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Our Stamford Bank and Trust employees, Lina Rodriguez and Keren Aguiriano recently showed their dedication to our community by sponsoring and serving dinner Pacific House Shelter. Pacific House serves the community with the mission of preventing and ending homelessness. Thank you for all you do.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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).
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!
Cybersecurity – Stay One Step Ahead
Learn about the latest scams and cyber threats targeting consumers and businesses and take away simple, practical steps you can use to protect yourself, your information and your business.
Consumer Cybersecurity Webinar
Top Ten Cybersecurity Tips To Keep Your Data, Family, and Money Safe
This session will focus on practical steps individuals and families can take to protect their personal information, accounts, devices, and finances. Topics may include phishing and scams, password security, multifactor authentication, identity theft, and recognizing common fraud tactics.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:00pm – 12:00pm
Business Cybersecurity Webinar
Eleven Ways To Significantly Lower Your Risks Of A Successful Cybersecurity Attack
This session will provide business customers with actionable guidance on protecting their organizations from cyberattacks. Topics may include business email compromise, ransomware, employee awareness, payment fraud, data protection, and developing a stronger cybersecurity culture.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Security matters. So does our community. Let’s keep them both strong.
Free Community Shred Day!
You are invited to our Free Community Shred Day! Protect your privacy and clean out the clutter. Bring your old documents, statements and sensitive paperwork to our Riverside branch office and we’ll shred them on-site securely and responsibly.
Time Shred Services will be in our parking lot to destroy documents onsite.
Saturday, November 7th
9:00am – 12:00pm
Greenwich Bank and Trust Parking Lot
1103 East Putnam Ave, Riverside
Security matters. So does our community. Let’s keep them both strong.
Connecticut Community Bank is pleased to announce that Lou Garcia has joined the company as President and CEO.
Lou comes to Connecticut Community Bank with more than 25 years of leadership experience with respect to banking, institutional investment management, and alternative investments. As President and Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Connecticut Community Bank and oversee its efforts to deliver innovative financial solutions to the communities we serve, helping small businesses grow and supporting individuals in achieving their financial goals.
Lou will succeed David W. Tralka who will transition to Chairman of the Bank. “We are excited to have Lou step into this leadership role,” said Tralka. “His clear financial expertise and strategic planning skills make him an excellent choice to continue our legacy of prudent growth and financial stability. Lou’s presence deepens Connecticut Community Bank’s investment and commitment in our Fairfield County footprint.”
Connecticut Community Bank continues to be one of the most well-capitalized community banks in Connecticut. The Bank has been awarded the BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating for 15 consecutive quarters, recognizing the Banks’s focus on maintaining a well-capitalized, financially sound institution through steady management, responsible lending and customer commitment.
Previously, Lou was a Managing Director at an insurance-focused and credit-oriented investment management firm that was later acquired by The Carlyle Group. Before that, he spent 16 years as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of a Connecticut-based SEC-registered investment advisory firm, where he played a key role in the firm’s strategic growth and operations.
A long-time resident of New Canaan, Lou has served in select industry board and community leadership roles. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and completed Advanced Professional Study through the Wharton Leadership & Management Program.
Step by Step, making a difference!
We’re thrilled to share that the Connecticut Community Bank employees walked for 90 minutes in the Homes for the Brave Step- Up for the Brave Challenge. Every step supported veterans in our communities and we couldn’t be prouder of our employees!
Thank you to Homes for the Brave for all you do for our veterans in our communities and thank you to our employees who helped the cause!
We are honored that our Norwalk Bank and Trust branch office received the Greater Norwalk Chamber 2026 Professional Services Award!
Congratulations and thank you to branch manager Dean Trombetta and the Norwalk team for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving our clients and our community everyday.
We were grateful to stand along with the other community award winners who’s recognition is a reflection of their hard work and passion.
And, a big thank you to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce for all you do for small businesses in our community!
What a great evening celebrating one of our team members, Anna DiDomenico, for receiving the 2026 Denise “Denny” Taft Davidoff Empowerment Award from Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County. This recognition reflects her dedication to championing women to achieve their full potential and strengthening our communities.
It was also an evening to celebrate all the work Dress for Success provides to women in our communities, thank you for all you do!
Our recent Teddy Bear Drive was an overwhelming success! A big thank you to all our customers and employees who donated over 950 teddy bears and stuffed animal. The stuffed animals were given to local non-profits and the Teddy Bear Brigade Charity.
The Teddy Bear Brigade Charity is a Gleaning For The World program that rehomes over 575,000 stuffed animals annually to children in crisis, both in the U.S. and more than 30 countries worldwide.
Connecticut Community Bank is proud to support Darien Human Services with a donation of laundry detergent to help local families in need. Clean clothes may seem like a small thing – but they make a big difference in everyday dignity and comfort.
Darien Human Services – thank you for all you do in our communities! And thank you our Darien Bank and Trust branch manager Laurie Griffith and the staff for making this happen.
Our Greenwich branch manager, Carrie Bundock recently donated “The Kids Guide to Money and Wealth” to the The Family Centers Literacy Program. The Bank meet with the children to read the book and discuss the topic of savings. Thank you to Carrie and The Family Centers for all you do for our communities!
This week our staff had the honor of volunteering at Connecticut FoodShare for our Volunteer Day. Together with other volunteers, we packed over 8,400 Ibs of food that will help prepare over 7,000 meals for those in need.
A huge thank you to Connecticut Foodshare for letting us come and help!
If you would like to volunteer feel free to check out their website for more information on how you can help!
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