains, dss+ contributes to broader ambitions such as sustainable growth, competitiveness, innovation readiness, and the resilience of national industries.

“Greece is entering an exciting new period of growth, characterised by significant investments in infrastructure, energy and industrial capabilities. Strengthening core business fundamentals – such as safety, operational excellence, and effective risk management – is becoming essential to staying competitive and unlocking long‑term value. With its unique capabilities and industry expertise, dss+ helps companies build these foundations, enabling strong performance today while helping companies stay well‑positioned for opportunities tomorrow,” said Marco Pagnini, managing director EMEA, dss+.

The company’s expansion in Greece will combine global best practices with a tailored understanding of local priorities, working in close collaboration with Greek companies and local partners to strengthen leadership alignment, accelerate transformation and deliver sustainable impact at scale.  “We see tremendous potential in Greece, where companies are demonstrating real ambition to elevate capabilities, embrace modern operational practices and lead with purpose. Our goal is to partner with them in shaping safer, more sustainable and more competitive operations, supporting the country’s long‑term economic and industrial vision,” added Emanuele Salvador, country director for Greece, dss+.

With this strategic expansion, dss+ affirms its commitment to helping Greek companies unlock their full potential and contribute to a safer, more resilient and more sustainable future for the country.

About dss+
www.consultdss.com.   

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Expansion Supports the Country’s Next Chapter of Industrial Growth, Sustainability and Operational Excellence

GENEVA, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dss+, a global leader in operations management consulting, today announced the expansion of its presence in Greece,  building on years of support to companies across the country. This strengthened commitment marks a significant step in its mission to help companies enhance safety, improve business performance and accelerate sustainable value creation. The move comes at a pivotal moment, as Greece is playing a key role in infrastructure development, energy transition and industrial modernisation.

Greek industries – from energy and utilities to logistics, transport, manufacturing and large‑scale infrastructure – are undergoing significant transformation. Major national priorities, including protecting lives and the environment, upgrading critical assets, attracting long‑term investment, strengthening resilience across sectors and accelerating sustainability commitments, are reshaping expectations around operational excellence.

dss+ brings deep expertise in enabling cultural, organisational and operational transformation to help companies transition successfully into this next phase and achieve the levels of performance required by a fast‑evolving economic landscape. Beyond immediate operational gains, dss+ contributes to broader ambitions such as sustainable growth, competitiveness, innovation readiness, and the resilience of national industries.

“Greece is entering an exciting new period of growth, characterised by significant investments in infrastructure, energy and industrial capabilities. Strengthening core business fundamentals – such as safety, operational excellence, and effective risk management – is becoming essential to staying competitive and unlocking long‑term value. With its unique capabilities and industry expertise, dss+ helps companies build these foundations, enabling strong performance today while helping companies stay well‑positioned for opportunities tomorrow,” said Marco Pagnini, managing director EMEA, dss+.

The company’s expansion in Greece will combine global best practices with a tailored understanding of local priorities, working in close collaboration with Greek companies and local partners to strengthen leadership alignment, accelerate transformation and deliver sustainable impact at scale.  “We see tremendous potential in Greece, where companies are demonstrating real ambition to elevate capabilities, embrace modern operational practices and lead with purpose. Our goal is to partner with them in shaping safer, more sustainable and more competitive operations, supporting the country’s long‑term economic and industrial vision,” added Emanuele Salvador, country director for Greece, dss+.

With this strategic expansion, dss+ affirms its commitment to helping Greek companies unlock their full potential and contribute to a safer, more resilient and more sustainable future for the country.

About dss+
www.consultdss.com.   

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. today announced $586,361 in 2026 grant funding to support nine nonprofit partners delivering critical programs in food security, education and STEM, and workforce development across the communities Mazda serves. This year’s investments reinforce the Foundation’s commitment to long‑term, high‑impact partnerships that create opportunity and strengthen community resilience.

“Each of these grants reflects our commitment to investing in programs that create lasting opportunity while deepening the connection between Mazda employees and the communities where we live and work,” said Tamara Mlynarczyk, manager of public affairs for Mazda North American Operations and president of Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. “These organizations offer meaningful, hands‑on volunteer opportunities that inspire our employees and strengthen our shared impact.”

Food security remains a cornerstone of Mazda Foundation’s philanthropic mission. In 2026, the Foundation celebrates more than 20 years of partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank (Irvine, CA), continuing a shared effort to address hunger and support families facing hardship across Southern California.

In the Education and STEM category, Mazda Foundation is strengthening its investment in programs that expand student access, fuel curiosity, and build the skills needed for future careers. Ongoing support includes partnerships with FUSE Studios in schools across Greater Chicago and Huntsville, AL, and AVID programs in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Harris County, TX. The Foundation will also continue its commitments to the Robotics Competition and Education Foundation (Huntsville, AL) and College Track L.A. (Los Angeles), further supporting pathways for academic success and workforce readiness.

Mazda Foundation’s workforce development portfolio in 2026 reflects a blend of legacy partners and new collaborations. Vehicles for Change (Halethorpe, MD) and Bracken’s Kitchen (Garden Grove, CA) return as key partners helping individuals build job skills and secure sustainable employment. New partnerships with Working Wardrobes (Santa Ana, CA) and the American Cancer Society (Irvine, CA) expand the Foundation’s reach and support new avenues for workforce-focused programming.

Through its 2026 grants, the Mazda Foundation reaffirms its commitment to long‑term, community-centered partnerships that deliver measurable impact—while offering Mazda employees meaningful ways to contribute through volunteer service.

About Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.
As the corporate foundation of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the Mazda Foundation has donated more than $16 million to children’s organizations, educational scholarships, food banks, environmental programs, and disaster relief efforts since 1992. To learn more about the Mazda Foundation, please visit www.mazdafoundation.org.

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