Published July 04. 2021 12:01AM
Maryam Elahi
The American Rescue Plan Act provides us with a dream opportunity to build a strong, vibrant community in Eastern Connecticut by investing in our people.
For far too long, many have struggled in this state with its greatest wealth discrepancies. This historic recovery legislation is intentional in its purpose to rebuild our country in ways not imagined before. At its heart is its stated and clear guidance to invest in children, low-wage workers, health care and equity.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, together with many nonprofit partners, have reached out to all the municipalities in Eastern Connecticut to urge them to purposefully commit 30% or more of their rescue-act funds to create more thriving communities.
Bank foundation awards youth and social services grants
The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation has announced a total of $10,300 in grants to support youth and social services.
Local recipients include $500 to the Friends of Music of Griswold for the Solan Bowen Comemorative Scholarship, $1,200 to the Jewett City office of Thames Valley Council for Community Action for its youth winter boot program, and $1,000 to the Griswold Senior Center to purchase iPads for its community connections and mental health program. A complete list is available at jcsbank.com.
“Jewett City Savings Bank understands that 2020 has been an extraordinary year of challenge for families and communities,” Kevin Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, said in a release. “We are proud to support youth and social service organizations to help ease financial burdens for families and promote learning so that all members of our community can succeed.”