MBT Goes Big for 50th

Montecito Bank & Trust, which is celebrating its half century, held its annual anniversary grants reception at its State Street headquarters when Janet Garufis, chairman and CEO, handed out $5,000 checks, instead of the normal $3,000, to 11 nonprofits chosen by the bank’s staff.

The Jerry Parent Legacy Award went to Many Mansions, which runs more than 22 communities supplying affordable housing for the homeless, with other recipients including The Friendship Center, C.A.R.E.4Paws, CALM, Peabody Charter School, and the San Marcos High vocal music singers.

More than 100 guests, including Anne Towbes, Robert Luria, Henry Dubroff, and the ubiquitous John Palminteri, attended the presentation, with each recipient receiving a short video, as well as checks, to promote their cause.