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W. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $412,400 in funding to 15 organizations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.
These third quarter cycle grants focus on the Foundation’s three priorities: education success, economic security and capacity building.
The Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation in Putnam was awarded $50,000 to support the expansion of Day Kimball Healthcare’s child-adolescent behavioral health services.
“DKH is so proud to be the recipient of this wonderful and truly generous donation from the Centreville Charitable Foundation in support of expanding our behavioral health services for children, teens and their families in our community,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO, Day Kimball Healthcare.
“The need to support mental health services is greater than ever, and this donation will enable DKH to continue to provide critical behavioral health services for our area’s youth. Undoubtedly, these funds will make a significant difference in the lives of countless families across northeast Connecticut, and we’re so grateful to have support from community partners like Centreville Bank.”
Also in Connecticut: Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, Inc. - $5,000 grant will be used for the Connecticut Youth Employment Program.
In Rhode Island: Kent Hospital, $100,000 to be used towards the creation of its ACE (Acute Care for Elders) Community Room; Amenity Aid - $2,500; Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket – $10,000; Community Preparatory School – $18,400; Coventry Housing Associates Corporation - $5,000; Foster Forward – $55,000; Foster Grandparents of RI - $2,000; Jewish Collaborative Services of RI - $5,000; Jonnycake Center of Westerly - $2,500; Meals on Wheels Rhode Island - $50,000; Rhode Island Community Food Bank - $5,000; WARM Center Inc. - $2,000.
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helping pg 3 12-1-22
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Helping
Putnam Rotary Club President Missy Meyers, left, gave American Legion Post 13 Commander Michael Vassar a $2,000 donation from the club to support homelessness prevention work with veterans in need. The Post has an established fund to address critical needs such as this. , and was excited to enhance their resources. Courtesy photo.
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record pg 3 12-1-22
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Record $10,000 raised
in PBA Turkey Drive
The Putnam Business Association’s eighth annual Turkey Drive broke a record this year, pulling in $10,000 for Daily Bread. One of the chairmen for the drive, Earl Rosebrooks, attributed the record donations to local generosity. The association members now number 211 businesses, he said. In addition, the association did a “mini drive” in the parking lot of WINY Radio. Online donations were also part of the effort.The other chairmen are Jason Verraneault and Patrick O’Brien. All the money will be spent at Putnam Supermarket for turkey and all the fixings throughout the year. From left: PBA President Gary Osbrey, PBA Vice President Tom Borner, Jason Verraneault, IHSP - Daily Bread President Karen Osbrey, Earl Rosebrooks, PBA Business Coordinator Jennifer Lehto, Patrick O’Brien and Putnam Supermarket owner Nick Thapaliya. Linda Lemmon photo.
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spirits pg 4 12-1-22
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Spirits not dampened
Clockwise from top left:
Beautiful even in the rain
Town staff used lights to keep things safe. Yes, it rained but Santa lighted the holiday lights townwide in Putnam and then saw every child. More photos Wed. night at FB: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger.
The Town of Putnam welcomed Santa Nov. 25. The line of fans stretched the length of half of Riverfront Commons.
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