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Centreville Bank’s Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) as part of its second quarter grants. The funds will be used to support the “Basic Human Needs-Nourishing Neighbors Program. From left: Tammy Chabot, Joyce McOsker, Kathy Croteau, all of Centreville Bank; Karen Osbrey, president of IHSP; and Paola Fernandez, Centreville Bank vice president, Community Development.
W. WARWICK — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $198,850 in funding to 21 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Harold M. Horvat, bank president, CEO and chairman, said: “As a community bank, we are very fortunate to be able to give back to the people of Rhode Island and Connecticut, said Horvat. “These organizations receiving grants are making a positive impact in terms of health and well-being, education, affordable housing, and food insecurity ? particularly in underserved communities. Centreville Bank is proud to support them.”
Connecticut organizations receiving grants:
Day Kimball Hospital (Putnam) - A $5,000 grant has been awarded to Day Kimball Hospital to support the Northeast Connecticut (NECT) Cancer Fund and the Healthcare at Home Program.
Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) - A $10,000 grant will support the IHSP, a nonprofit organization that helps restore lives through basic needs support for individuals and families. The funds will be used to support the “Basic Human Needs-Nourishing Neighbors Program.”
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) (Killingly) - A $16,850 grant will be going towards TLGV. This organization connects people with the abundant and diverse natural, historical and cultural resources within eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts and advocates to sustain the region’s legacy for future generations. The funds will go towards the “Explore the Last Green Valley Trail Camp of 2022”.
Furniture Bank of Southeastern CT - A $10,000 grant will support the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut. The funds will be used to purchase new beds for people in need.
Windham County 4-H (Pomfret Center) - A $1,500 grant will support the Windham County 4-H Foundation. The Foundation provides leadership training, environmental training, and recreation for youth and families to develop responsible citizens. The grant will support “The Jim Logee Campership Fund.”
Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut (New London) - A $2,500 grant will support the Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut. The organization creates safe and affordable homes in partnership with qualifying families in need of affordable housing. The funds will go towards the Habitat Rebuild in Ledyard.
Norwich Community Backpack Program (Norwich) $1,500 has been awarded to the Norwich Community Backpack Program, which helps children by supplying backpacks and other basic supplies for school.
Safe Futures, Inc. (Norwich) - The $2,000 grant will support the Katie Blair House (KBH), an on-site, short-term living program, that provides services for homeless women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking, as well as for those recovering from substance misuse.
Salt Marsh Opera (Stonington) - A $2,500 grant will support the Salt Marsh Opera. The organization provides music productions and education for both youth and young adults. The funds will go towards the “Kids Love Opera! 2022 Program.”
St. Vincent de Paul - Norwich - A $2,500 grant will go towards St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that helps the elderly, veterans, and children by offering food assistance, case management, showers, hygiene, and more. The funds will support the food pantry.
The Salvation Army (Norwich) - $2,000 has been awarded to The Salvation Army for the Norwich Service Unit Emergency Assistance Program, which serves the Griswold, Jewett City, Norwich, Preston, and Taftville communities.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut (Hartford) - A $5,000 grant will support the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. The organization brings people and resources together to address immediate needs and finds long-term solutions to challenging problems. The funds will go towards their “VITA-Free Tax Preparation Program.”
Rhode Island organizations included: Back to School Celebration of RI (BTSCRI) (Providence); Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI (Providence); Children’s Friend (Providence); Clínica Esperanza (Providence); Community College of Rhode Island Foundation (Providence); Inspiring Minds (Providence); J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center (Warwick); McAuley Ministries (Providence); and Sojourner House (Providence).
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