(PRBuzz.com) December 7, 2012 -- Needham Bank, with branches throughout the Greater Boston area is proud to again support the Dedham Educational Partnership's Annual "Dancing with the Dedham Stars" Fundraiser as a Grand Prize Sponsor.

This is the third consecutive year that Needham Bank has sponsored the popular fundraiser which features six Dedham residents in a dance competition. Proceeds from the event, held on Saturday, December 8th at Mosley's on the Charles, will help support initiatives of the Dedham Public Schools and benefit children within the community.

"The Dedham Educational Partnership and the students it serves are grateful to Needham Bank for the continued support of this important fundraiser," said Dimitria Sullivan, President of the Partnership, noting that calculators for eighth graders and numerous library books were purchased from proceeds of last year's "Dancing with the Dedham Stars." "We appreciate the Bank's generosity more than we can say and are very fortunate to have Needham Bank as a member of the Dedham community."

"It is a privilege and a pleasure to once again sponsor such a highly anticipated event," said Bill Myers, Dedham Branch Manager at Needham Bank.  "It is an immensely popular evening of entertainment that has a great impact on the children within our community year-round."

About Needham Bank
Since 1892 Needham Bank has served Boston and its neighboring communities as a leader in personal banking and real estate lending with an evolving range of innovative electronic banking and wealth management services. Known for its commitment to individualized service and a strong commitment to the communities it serves, Needham Bank has five full service offices in Dedham, Medfield, Needham, Wellesley, and Westwood. For more information please visit NeedhamBank.com or call 1-781-444-2100. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and SIF.

PHOTO: Bill Myers, Dedham Branch Manager with Needham Bank and Bettie Kilcoyne, Dedham Educational Partnership Board member