The First County Bank Foundation recently awarded $109,000 total to 19 Norwalk-based nonprofit groups to support programs for children, teens and families.
Family & Children’s Agency Inc.’s family support programs received $20,000. Through these programs, the FCA serves families during pregnancy and supports children until they turn 8.
The Human Services Council’s Norwalk mentoring program received $10,000 for its K-12 students.
The Norwalk Hospital Foundation’s Project Lean received $10,000. The project, in its fourth year, helps underserved children in grades 2 through 5 improve eating habits and health.
The Carver Foundation of Norwalk’s youth development program received $7,500. The organization operates four days a week in four middle and two high schools and five days a week in the Carver community center, at least three hours a day.
Open Door Shelter received $7,500 for its after-school tutoring program as well as parent counseling and employment skills training.
Community Plates received $5,000. The funding will go toward its food delivery service for families in need.
ElderHouse’s adult day services and caregiver support services received $5,000. The organization provides respite, education programs, support groups, counseling, information and referrals for caregivers.
Keystone House received $5,000. The organization’s Home Sweet Home assistance program provides adults with serious mental illnesses or a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorder with financial support to move into their first apartment.
Liberation Programs Inc.’s Families in Recovery Program received $5,000. The program helps mothers recover from substance abuse; mothers can bring up to two children with them to the program meetings.
The Norwalk Community College Foundation’s Bridge to Credit Tutoring program received $5,000. The English as a second language program helps students work on verbal, reading and writing skills.
The Norwalk Summer Youth Employment Program received $5,000. The six-week program teaches job-seeking and retention skills to economically disadvantaged youths and exposes them to a wide range of professions.
STAR Inc. received $5,000 for services for more than 200 infants and toddlers with special needs and their families.
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County received $5,000 for programs in Norwalk and Wilton.
Malta House received $3,000 to assist homeless, pregnant and parenting mothers.
Junior Achievement of Southwest Connecticut received $3,000 to help students develop an understanding of business and economics. Its programs also focus on entrepreneurship opportunities.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence received $2,500. The organization provides services and resources for Fairfield County nonprofits to improve their effectiveness.
CancerCare Connecticut’s kids program received $2,500. The organization introduces coping strategies and tries to increase communication when a family member is diagnosed with cancer.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk received $2,000 for a science and technology program for teens.
Serving All Vessels Equally Inc. received $1,000 to serve 125 high school youths who are disadvantaged and/or have been previously incarcerated.
Since the First County Bank Foundation began in 2001, it has awarded more than $6 million grants.
