Berlin Agency Benefits From Bank Donation

BERLIN, CT — A prominent bank's bicentennial celebration has spilled over into a nice donation to a Town of Berlin agency.

Liberty Bank’s branch in Berlin gave a $1,825 donation to Berlin Social and Youth Services food pantries.
“We are pleased to support our community by making a donation to this wonderful organization,” said Ana Alexandre, Liberty Bank’s branch manager in Berlin.

The donation was made through the Liberty Bank Foundation.

Since its inception in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded more than $21 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the Connecticut bank’s market area.

As part of its ongoing push, the bank is giving $1,825 to a local organization in each of the towns where it has a branch, totalling $87,600 to 48 organizations.

“It’s very important for Liberty to give back to invest in the community,” said Liberty Bank President and CEO David W. Glidden. “We would not be around for two centuries if it weren’t for the people and organizations that have supported us. We are celebrating this milestone anniversary by paying it forward.”

The 48 organizations were selected by Liberty Bank customers, and more than 10,000 voteswere tallied.

“Our celebration is your celebration,” Glidden said. “We are fortunate to be in a positionwhere we can help make a difference in our communities. There is no better way to celebrate 200 years than by being community kind.”