The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester Opens a “Zen Den” at Camp Foster

MANCHESTER, NH - The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (BGCM) is pleased to announce the opening of a “Zen Den” at Camp Foster for members to find a calm, safe, sensory-friendly space for campers to decompress, reflect, and develop self-care skills at Camp. The Zen Den provides therapeutic groups and is home to counseling programs, which are done in partnership with BGCM and Greater Manchester Mental Health.

BGCM recognizes the importance of providing targeted mental health support and has taken steps to meet this growing need by taking a trauma-informed approach to its programming. At Camp Foster, the Zen Den was created as a therapeutic space where members can navigate the daily challenges that may arise.

“We provide our campers with the tools to help them cope with everyday challenges. We strive every day to build and strengthen relationships with our generous partners like BankProv to promote the benefits of mental health & wellness for the youth we serve,” said Diane Fitzpatrick, CEO for BGCM.

“When we heard about the Zen Den project, we knew we needed to support its tremendous purpose,” said Carol Houle, Co-CEO for BankProv. “We are proud to play a role in the health and wellbeing of Manchester area kids that need it the most.”

Through the summer mental health program, BGCM can ensure that children have access to the resources they need to promote lifelong mental health. Thanks to support from BankProv, the organization can make a sustainable difference in the lives of hundreds of Manchester youth, now and for years to come.

About Boys & Girls Club of Manchester

Stewards of a long and proud history, we do whatever it takes to deepen the impact of our work. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (BGCM) is one of the 53 founding organizations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, established in 1907. Operating throughout four sites in Greater Manchester, there are no barriers to membership and no limits to what our kids can achieve. Learn more about BGCM at www.mbgcnh.org 

About BankProv

BankProv is a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC). BankProv is a future-ready commercial bank that offers a comprehensive suite of banking products for corporate clients. As a premier Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider specializing in technology-driven banking solutions to niche markets, the Bank seeks to build financially strong and vibrant communities by investing in the success of its clients through understanding and solving their unique business needs.

BankProv is a trusted advisor and partner to a wide range of niche, technology-driven industries including renewable energy, fintech, and enterprise value lending. Headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts, BankProv is the 10th oldest bank in the nation. The Bank insures 100% of deposits through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). To learn more about the organization, visit bankprov.com