MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to continue its support of the Monarch School of New England (MSNE) with a $5,000 sponsorship of their Horticultural Therapy Program.

“We are grateful to receive support from local community partners like MVSB, which allows us to continue offering innovative therapy interventions,” said Jeanette Souther, MSNE Executive Director. “Gardening, as our Horticultural Therapy program is known at school, helps our students develop skills and greater independence in a calming, nature-based setting.”

“As a longtime supporter and volunteer, I have been fortunate to see the quality of the care they offer and the educational opportunities this program brings to students firsthand,” said Jolene Whitehead, MVSB Branch & Business Development Manager in Rochester. “MSNE is a wonderful resource to our local communities and we are thrilled to present this contribution.”

The Monarch School of New England is a nonprofit day school for students 5-22 years of age with developmental, medical, and intellectual disabilities. The school is located in Rochester, and serves students from more than 30 school districts across New Hampshire and southern Maine. Students receive individualized instruction in academics, life skills, vocational and community-based programming, with integrated therapeutic support. This collaborative approach and nurturing environment supports students with special needs to reach their greatest potential. The school currently has the only Horticultural Therapy Program in New Hampshire that is overseen by a registered Horticultural Therapist.

Visit monarchschoolne.org to learn more.