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Nonprofit Organizations Supported by Essex Bank in 2024

Essex Bank 2024 donation recipient Shoreline Soup Kitchens

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 2024 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 2024 donation recipient Valley Shore Animal Welfare League

Valley Shore Animal Welfare League

Hometown: Westbrook

The Valley Shore Animal Welfare League provides human shelter and care to abandoned, abused, and homeless companion cats and dogs.

Essex Bank 2024 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 2024 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 2024 donation recipient The Estuary

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 2024 donation recipient Essex Ambulance Association

Essex Ambulance Association Incorporated

Hometown: Essex

The Essex Ambulance Association stands as a vital pillar of the community, providing emergency medical services to residents and visitors alike.

Essex Bank 2024 donation recipient Essex Library Association

Essex Library Association

Hometown: Essex

The Essex Library features books, magazines, and music for all ages, as well as community programs and other events.

Essex Bank 2024 donation recipient The Nest Coffee House

A Little Compassion / The Nest Coffee House

Hometown: Deep River

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 2024 donation recipient Camp Hazen YMCA

Camp Hazen YMCA

Hometown: Chester

Camp Hazen YMCA provides custom programs for schools, churches, community groups, and corporations in single-day or multi-day retreats.

More Community Investment Program Donation Recipients

Other local nonprofits receiving donations from Essex Bank included:

  • The Chester Hose Company Incorporated

  • High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

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

  • Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc.

  • Essex Land Trust

  • Lyme Ambulance Association, Inc.

  • Bushy Hill Nature Center

  • Deep River Fire Department

  • Old Saybrook Fire Department No. 1

  • Chester Historical Society

  • Lyme Fire Company

  • Connecticut Cancer Foundation, Inc.

  • Homeward Bound Adoptions CT, Inc.

  • Deep River Ambulance Association, Inc.

  • Old Lyme Fire Department

  • Valley Shore YMCA, Inc.

  • Connecticut River Museum

  • Deep River Historical Society, Inc.

  • Lyme/Old Lyme Food Share Garden

  • Region 4 Education Foundation

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

  • Chester Land Trust

  • FISH (Friends in Service Here)

  • Tri-Town Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

  • Essex Historical Society, Inc.

  • Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Association

  • Community Music School

  • Friends of the Acton Public Library

  • Common Good Gardens, Inc.

  • Essex Community Fund

  • Friends of Hammonasset

  • Essex Elderly and Affordable Housing, Inc.

  • Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc.

  • Angel Charities / AngelRide

  • Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau

  • Old Lyme Land Trust, Inc.

  • Friends of Chester Public Library

  • HOPE Partnership, Inc.

  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate)

  • Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.

  • Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc.

  • Friends of Hamburg Fair, LLC

  • Cappella Cantorum, Inc.

  • Ivoryton Village Alliance

  • Con Brio Choral Society Inc.

  • Lyme Art Association

  • Old Saybrook Historical Society

  • Old Saybrook Land Trust

  • Pathfinders, Inc. – Deer Lake Preserve

  • Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc.

  • Literacy Volunteers Vally Shore CT, Inc.

  • Old Saybrook Garden Club

  • Killingworth Historical Society

  • Sailing Masters of 1812 Fire & Drum Corps

  • ACT II Thrift Shop

  • Essex Elementary School PTO

  • Essex Winter Series, Inc.

  • Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation

  • Westbrook Project Graduation, Inc.

  • Deep River Land Trust, Inc.

  • Friends of the Lyme Public Library

  • Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center, Inc.

  • Old Saybrook Education Foundation

  • Traveling Toys, Inc.

  • E.C. Scranton Memorial Library

  • Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy

  • Valley Baseball-Softball Booster Club

  • Westbrook Historical Society, Inc.

  • Guilford Youth Mentoring

  • Opera Theater of Connecticut, Inc.

  • The Country School

  • Madison Cultural Arts, Inc.

  • Madison Lyric Stage

  • The Colossus Project

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