CT Brokerage Donates Thanksgiving ‘Gift Baskets’ to Neighbors in Need
These “baskets” were really foil roasting pans creatively wrapped and filled with essential Thanksgiving staples, accompanied by a grocery gift card to purchase a turkey.
CT Realtors Donates to Families of Murdered, Injured Bristol Police Officers
Connecticut’s main real estate trade group has launched a new grant program aimed at helping out people who serve their communities.
Jewett City Savings Bank Awards $4,750 in Grants
Jewett City Savings Bank’s charitable foundation has awarded $4,750 in grants to four organizations dedicated to supporting arts and culture, as well as youth services.
Thomaston Savings Bank Awards $97,000 in Grants
The charitable foundation for Thomaston Savings Bank awarded 42 grants totaling more than $97,000 in the third phase of the foundation’s grant cycle.
Hartford Realtor Honored with ‘Good Neighbor’ Award
A Hartford Realtor has been honored with the Greater Hartford Association of Realtor’s Good Neighbor Award in recognition of her charitable work on behalf of the CT Brain Tumor Alliance
Jewett City Savings Bank Donates $10K
The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation announced recently that it has awarded a total of $10,300 to 10 organizations dedicated to providing youth and social services support.
Coldwell Banker Donates $50K to St. Jude Children’s
Coldwell Banker Realty in Connecticut and Westchester, New York donated $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital following the brokerage’s annual fundraiser.
Milford Real Estate Agents Collect 200 Coats in Charity Drive
Agents with Milford-based Pearce Real Estate say they collected over 200 coats and 80 pairs of gloves or mittens, along with ski pants, scarves and hats in their holiday coat drive.
Planet Home Lending Donates $15K to Fight Hunger Nationwide
Meriden-based Planet Home Lending has announced a $15,000 contribution to The Farmlink Project, a nonprofit grassroots movement rescuing millions of pounds of fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste, but will now go to feed people in need.
Webster Donates $100K to Coronavirus Relief
Webster Bank is making a $100,000 donation to United Way COVID-19 Response Funds as part of its commitment to support its local communities.
Hartford Realtors Raise $5.3K for Charity
The Greater Hartford Association of Realtors annual charity golf tournament took place on Sept. 12 at Blue Fox Run Golf Club in Avon and raised $5,300.
Essex Bank Helps Food Pantries Compensate for Plastic Bag Tax
In the wake of the state’s 10-cent plastic bag tax, which went into effect Aug. 1, Essex Savings Bank saw an opportunity to assist the food pantries it helps support.
New Real Estate Brokerage Firm Vows to Give Back
Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC, a new firm in Thomaston, is opening with the intent to donate a portion of its revenues back to the community.
Senate Republicans Kill State Employee Campaign For Charitable Giving
Comptroller Kevin Lembo recently said that Senate Republicans knowingly blocked legislation necessary to continue operating the Connecticut State Employees Campaign for Charitable Giving (CSEC), a program that delivers millions of dollars to charities helping people across the state.
YMCA Seeking Expansion Receives $1M
A Connecticut YMCA is on its way to meeting funding goals for a future expansion and renovation thanks to a million-dollar donation from a local businessman and his wife.
Ion Bank Awards $62K In Grants To Local Nonprofits
The Ion Bank Foundation recently announced the winners of its Community Awards Program last week at its Naugatuck branch.
Westbrook Insurance Agency Holds Latest Charity Challenge
Westbrook’s Gowrie Group insurance agency has launched its 13th annual charity matching challenge with a $30,000 donation to The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, asking local business to chip in as well.
First County Bank Continues Community Support With $25K For Westport
First County Bank Foundation has granted a total of $25,000 to six Westport-based nonprofits.
Ion’s Insurance Arm Makes Latest Charitable Contribution
Ion Insurance Corp. recently made a charitable donation to Acts 4 Ministry Inc. via the company’s Quotes for a Cause program. The full-service independent insurance brokerage affiliated with Ion Bank presented Acts 4 Ministry, which provides donated clothing and home...United Bank Helps Suit Up Vets
United Bank Foundation Connecticut has partnered with nonprofit organization Save-a-Suit, sponsoring their daylong program at the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Expo, where they distributed business suits to military veterans from...
