Foundation Donates To 3 New Milford Organizations

NEW MILFORD, CT — The Union Savings Bank Foundation recently awarded $275,000 in funding to 25 local organizations in the state, including three in New Milford.

Of the total amount, $252,500 was awarded to 21 non-profit educational programs and $22,500 was donated to four food pantries throughout the state, according to a statement from the foundation.

The grant recipients provide wide-ranging services to the community including educational and literacy programs; youth enrichment and developmental activities; cultivating the arts; health and wellness services; affordable housing; and assisting those in abuse situations.

The three New Milford recipients are:

• Literacy Volunteers on the Green- A $12,000 grant to this organization will support the literacy volunteers on the green programs, which provides free English language literacy services to adults in northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties.
• New Milford Affordable Housing – A $10,000 grant to this organization will help fund the organization’s initiative for a life skills education programs for homeless individuals.
• Pratt Nature Center – A $10,000 grant to this organization will support its educational outreach program.