People’s United Community Foundation Awards Nearly $950k During Second Grant Cycle Of 2021

BRIDGEPORT, CT — People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, N.A., announced that it has awarded $948,500 during its second grant cycle of 2021 to 164 non-profits throughout its footprint, covering Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

The Foundation's grant support has been a vital funding source for nonprofit organizations, who have suffered substantial financial and operational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions.

Grants awarded during this second funding cycle of 2021 will continue to support organization operations and the fulfillment of much needed resources, including food aid, small business assistance, academic support and mentoring programs, as well as homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and employment services, among other initiatives.

"Millions of residents across our footprint are relying on the critical resources that are being delivered by our nonprofit partners, who are continuing to work relentlessly and courageously to address the greatest needs of our communities. We know the disruptions of the pandemic will have long term impacts, and People's United Community Foundation remains committed to helping our nonprofit partners fulfill their missions and supporting our community's recovery efforts," said Karen Galbo, Executive Director of the Foundation.

The Foundation's grant support has been a vital funding source for nonprofit organizations, who have suffered substantial financial and operational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions.

Grants awarded during this second funding cycle of 2021 will continue to support organization operations and the fulfillment of much needed resources, including food aid, small business assistance, academic support and mentoring programs, as well as homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and employment services, among other initiatives.

"Millions of residents across our footprint are relying on the critical resources that are being delivered by our nonprofit partners, who are continuing to work relentlessly and courageously to address the greatest needs of our communities. We know the disruptions of the pandemic will have long term impacts, and People's United Community Foundation remains committed to helping our nonprofit partners fulfill their missions and supporting our community's recovery efforts," said Karen Galbo, Executive Director of the Foundation.

The Foundation's grant support has been a vital funding source for nonprofit organizations, who have suffered substantial financial and operational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions.

Grants awarded during this second funding cycle of 2021 will continue to support organization operations and the fulfillment of much needed resources, including food aid, small business assistance, academic support and mentoring programs, as well as homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and employment services, among other initiatives.

"Millions of residents across our footprint are relying on the critical resources that are being delivered by our nonprofit partners, who are continuing to work relentlessly and courageously to address the greatest needs of our communities. We know the disruptions of the pandemic will have long term impacts, and People's United Community Foundation remains committed to helping our nonprofit partners fulfill their missions and supporting our community's recovery efforts," said Karen Galbo, Executive Director of the Foundation.

The Foundation's grant support has been a vital funding source for nonprofit organizations, who have suffered substantial financial and operational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions.

Grants awarded during this second funding cycle of 2021 will continue to support organization operations and the fulfillment of much needed resources, including food aid, small business assistance, academic support and mentoring programs, as well as homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and employment services, among other initiatives.

“Millions of residents across our footprint are relying on the critical resources that are being delivered by our nonprofit partners, who are continuing to work relentlessly and courageously to address the greatest needs of our communities. We know the disruptions of the pandemic will have long term impacts, and People’s United Community Foundation remains committed to helping our nonprofit partners fulfill their missions and supporting our community’s recovery efforts,” said Karen Galbo, Executive Director of the Foundation.

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

About People's United Community Foundation
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. People's United Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc., a diversified, community-focused financial services company headquartered in the Northeast with more than $63 billion in assets. Founded in 1842, People's United Bank offers commercial and retail banking through a network of more than 400 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as wealth management solutions.