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The Village Bank to offer $10,000 Great Giveaway

Newton, MA Joseph De Vito, president and CEO of The Village Bank, has announced a summer promotion called The Great Giveaway, which offers customers the chance to win $5,000 for themselves and $5,000 for a charity of their choice.

Customers can earn entries to the promotion by using their Village Bank debit card between July 1st and September 30th. Any customer who uses their card 10 times in a calendar month earns one entry. Customers who used their card 10 times in all three months earn three entries. The winner of the Giveaway, who will be randomly selected in early October, will receive a $5,000 prize and an additional $5,000 to donate to one of a selected group of non-profit organizations.

“The Village Bank has always taken great pride in being there for our customers and giving back to the community,” De Vito said. “We believe the Giveaway is a great combination of those commitments, and we look forward to announcing a winner.”

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