The employees and members of CorePlus Credit Union have brightened the holidays of more than 70 children in eastern Connecticut by participants purchasing new toys and clothing through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Tag program.
This is the third consecutive year that CorePlus has participated in the program. The credit union set a goal of fulfilling the requested donations on 75 tags, an increase from the 55 children supported in 2022.
“We’ve been overjoyed to see the community’s response every
Mystic, Conn. (December 11, 2019): To the delight of its guests, Mystic Aquarium is decked out in all its holiday splendor. From the 20-foot Christmas tree and festive music that greet visitors, the snow-white beluga whales and the presentation of Polar Express, to its biggest, brightest holiday event -Northern Lights, Mystic Aquarium is in the holiday spirit.
Further embracing the true ‘reason for the season,’ Mystic Aquarium showed their gratitude to those who give back in our community with support
"Bond of Hope" Kick-off Gala fundraising gala will introduce our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth plans for 2020 and present the 2019 Award of Excellence on October 29 at 6 p.m., Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London.
Exemplary Award of Excellence
Beatrice Jeanette, founder and president of S.T.E.P.S., Inc.
With Beatrice's vision, over 800 girls have learned to make positive, confident choices and how to bounce back from adversity.
Unsung Hero
Cindy Alvarez, teen program coordinator, Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation approved funding $315,663 in grants to 40 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this fall. Included in this dollar amount is a $100,000 grant to NCDC for Global City Norwich, a multi-year project of revitalizing Downtown Norwich, as well as a commitment of $100,000 over the next five years to the National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. Chelsea Groton is the first mutual or community bank to give a major gift to the campaign for the Dime Bank is once again partnering with The Salvation Army for their annual Angel Tree program, which provides new clothing and toys for children of needy families. Each Angel Tree is decorated with paper angel tags with the first name, age, and gender of a child in need of a gift. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchases gifts for the child described on the tag.
Dime Bank is participating in all 12 of its branches, where employees as well as customers can assist someone in need During October, donate a coat and receive a complimentary entrée, regular sub or five free wingsWhat:
During the month of October, Mohegan Holding Company-owned restaurants are hosting a coat drive to benefit local charities. To thank the community for its donation of a new or gently used coat of any size: get a complimentary entrée with a donation at Smashburger, a regular sub with a donations at Jersey Mike’s Subs, five free wings with a donation at Arooga’s, or $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase with a The local board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has approved grants to expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in New London County. The total amount of the grants is $138,481, and it was awarded to nineteen local programs.
The local EFSP Board, comprising volunteers from across southeastern Connecticut, determined how the funds awarded to New London County are distributed among local emergency food and shelter programs. United Way of Southeastern Connecticut assists with the
CorePlus Credit Union Supports More Than 70 Children Through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Tag Program
Mystic Aquarium Spreads Holiday Cheer to Salvation Army of New London County
Bond of Hope Gala Supporting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London
Chelsea Groton Foundation Approves Funding Over $315K in Grants to Area Organizations
Dime Bank Partners With The Salvation Army for Annual Angel Tree Program
Mohegan-Owned Restaurants Across New England Hosting Coat Drive to Benefit Local Charities
United Way Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants Announced
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