TEEG awarded $50,000
W. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has reached a major milestone—surpassing $10 million in charitable giving since its inception in 2008 — while awarding community impact grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. These grants support affordable housing, education, and workforce development in communities with limited access to resources.
One recipient of a foundation grant is Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG), which provides wraparound services to individuals and families facing food insecurity, economic hardship, and limited access to youth programs.
“Today, 1 in 6 children and 1 in 7 Connecticut residents face hunger. Recent changes to the state budget have made access to essential resources more challenging, making community support necessary to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our neighbors. Thanks to the generous support of partners like the Centreville Bank Foundation, we can continue to serve the families who rely on us,” said Catherine Smith, Food Systems coordinator of TEEG.
The Charitable Foundation’s latest round of giving, totaling $580,000, spans a wide range of services and communities. In Windham and Tolland counties, the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will use funds to expand access to outdoor education and leadership development for local youth.
“Reaching $10 million in giving is a proud milestone for us and a reflection of the commitment we’ve made to the communities we serve and the important partnerships we’ve build with organizations who are working every day to remove barriers, uplift lives, and create opportunities,” said Paola Fernandez, SVP of Community Development at Centreville Bank. “From addressing food insecurity and increasing affordable housing opportunities, to education and youth workforce development, these grants represent a shared effort to strengthening every community we serve.”.
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