NEW HAVEN, CT —Twelve Liberty Bank employees spent the day putting the finishing touches on two side-by-side Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven homes at 45 and 47 Vernon Street, New Haven.
The group painted trim, installed fencing, laid a brick walkway, and tackled indoor plumbing -- a day’s work. When they left the properties were nearing move-in condition.
The volunteers were part of a month-long special effort – Liberty Lends a Hand -- to connect Liberty Bank employees with their local communities. “We never forget that we are first and foremost a community bank,” said President & CEO Chandler J. Howard, Liberty Bank. “Putting our hands to work all year round, but especially in June, is one more way we can help bring vitality to our Connecticut towns and cities.”
All across the bank’s market area, 157 employees pitched in at 18 nonprofits, contributing almost 900 hours of service.
At the same time, another 60 organizations benefitted from more than 13,000 items collected for donation at all 55 branches and main-office departments. These ranged from nonperishable food, pet supplies, toiletries, books, and cleaning supplies. One work group alone collected more than 3,000 diapers for donation.
Liberty Bank offers every employee four full paid days off for community service each year.
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank is Connecticut’s oldest bank, with $4.8 billion in assets and 55 banking offices throughout the central, eastern, and shoreline areas of the state. As a full-service financial institution, Liberty offers consumer and commercial banking, home mortgages, insurance, and investment services. Named as a “Top Workplace” by the Hartford Courant for six consecutive years, Liberty maintains a longstanding commitment to superior personal service and unparalleled community involvement.
Photo credit: Spence Sloan
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Contact:
Sue Murphy
Executive Director
Liberty Bank Foundation
860-638-2959
smurphy@liberty-bank.com
Website: www.libertybankfoundation.org