M&T Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Kingston, NY-based nonprofit Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) for its HELP Fund, which is designed to help low-income households in Kingston make energy-efficient and health and safety improvements to their homes.
Founded in 2021, MHET created its HELP Fund to fuel the Home Energy Loan Program. This program provides ultra-low-interest loans to help residents finance home improvements that lower their energy bills, improve indoor air quality, and boost climate resilience.
M&T Bank continues to take an active role across the communities it serves, including the Hudson Valley. In 2024, M&T employees in the Hudson Valley spent more than 2,760 hours of their time volunteering across the region. Additionally, the M&T Charitable Foundation provided $395,000 in grants and $130,600 in community sponsorships within the Hudson Valley region.
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“M&T Bank’s success is intertwined with the success of our communities as we are deeply connected to the neighborhoods we serve. We take pride in living, working, volunteering, and investing in the vibrant cities and towns that make the Hudson Valley special,” said LaKendra McNair, Head of Climate Resilient Communities, M&T Bank. “Programs like the Mid-Hudson Energy Transition’s HELP Fund are instrumental in helping local homeowners make energy efficiency upgrades, reducing their energy bills, and paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities.”
“We are deeply grateful to M&T Bank for their generous support of our HELP Fund. This donation helps us do what matters most—get essential home repairs to the people who need them, so families can live healthier lives and save money in the process,” said Jasmine Graham, Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Energy Transition. “At MHET, we say ‘Support Your Neighbors’ Future’ because that’s what it takes. Real transformation happens when we show up for each other and invest in our communities.”
