The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation announced awards totaling $13,242 to seven local libraries, youth services, and education organizations during its most recent grant cycle.
The Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation received a $3,000 grant for Tackle the Trail, a fundraising event to support local students pursuing higher education.
The Slater Library in Jewett City received two grants: a $1,000 grant for annual support and a $950 grant to purchase sensory furniture for young special needs patrons. The Voluntown Public Library received a $500 grant to purchase materials for a lendable collection of memory kits for patrons living with dementia, and the Aldrich Free Public Library in Moosup received $2,292 to replace three computers with brand new desktop computers for use by patrons.
Griswold Middle School Parent Teacher Organization was awarded a $1,000 grant to support the purchase and installation of an industrial swing set at the Griswold Middle School playground.
$2,000 was awarded to Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center in Putnam to fund the Race4Chase youth triathlon program, and $2,500 was awarded to Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. in Putnam to expand the Positive Youth Development program.
“Investing in our local libraries, youth programs and educational organizations is an investment in our community. We are proud to help these organizations create more inclusive and educational opportunities for our neighbors.” said Michael Alberts, President of the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation.
