Published on : 4/29/2025
Bangor, ME: The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Community Matters More grant recipients, as selected by thousands of votes from community members across Maine and New Hampshire. Forty-four nonprofit organizations will receive more than $140,000 in grants through The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s Community Matters More program, which empowers residents to support nonprofits in their communities.
These organizations address a wide range of local needs – from food security and housing to veteran support, the arts, and mental health services – directly impacting individuals, businesses, and families throughout Northern New England.
Among the 2025 grant recipients is Welcome to Housing in Old Town, Maine. A $4,000 grant recipient, Welcome to Housing is a household goods organization that provides essential items such as cookware, bedding, and furniture to individuals and families transitioning from area shelters to permanent housing. The organization serves a broad population, including veterans and people displaced by fire or domestic violence.
Vouchers for Veterans in Rochester, New Hampshire, was awarded a $4,000 grant to expand its mission to connect veterans with fresh, locally grown food. The nonprofit distributes farmers’ market vouchers to improve nutrition, increase food access, and foster connection and healing among veterans.
“Each year, we are inspired by the dedication and passion of local nonprofits, and we are proud to support their efforts,” said Gavin Robinson, Vice President, Community Relations Manager at Bangor Savings Bank. “The Community Matters More program is a testament to the power of community engagement and the incredible impact these organizations have on our Northern New England communities.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, a $3,000 grant recipient, recently celebrated its award with a check presentation. As one of many organizations focused on building stronger, more connected communities, its work in youth mentorship reflects Community Matters More mission of uplifting essential services across the region.
To meet all of the 2025 Community Matters More winners, please click here.
About Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor Savings Bank, with over $7 billion in assets, offers retail banking, business and comprehensive commercial banking, payment and corporate services, HR and payroll technologies, and merchant solutions. Wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are offered through Bangor Wealth Management, a division of Bangor Savings Bank, and Bangor Wealth Management of New Hampshire, LLC, a New Hampshire trust company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Bangor Savings Bank. Investment information can be found at www.bangor.com/investments.
Headquartered in Bangor, Maine, the Bank was founded in 1852 and is in its 173rd year, and currently has 69 branches in Maine and New Hampshire and business and/or loan production offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Bangor Savings Bank and The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation invested more than $3.6 million into the region through sponsorships, grants, and partnership initiatives last year. Bangor Savings Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit us at bangor.com. Neither Bangor Savings Bank nor its affiliates offer tax, accounting, or legal services. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
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