Danbury Bank Offering Grants For Nonprofits

DANBURY — The Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to be awarded in 2007. These grants are available to not-for-profit organizations serving both the greater Danbury and Waterbury areas in support of education, community and economic development, health and human services, and arts and culture.

Savings Bank of Danbury’s strong commitment to the communities it serves has been a priority for nearly 160 years.

“At Savings Bank of Danbury, we are about People Serving People.” says Hal Wibling, president and CEO of Savings Bank of Danbury. “And we value our role in supporting our neighbors. The foundation’s mission is to strengthen our communities by providing grants to organizations that are vital to the well-being, growth, and prosperity of the communities in which we live and work.”

Foundation grants are administered by a committee consisting of Savings Bank of Danbury corporators, directors, and officers.

In 2006, a variety of grants were awarded, including Connecticut Ballet, Musicals at Richter, TBICO, Amos House, Interlude, and Ann’s Place, The Home of I Can.

For more information, visit  the bank’s website at www.sbdanbury.com or contact Beth Ann Fetzer at 796-7514.

Established in 1849, and headquartered at 220 Main Street, Danbury, Savings Bank of Danbury is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $600 Million. 

With 12 branch offices located in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, and Waterbury, Savings Bank of Danbury is committed to the communities it serves and to providing exceptional products and services to both its personal and business customers.