Community News and Events

Barbara’s House

Jenniffer Yan, Greenwich Bank and Trust Riverside branch manager and David Moore, Director of Government Guaranteed Lending were pleased to donate 85 turkeys to Barbara’s House in Greenwich. Each year, with the help of volunteers of all ages, Barbara’s House prepares special Thanksgiving meals for over 100 families.  This year, Connecticut Community Bank proudly contributed 85 turkeys to help provide a delicious Thanksgiving dinner to those in need in our community. 

Assisting with the delivery of the turkeys were Fred Camillo, Town of Greenwich First Selectman and Gabby Rattner, Barbara’s House Executive Director.

Barbara’s House is a social service agency dedicated to building skills that empower clients to overcome educational, social, and economic barriers so that they can reach their full potential. Thank you for all you do in our communities!

Building One Community

Our Stamford Bank and Trust manger, Lina Rodriguez, was thrilled to contribute to Building One Community’s Holiday Toy Wish List event! Lina’s delivery is sure to brighten the holidays for many young girls and boys! Located in Stamford, Building One Community’s mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families. Thank you for all you do in our communities.

Homes With Hope

Our Westport branch was happy to help fill the food pantry shelves for the holidays at Homes with Hope.  Homes with Hope provides emergency shelter for men and women, supportive housing for individuals and families, rapid re-housing, diversion services, a community kitchen, food pantry, youth development and mentoring. Thank you for all you do in our communities!

Neighbor to Neighbor

Our Greenwich Bank and Trust managers, Carrie Bundock and Jenniffer Yan were happy to donate a large supply of diapers to Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich. Neighbor to Neighbor strengthens the community by providing access to nutritious food, clothing and other essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. Thank you for all you do in our communities!

Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut Community Bank was pleased to attend the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo’s Annual Gala! This event raises money to support the Zoo and their many offerings in our community. If you have the opportunity, you should visit this hidden gem in Bridgeport!
Enjoying the festivities are employees Dave Moore and Craig McCleod (Beardsley Zoo Board Member).

Hall Neighborhood House

Our Fairfield branch manager Bill Hanson and Director of Retail Banking John Slater were thrilled to donate a Little Tikes adventure zone to Hall Neighborhood House in Bridgeport. The children are going to have amazing adventures together! Hall Neighborhood House has been serving Bridgeport for 135 years, providing services to infants, children, youth, families and seniors. Thank you for all you do in our communities!

Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Connecticut Community Bank employees walked in the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge event. The event raises money that helps ensure 23 local charities can deliver important programs that provide educational services, food, housing, safe places, crisis counseling and afterschool tutoring and recreational programs to local communities. Thank you to our employees and Bigelow Tea for all you do in our communities.

Family Centers

Our employees of the Greenwich office recently donated Zumba jingle bands and the children’s book “The Busy Body Book – A Kid’s Guide to Fitness, to Family Center’s Fall Literacy and Fitness Program. There are a total of 30 students and their parents in the class the the program combines reading together and learning about health and fitness. Thank you for all you do in our communities!

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Our Fairfield branch manager, Bill Hanson, recently donated $500 to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the purchase of Covid test kits.  Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s vision is to provide food, safe housing, clothing, education, job training and counseling to neighbors in need.  Thank you for all you do for our communities!

Step Up for the Brave Challenge

Team CCB participated in the Homes for the Brave’s 10th Annual Step Up for The Brave Challenge.  20 employees walked and climbed steps around the arena to support Homes for the Brave and our local veterans!  We’re already practicing for next year!