The Torrington Savings Bank’s charitable foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in grants during their annual fall grant cycle. In addition to funding community revitalization through economic development and education initiatives, the foundation also made grants to support those that continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier this year, the Torrington Savings Foundation also awarded $100,000 as part of a special grant cycle to nonprofits that provide services to those directly affected by the pandemic.

Nonprofits that support virtual learning initiatives were among the grant recipients, including the Environment Learning Centers of Connecticut. Other educational grants went to Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center and Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra for providing outlets for students at a time when mental well-being is of the most importance in our youth, the foundation said in a statement.

A financial literacy grant was made to Junior Achievement of SW New England’s Project Tomorrow to support Bristol area students.

In partnership with Northwest Connecticut Habitat for Humanity, the foundation will have a role in an initiative to bring affordable housing to the city of Torrington. Founded in 1991, this Habitat chapter has built 13 homes for families that need “hand up, not a handout” while promoting neighborhood revitalizations.