Freedom Credit Union accepting donations for Rays of Hope

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout October, Freedom Credit Union is accepting cash donations at all its branches to benefit Rays of Hope, a Baystate Health Foundation charity supporting breast cancer patients and survivors.

“We’re always seeking new ways to uplift our community,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a statement. “We know countless families who have been personally impacted by and involved with the battle against breast cancer. We’re humbled to have this opportunity to help.”

Since its inception three decades ago, Rays of Hope has raised $17.2 million toward studies at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, and has provided funding for state-of-the-art equipment, breast health programs, outreach and education. It also provides grants for complimentary therapies and cancer programs to community partners throughout western Massachusetts.

Residents can donate at any Freedom Credit Union branch through Thursday, Oct. 31. Freedom Credit Union also has a team participating in the Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer on Sunday, Oct. 27, in Springfield.

Freedom Credit Union has branches across western Massachusetts, including in Greenfield and Turners Falls.

Conway attorney named to 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

SPRINGFIELD — Conway resident Gary S. Fentin, founder and shareholder of the regional law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C., was named to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list in the field of government finance. Fentin has been recognized by Super Lawyers 19 times.

Fentin has concentrated his practice in the areas of commercial and real estate finance and development, industrial revenue bonds, affordable housing, business law, and business foreclosures and workouts. Within these practice areas, he also oversees the firm’s tax-exempt bond practice and has served as the firm’s bond and/or purchaser’s counsel for more than 40 years.

Super Lawyers Magazine publishes the lists and selected editorial profiles of its chosen attorneys. The publication is distributed to state or regional attorneys and to law school libraries accredited by the American Bar Association. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.