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It's all about the team

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We believe that people at the lower end of the economic ladder deserve to achieve their goals and realize their potential.

That’s why we make grants to nonprofits that can supply them with the tools they need to succeed. But writing grant checks is only part of the solution. We also roll up our sleeves, gather people around the table, and work hands-on to tackle community issues. To us, it’s not just about the money — it’s about relationships, partnerships, and leadership. We leverage all of these to create positive changes in our corner of Connecticut.

Making change happen requires a great team.
Allow us to introduce ourselves:

 
Sue Murphy
Sue Murphy Executive Director - (860) 638-2959
Toral Maher
Toral Maher Senior Program Officer – (860) 638-2961
Jane Brosnan
Jane Brosnan Program Associate – (860) 704-2181
 

Board of Directors

Catalina Caban-Owen
Social Worker
North Windham
Elementary School

Damaris Garcia
New Haven Branch Manager
Liberty Bank

Mark R. Gingras
Principal
G&G Beverage Distributors, Inc.

 

Michael Helfgott (Chairman)
Educational and
Nonprofit Consultant

Chandler J. Howard
President & CEO, Liberty Bank

James A. Mengacci
President
Thurston Mengacci, Inc.

Sue Murphy (ex officio)
Executive Director
Liberty Bank Foundation

 

Wilfredo Nieves
President
Capital Community College

Thomas J. Pastorello
Chief Financial Officer
Liberty Bank

Richard W. Tomc
Attorney, Richard W. Tomc
& Associates, PC

Officers

Chandler J. Howard
President

Sue Murphy
Executive Director and Secretary

Kathleen Doucette
Treasurer

Founding Directors

Rick Bellows (deceased)

Don Bidwell

Woodbridge D’Oench

Michael Helfgott

Willard McRae (deceased)

Awards
  • 2017 John S. Martinez Community Service Award, presented by Columbus House
  • 2015 Community Spirit Award, presented by the ACCESS Community Action Agency
  • Outstanding Foundation for 2014, from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Connecticut and Fairfield County Chapters
  • 2011 and 2013 Community Commitment Award for Volunteerism and Philanthropy, presented by the American Bankers Association
  • New England Financial Marketing Award for Overall Philanthropy, 2012
  • Robert A Haller Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service for 2011, presented by the Connecticut Commission on Children
  • Housing Connecticut Award for 2009, presented by the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association
“The Liberty Bank Foundation is mission driven and relationship focused!  Their customized approach with the Tunxis Foundation provided us with the flexibility and empowerment to repurpose scholarship dollars for maximum value.  We increased their ROI with us; an economic success for an educational program!” 

– Helen Sneed, Executive Director, Tunxis Community College Foundation
Liberty Bank Foundation empowers low-income Connecticut residents through grants to education programs that support economic success and to affordable housing, and fosters advocacy and community collaboration.

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