Putnam Area Foundation
awards $43.500 in 2022
Thomas A. Borner, president of the Putnam Area Foundation, said that awards totaling more than $43,500 were awarded during 2022 to a variety of local organizations. Among the recipients were the Northeast Placement Services, The Arc Eastern Connecticut, Woodstock Agricultural Society, Day Kimball Hospital, Jolly John’s Keep on Trucking Cancer Fund, Quiet Corner Cares, The Hale YMCA, The Last Green Valley, The Aspinock Historical Society, The Town of Putnam (funding various events and activities, many in partnership with the Putnam Business Association), The Daily Bread, TEEG, Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, American Legion Post 13 and NE Connecticut Cancer Crusaders.
“The Foundation is pleased to aid in the support of these local organizations that provide both needed support services to the community and otherwise serve to improve the quality of life in the greater Putnam area. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world and in a remarkably giving community” said Borner.
In addition, he announced the re-election of Charles H. Puffer and Paul M. Kelly to the board. Also elected to the board, as a director, was Kyle F. Borner of Pomfret Center. The Foundation, originally organized in 1999, has a mission in supporting northeastern Connecticut philanthropic organizations. The charitable organization operates under the IRS Section 501 (c) (3), and provides support for not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other organizations operating in the community. Borner added the independent Foundation targets its areas of investing in Putnam-area communities which relate to education, health and human services, art, cultural and youth programs. Grant applications and requests are considered on a rolling basis and may be obtained by contacting Thomas A. Borner, P.O. Box 166 Putnam, Connecticut 06260.

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