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First County Bank doles out grants to 27 agencies
Posted on 04/10/2009
Staff Reports STAMFORD -- Twenty-seven area nonprofit organization will receive a boost thanks to the First County Bank Foundation. And there's more to come. It was announced on Tuesday that the Foundation will donate $1,000 to 27 nonprofits to support local communities, economic development and family and youth programs. The Foundation was established in 2001 to honor First County Bank's 150th anniversary. Several Stamford organizations are among those receiving funds, including: Stamford Hospital's Cardiology Department; Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care; Senior Services of Stamford; Ferguson Library Foundation; Challenged People in Motion Inc.; Stamford Jewish Community Center; Stamford Museum & Nature Center; Stamford Symphony; Housing Development Fund; Our Lady of Grace School; and and CTE. First County Bank is an independent community bank with branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Westport and New Canaan. "Today's mutual banks are known for two outstanding qualities: commitment to service and community involvement," Richard Taber, First County Bank Foundation president, said. "The mutual charter grants these banks the flexibility they need to help communities grow. Their commitment to the best interests of the neighborhoods, towns and cities they serve is reflected in a wide variety of civic activities." The Foundation is not stopping at 27 grants, and applicants wishing to file for grants have until Wednesday, April 15. To apply for a grant, nonprofit organizations should visit www.firstcountybank.com/foundation or a First County Bank branch. The Foundation does not support the following: individuals, political causes, capital/endowment campaigns, fundraising events, trips/tours/conferences, deficit spending/debt liquidation, religious organizations (unless stated program is for the benefit of the community), private/parochial schools or organizations not open to the public.
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