Pentucket Bank has partnered with to WHAV, greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, to establish a financial literacy initiative. They have embarked on this mission to help the area’s residents understand and effectively use various financial skills, including financial management, budgeting, and investing.
As an institution deeply committed to financial wellness and education, Pentucket Bank views this partnership as an extension of its core mission: to uplift individuals, strengthen families, and help communities grow more resilient. By partnering with WHAV, both organizations are helping to ensure that individuals from all walks of life—especially underserved populations—can access timely, trustworthy, and actionable financial knowledge. Pentucket Bank understands that lasting community progress begins with informed, equipped citizens, and has long been an advocate for increasing access to essential financial education.
“Financial literacy is crucial for making informed decisions about money and achieving long-term financial stability,” said Pentucket Bank President and CEO Steve Jaskelevicus. “While financial literacy is taught is some high schools, it’s not universal or consistent. The need for this is an increasingly complex economy is quite acute. We are grateful to WHAV for being our partner in this initiative and for all they do in our communities.”
About Pentucket Bank
Founded in 1891, Pentucket Bank has been a trusted financial partner for generations, committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses Start with Heart. Headquartered in Haverhill, MA, the Bank has over $1 billion in assets and six community banking locations across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. With a foundation built on service, relationships, and care, we are dedicated to strengthening the communities we serve. Alongside Newburyport Bank and Rollstone Bank and Trust, we are supported by River Run Bancorp, MHC. With collective assets of $3.6 Billion, River Run ensures strength and shared resources for our banks and our communities.