Three local organizations were awarded $15,000 in grants to help with their mission of providing critical support to the residents of Putnam and the surrounding area.
Thomas A. Borner, president of the Putnam Area Foundation, said the $15,000 in grants was awarded to: TEEG, headquartered in Thompson; IHSP Daily Bread in Putnam; and Project Pin in Plainfield.
Karen Osbrey, president of IHSP, expressed appreciation on behalf of her organization for the grants being made at a crucial time. Anne Miller, executive director of TEEG, said: “The Putnam Area Foundation has, once again, stepped forward to assist our organizations in helping our neighbors through difficult and uncertain times. We are deeply grateful for its generous support.”
Tim Kettle, director of Project Pin, said: “It is so heartening when we receive a gift like this from a generous donor like the Putnam Area Foundation. It allows us to say yes to one more child, family or deserving adult who needs Project Pin’s services. More people than ever need the strength and comfort of our organization’s important services. Because of donations like this, Project Pin continues to open our doors to deserving people experiencing financial hardship.  This donation is much appreciated and will be used wisely.”
Borner said: “We are pleased to provide meaningful support, now and for years to come, to organizations that help make northeastern Connecticut such a great place to work and live”.  
The Foundation, originally organized in 1999, has a mission in supporting northeastern Connecticut philanthropic organizations, for not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other organizations operating in the community as a way of adding to the quality of life in northeastern Connecticut, Borner said. The independent Foundation targets its areas of investing in the communities which relate to education, health and human services, art, cultural and youth programs. Grant applications and requests will be considered on a semi-annual basis and may be obtained by contacting Thomas A. Borner, P.O. Box 166 Putnam, Connecticut 06260.

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