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April 29, 2021
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $88,000 in support of 29 programs that benefit children and families in the region on April 22, 2021.
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The Foundation, a 501(c)3 overseen by a volunteer board with support from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, fulfills its mission to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families through generous donations from the business community.
Annual fundraising events, the Holiday Gala and Bowl-a-thon, were put on hold for 2020. In 2021, the Foundation is pleased to have the support of sponsors through the Every Month is a Holiday campaign, with year-long media sponsor The Day and creative support from Miranda Creative and Eighty Six Media.
BankHometown raises funds for local food pantries
Staff reports
Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, announced that this year’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $32,200 for local food pantries.
Local food pantries receiving $2,300 were Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut in Killingly, Daily Bread in Putnam, Friends of Assisi in Killingly and Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group.
Each year, the bank invites customers, employees, and members of the community to donate funds at bankHometown branches throughout the month of November. Donations received are matched by bankHometown and the total divided among food pantries in Massachusetts and Connecticut communities the bank serves.
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GRAND OPENING
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened at 30 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, which includes a Chipotlane, the drive-through pickup lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. Hours of operation are 10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Norwich guests can support the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation, an organization providing life-changing opportunities for kids with physical disabilities, by rounding up their bill to the next highest dollar through the Round Up for Real Change feature in the Chipotle app or on the website. Chipotle is hiring at the Norwich location. Chipotle restaurants provide an average of 25 jobs per location. For more information, visit www.chipotle.com/careers.
Jewett City Savings Bank awards grant funding
Staff reports
Jewett City Savings Bank recently awarded $100,000 in grants to six organizations in the communities the bank supports to help them manage the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce of Westerly, Rhode Island, received a $20,000 grant to support the downtown Pawcatuck-Westerly area businesses. The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse in Putnam and the Garde Arts Center of New London also received $20,000 grants.
Grants of $15,000 were awarded to Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group of North Grosvenordale and the Jewett City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10004. A Reason To Ride, of Plainfield, a veterans’ support organization, received a $10,000 grant.