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Cooperative Banks, established under the charter of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, are financial institutions born from the initiative of prominent local citizens. Recognizing the need for community-focused banking services, these banks were founded with the express purpose of serving the financial interests of all residents. This fundamental principle, prioritizing depositor benefit over external shareholders, remains the cornerstone of their operation to this day.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is proud to announce that Jane Wolfe, Executive Vice President of Residential Lending, successfully completed the inaugural American Bankers Association’s Wharton Leadership Lab at the University of Pennsylvania last week. She earned an ABA Wharton Executive Leadership Certificate, a prestigious credential that demonstrates her excellence in leadership and strategic planning.

P2P money service stands for peer-to-peer money service. It is a way of sending and receiving money online using an app or a website that connects you with another person who has a bank account or a card. Some examples of P2P money services are PayItNow, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Google Pay.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank has been approved to participate in the Lift Up Homeownership program, a Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston pilot program designed to provide financial assistance to people of color purchasing their first home. People of color is defined as Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander borrowers.

Anthony Worden, President & CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its parent company, Greenfield Bancorp, MHC announced the operating results of the bank’s latest fiscal year as announced at the 118th Annual Meeting of the Bank on June 20, 2023. 

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is proud to announce that Adam Baker and Chelsea Depault have successfully completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking program at the University of Pennsylvania, and have earned their Stonier Diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate.

Imposter scams are a common type of fraud where crooks pretend to be someone you trust, such as a family member, a friend, financial institution, a government official, a tech support agent, or a charity worker. They try to convince you to send them money or share your personal information, often by creating a sense of urgency or fear. It's important to know how to spot these scams in order to protect yourself.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is proud to announce that Adam Baker, Vice President - Commercial Lending, has been selected as one of the honorees for BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty class of 2023. BusinessWest is a leading business publication in Western Massachusetts that recognizes the success and contributions of 40 outstanding young professionals under the age of 40 each year. The honorees are chosen based on their business accomplishments as well as their philanthropic involvement and community service.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank has been selected to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our Workforce.

Tony Worden, President and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, is pleased to announce that Paul J. Mokrzecki has joined our team as Senior Vice President - Government Banking. Paul brings over 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors, with a focus on providing banking solutions to municipal clients.