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.

Supporting local organizations
Giving back to food banks
Participating in mentoring programs
As an organization, Ives Bank logged more than 4,300 volunteer hours in 2023.

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

Ives Bank is a full-service financial institution headquartered in Danbury, CT.

Investing in the well-being, growth and prosperity of our communities.

Focused on helping organizations that provide essential support and services.

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