Enfield Organization Getting People's United Foundation Grant

ENFIELD CT — People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced Monday that an Enfield organization is part of an award package totaling $989,589 f0r the first grant cycle of 2021.

In all, to 150 non-profits are receiving grants, including the Enfield Network Against Domestic Violence.

The awards are being distributed throughout the People's United footprint, covering Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Grants awarded will support critical community programs including food aid, small business assistance, youth education and mentoring programs, as well as homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and employment services, among other initiatives. Funding was distributed in alignment with the Foundation’s three primary focus areas including community and economic development, youth development and affordable housing.

Among the grants is an employee match contribution of $177,089 that will be allocated to United Way affiliates across the region as part of the People’s United Bank Annual United Way Employee Giving Campaign.

"We thank our nonprofit partners for their perseverance in meeting the unprecedented demands and challenges that continue to affect our communities," said Karen Galbo, the executive director of the foundation. "We are confident our support will aid in their important work of ensuring that vital programs and services remain accessible to all."

For a full list of organizations that People’s United Community Foundation supported during the first grant cycle of 2021, visit www.peoples.com/foundations.

The People’s United Community Foundation, operating independently from People’s United Bank, provides grants for programs and services that improve the quality of life for residents in the neighborhoods served by People’s United Bank.

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