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Nonprofit Organizations Supported by Essex Bank in 2023

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries

Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries

Hometown: Westbrook

The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries is an interfaith service that provides food and fellowship to those in need, while educating our community on hunger and poverty.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Forgotten Felines

Forgotten Felines, Inc.

Hometown: Westbrook

Forgotten Felines rescues homeless cats and kittens, cares for them in their no-kill shelter, and works to find the animals loving adoptive homes.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient High Hopes Therapeutic Riding

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

Hometown: Old Lyme

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding is a vibrant community of participants, horses, volunteers, staff, and supporters whose mission is to improve lives.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Essex Fire Engine Company #1

Essex Fire Engine Company #1

Hometown: Essex

Essex Fire Engine Company #1 has been providing volunteer fire and medical services to the town of Essex since 1833.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Vernon A Tait All Animal Adoption Prevention & Rescue Fund

Vernon A Tait All-Animal Adoption, Preservation, and Rescue Fund, Inc.

Hometown: Westbrook

The Vernon A. Tait All-Animal Adoption, Preservation and Rescue Fund provides spaying, neutering, and other veterinary services on thousands of animals each year.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Bikes for Kids

Bikes for Kids, Inc.

Hometown: Essex

Bikes for Kids brings smiles to children one bike (and helmet) at a time by collecting, repairing, and safety testing donated bicycles.

Essex Bank 2023 charity donation recipient The Nest Coffee House

A Little Compassion / The Nest Coffee House

Hometown: Essex

The Nest Coffee House is a casual café serving coffee, tea, and baked goods while providing job opportunities for young adults with special needs.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient The Estuary

The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc.

Hometown: Old Saybrook

Through fitness classes, arts workshops, educational programs, and social gatherings, The Estuary inspires senior adults to enjoy life to the fullest.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Lyme Ambulance Association

Lyme Ambulance Association

Hometown: Lyme

The Lyme Ambulance Association provides highly responsive emergency medical services and lifesaving education to the town of Lyme.

Essex Bank 2023 donation recipient Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley

Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley

Hometown: Centerbrook

Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley offers comprehensive, personalized home-based healing services, education, and health-oriented community outreach initiatives.

More Community Investment Program Donation Recipients

Other local nonprofits receiving donations from Essex Bank included:

  • Old Lyme Fire Department

  • Old Saybrook Fire Department

  • CT Cancer Foundation

  • Essex Ambulance Association Incorporated

  • Essex Land Trust

  • Ivoryton Library Association

  • Lyme Fire Company

  • Chester Historical Society

  • Essex Library Association

  • The Chester Hose Company, Incorporated

  • Camp Hazen YMCA

  • Ivoryton Playhouse

  • Bushy Hill Nature Center

  • Deep River Ambulance Association, Inc.

  • Homeward Bound Adoptions CT, Inc.

  • Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Association

  • Lyme Land Conservation Trust

  • Madison Ambulance Association, Inc. dba Madison Emergency Medical Services

  • Old Lyme Land Trust, Inc.

  • Deep River Volunteer Fire Department

  • Lyme/Old Lyme Food Share Garden

  • FISH (Friends in Service Here)

  • Essex Historical Society

  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate)

  • Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau

  • Connecticut River Museum

  • Deep River Historical Society, Inc.

  • Chester Land Trust

  • Friends of Hammonasset

  • Angel Charities / AngelRide

  • Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau, Inc.

  • Friends of Hamburg Fair, LLC

  • Valley Shore YMCA, Inc.

  • Region 4 Education Foundation

  • Old Saybrook Education Foundation

  • Community Music School

  • Essex Elementary School Foundation

  • Lyme Art Association

  • Pettipaug Sailing Academy

  • Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc.

  • Con Brio Choral Society Inc.

  • Ivoryton Village Alliance

  • Valley Soccer Club

  • Westbrook Project Graduation, Inc.

  • Camp Claire

  • Cappella Cantorum, Inc.

  • Essex Community Fund

  • Old Saybrook Historical Society

  • Old Saybrook Land Trust

  • Friends of Chester Public Library

  • HOPE Partnership, Inc.

  • Friends of the Acton Public Library

  • Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc.

  • Madison Community Services, Inc.

  • Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation

  • Valley Baseball Booster Club

  • Chester Elementary School PTO

  • Essex Winter Series, Inc.

  • Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company

  • Sister Cities Essex Haiti, Inc.

  • Deep River Land Trust, Inc.

  • Lymes’ Elderly Housing Inc.

  • Pathfinders, Inc.

  • Sarah, Inc.

  • Westbrook Historical Society, Inc.

  • Deep River Junior Ancients

  • P.S. It Hurts

  • ACT II Thrift Shop

  • Sailing Masters of 1812

  • BRAYCE (Brazilian American Youth Cultural Exchange)

  • Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center

  • Guilford Art Center

  • Guilford Youth Mentoring

  • Madison Lyric Stage

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