Community Support
We believe in investing in the communities where we work and live.

Community engagement is at the heart of who we are.
Through sponsorships and volunteering, Ives Bank makes a positive impact by providing much-needed resources and support.
Organizations
Our employees proudly participate in these organizational events:
- Annual United Way of Western Connecticut and Greater Waterbury Day of Action
- The Center for Empowerment and Education Safe Walk Housatonic Habitat for Humanity Spring Clean-Up
- The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation Butterfly Party and 5K race for Catherine
Food Banks
Ives Bank is committed to supporting local food banks and helping to alleviate food insecurity in our community. In 2023, we continue to support these groups:
- Daily Bread Food Pantry
- Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries
- The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
- The United Way of Greater Waterbury Stock the Pantry Food Drive and Camping for Cans (collecting over 500 lbs of food)
- Community Food Rescue, a program of the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut providing seniors with more than 60 lbs. of groceries and fresh produce
- Camella’s Cupboard
- Walnut Hill Community Church Food Pantry
- Hillside Food Pantry
Mentoring Programs
Mentoring plays an important role at Ives Bank and we're proud of these programs:
- Danbury School and Business Connection
- Danbury Youth Services Summer Employment Program
- Women’s Mentoring Network
- Waterbury Boys and Girls Club
- Junior Achievement
- Human Services Council

Focused on helping organizations that provide essential support and services.