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The Union Savings Bank Foundation Grants Committee placed special emphasis on funding services such as emergency shelter and food assistance this year, as many members of our communities have been adversely affected by the troubled economy. Youth education, job skills training, and low-cost health care programs were also given priority. The foundation's 2009-2010 grants represent a 7% increase in dollars allocated (from $145,500 in 2008). Since the USB Foundation was created in 1999, it has provided 175 grants totaling $1,135,530 to more than 100 not-for-profit organizations. At The Amos House in Danbury, a USB Foundation grant will help fund a transitional living program for homeless families and individuals. “For the past 20 years, The Amos House has helped families and individuals work toward and meet the goals to help them achieve self-sufficiency,” said Executive Director Gladys McFarland. “The Foundation’s grant will help us continue to offer these essential services in 2010.” In Newtown, a grant will provide support to the free medical clinic at Kevin’s Community Center. At Kent Village Housing for the Elderly, three kitchens will be replaced at the Templeton Farm Apartments facility. “The USB Foundation’s goal this year is to support those who have been most affected by our difficult economy,” said Union Savings Bank President and CEO John C. Kline. “The agencies and services that have received grants are helping re-train those who have lost their jobs, provide free or low cost health care, safe housing and shelter and support to parents and children. The Foundation’s distribution of $156,000 this year to 21 worthy organizations is in addition to the approximately $800,000 donated by the bank from earnings in 2009.” Organizations interested in submitting proposals to the Union Savings Bank Foundation for consideration in the 2010-2011 grant process may download an application form at www.unionsavings.com About Union Savings Bank Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, CT, Union Savings Bank is a $1.9 billion mutual bank dedicated to its customers and communities. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 18 offices in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, Newtown, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sharon and Southbury. About the Union Savings Bank Foundation The Union Savings Bank Foundation was established in 1998 to provide charitable donations to non-profit organizations in the communities that are served by Union Savings Bank. The Bank is committed to growing the Foundation’s endowment, creating opportunities to support local non-profit activities regardless of fluctuations in the local economy or bank earnings. For more information, visit www.unionsavings.com © Copyright by ConnecticutPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ConnecticutPlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. CURRENT HEADLINES:
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