BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 28, 2025 – Rockland FCU, through its charitable arm, the Pebble Promise Foundation, announced a $100,000 commitment to the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) Saving Towards Affordable Sustainable Homeownership (STASH) program. This investment will empower low- and moderate-income residents to achieve the dream of homeownership by directly matching their savings efforts for a down payment.

The donation will be administered through the STASH program, which utilizes a matched savings model. For every dollar a qualified MAHA member saves toward their down payment; the program provides a corresponding match, up to the program’s limits. This significantly reduces the financial hurdle of the initial down payment, accelerates the path to homeownership, and helps first-time and first-generation buyers build equity and wealth.

“At Rockland FCU, we believe that stable housing is the foundation of financial wellbeing,” said Debbie Marcella, SVP of Residential Lending at Rockland FCU. “Through our Pebble Promise Foundation, we’re proud to work with MAHA’s STASH program to help make homeownership more accessible for hardworking families across Massachusetts. This $100,000 commitment represents an investment in stronger, more resilient communities.”

MAHA, a Boston-based non-profit, has a long history of success in making homeownership accessible, pairing comprehensive first-time homebuyer education with crucial financial resources.
“The support from Rockland FCU and the Pebble Promise Foundation comes at a critical time when home prices continue to rise, making the down payment one of the biggest barriers to homeownership,” said Symone Crawford, Executive Director of MAHA. “This $100,000 investment will directly multiply the savings power of future homeowners, helping people build equity and achieve long-term financial stability.”
 
About Rockland Federal Credit Union & Pebble Promise Foundation
 
Rockland FCU is a member-owned financial institution committed to delivering high-quality, affordable financial services. Its philanthropic arm, the Pebble Promise Foundation, supports initiatives that promote financial wellness and housing access, with a special focus on children and families. By investing in housing stability, the Foundation helps build stronger, more resilient communities.
 
About the MAHA STASH Program
The Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) is a Boston-based non-profit organization dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities. The Saving Towards Affordable Sustainable Homeownership (STASH) program is one of the nation’s most successful programs for helping first-time and first generation, low- and moderate-income homebuyers save for a down payment. It uses a proven matched savings program to substantially increase a buyer’s purchasing power, fostering economic opportunity and stability.