Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Employees Donate Over $22,000 in Q4 2024
Local Charities receive Boost from Employee Giving Program
Table of Contents
- Local Charities receive Boost from Employee Giving Program
- Local Charities Receive Boost from Employee Giving program: Q&A
- What is the ”Casual for a Cause” Program?
- Which organizations benefited from the Q4 2024 donations?
- How will Farm Tomorrow use the donation?
- How will Hancock County Habitat for Humanity use the donation?
- How will the Maine Maritime Museum use the donation?
- How will the Pine Tree Society use the donation?
- How will Shaw Institute use the donation?
- How will New London Hospital use the donation?
- How will upper Valley Habitat for Humanity use the donation?
- How will Brandon Free Public Library use the donation?
- How will Norman Williams Public Library use the donation?
- How will Royalton Memorial Library use the donation?
- What is the total amount donated through the “Casual for a Cause” program to date?
- Key Details About the “Casual for a Cause” Program Recipients
A “Casual for a cause” program has significantly impacted community organizations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As its inception in 2018, the initiative has channeled over $372,000 to various local causes.
The program allows employees to easily donate to causes they support, pooling individual contributions to create considerable donations. This collective effort has a “very real impact on community organizations and the people they serve.”
Q4 2024 Donation Recipients
Here’s a look at the organizations that benefited from the Q4 2024 donations:
Maine
Farm tommorow
Farm Tomorrow, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting conventional farming practices, received funding to support its hands-on learning programs. These programs teach skills like horse-based farming, timber framing, cheese making, and canning.
According to Genio bertin, Program Director of Farm Tomorrow, “These funds will support programs that provide experiences to reconnect people with our agricultural lands through rural and traditional farming practices.” He added,”thank you for believing in the work we do and supporting the community we all call home.”
Learn more at farmtomorrow.org.
hancock County Habitat for Humanity
Hancock County Habitat for Humanity builds affordable houses and offers the Aging in Place Housing Plus Program. The donation will help purchase flooring for a home under construction.
Sherry Billings, Executive Director of Hancock County Habitat for Humanity, stated, “We are so grateful to receive these funds… These funds will go toward the purchase of flooring for the home we currently have under construction. This home will move a family into safe, affordable permanent housing.”
More details is available at hancockcountyhabitat.org.
Maine Maritime Museum
The Maine Maritime Museum, which connects people to Maine’s maritime history, will use the funds to support its exhibits, lectures, summer camps, and other programs.
chris Timm, executive Director of Maine maritime Museum, said, “Maine maritime Museum is so grateful… Thanks to them, our exhibits, lectures, summer camps, Discovery Boatbuilding program, cruises, and all other programs will continue to be both a resource to our community and an vital economic tourism driver in our region.”
Visit mainemaritimemuseum.org for details.
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society, which provides opportunities for Maine children and adults with disabilities, will use the donation to support Pine Tree Camp, a fully accessible summer camp.
Dawn Willard-Robinson, Director of Pine Tree Camp, explained, “thank you… for helping us uphold an 80-year promise at Pine Tree Camp: never turning away a camper due to an inability to pay. Their generosity gives Maine children and adults with disabilities the chance to experience a fully accessible, barrier-free summer camp…it’s an investment in lifelong friendships, confidence, and independence.”
find out more at pinetreesociety.org.
shaw Institute
shaw Institute, a scientific research organization focused on environmental and human health, will use the funds to support its research and community engagement efforts.
Charles Rolsky, Ph.D., Executive Director and Senior Research Scientist at Shaw Institute, said, “We are sincerely thankful… that selected us for this program and donated to empower our work… Together, we can better protect and understand what impacts the health of humans, wildlife and the fragile ecosystems that we all share.”
Learn more at shawinstitute.org.
New Hampshire
New London Hospital
New London Hospital, a rural community hospital, will use the donation to support its mission of providing high-quality healthcare to the region.
Lauren Geddes Wirth, MD, CEO and President of New London Hospital, stated, “We are deeply grateful… for choosing New London Hospital as the beneficiary of their ‘Casual for a Cause’ program… Their generosity directly supports our mission to improve the well-being of individuals in our region by providing high-quality healthcare to our communities.”
Visit newlondonhospital.org for more information.
upper Valley Habitat for Humanity
Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity, which builds affordable homes in Vermont and New Hampshire, will use the donation to further its mission of providing affordable housing.
Jack Kauders, Executive Director of Upper Valley habitat for Humanity, noted, ”Affordable housing for working families is a critical need in the Upper Valley and… has shown that they are committed to helping to fill that need with this generous donation and their long history of support.”
More details are available at uvhabitat.org.
Vermont
Brandon Free Public Library
Brandon Free Public Library will use the funds to expand its resources and enrich the community with greater access to knowledge and learning.
Molly Kennedy, Director of Brandon Free Public Library, said, “Bar Harbor Bank and their generous employees are valued community partners, playing a vital role in strengthening Brandon Free Public Library’s ability to expand its resources, enriching the community with greater access to knowledge, learning, and inspiration.”
Learn more at brandonpubliclibrary.org.
Norman Williams public Library
Norman Williams Public Library will use the donation to expand its resources and programs, fostering a stronger and more informed community.
Clare McFarland, Director of norman Williams Public Library, explained, “This generous support… enables us to expand our resources and programs… The bank’s commitment to our mission helps us build a stronger, more informed, and connected community.”
Visit normanwilliams.org for details.
Royalton Memorial Library
Royalton Memorial Library will use the gift to support its mission of fostering a love of learning,creativity,and exploration.
Pam Levasseur, Assistant Director of Royalton Memorial Library, stated, “This generous gift goes beyond books and resources; it is an investment in our community… This gift will be used to support our mission of fostering a love of learning, creativity, and exploration.”
Find out more at royaltonlibrary.org.
Local Charities Receive Boost from Employee Giving program: Q&A
A “Casual for a Cause” program is making a meaningful difference in communities across Maine, New Hampshire, adn Vermont. Since its establishment in 2018, this initiative has directed over $372,000 to various local charities. This article delves into the specifics of this program and the organizations that benefited in Q4 2024.
What is the ”Casual for a Cause” Program?
The “Casual for a Cause” program is an employee giving initiative that allows employees to easily donate to causes they care about. Individual contributions are pooled together,resulting in considerable donations that have a real impact on community organizations and the people they serve.
Which organizations benefited from the Q4 2024 donations?
Here’s a detailed look at the organizations that received donations in Q4 2024, broken down by state:
Maine
Farm Tomorrow: Supports hands-on learning programs focused on conventional farming practices.
Hancock County Habitat for Humanity: Builds affordable houses and offers aging-in-place programs.
Maine Maritime Museum: Connects people to Maine’s maritime history through exhibits, lectures, and programs.
Pine Tree Society: Provides opportunities for Maine children and adults with disabilities, including a fully accessible summer camp.
Shaw Institute: A scientific research organization focusing on environmental and human health.
New Hampshire
New London Hospital: A rural community hospital providing high-quality healthcare to the region.
Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity: Builds affordable homes in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Vermont
Brandon Free Public Library: Expands resources to enrich the community with greater access to knowledge and learning.
Norman Williams public Library: Expands resources and programs to foster a stronger and more informed community.
royalton Memorial Library: Supports its mission of fostering a love of learning, creativity, and exploration.
How will Farm Tomorrow use the donation?
Farm Tomorrow will use the funds to support programs that provide experiences reconnecting people with agricultural lands through rural and traditional farming practices. These programs include horse-based farming,timber framing,cheese making,and canning.
How will Hancock County Habitat for Humanity use the donation?
Hancock County Habitat for Humanity will use the funds to purchase flooring for a home currently under construction. This home will provide safe, affordable, permanent housing for a family.
How will the Maine Maritime Museum use the donation?
The Maine Maritime Museum will use the funds to support its exhibits, lectures, summer camps, Finding Boatbuilding program, cruises, and all other programs. These initiatives serve as a resource to the community and a vital economic tourism driver in the region.
How will the Pine Tree Society use the donation?
The Pine Tree Society will use the donation to support Pine Tree Camp, a fully accessible summer camp for Maine children and adults with disabilities. This ensures that no camper is turned away due to an inability to pay, fostering lifelong friendships, confidence, and independence.
How will Shaw Institute use the donation?
Shaw Institute will use the funds to support its research and community engagement efforts,helping to protect and understand the impacts on the health of humans,wildlife,and fragile ecosystems.
How will New London Hospital use the donation?
New london Hospital will use the donation to support its mission of improving the well-being of individuals in the region by providing high-quality healthcare to the community.
How will upper Valley Habitat for Humanity use the donation?
Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity will use the donation to further its mission of providing affordable housing for working families in the Upper Valley.
How will Brandon Free Public Library use the donation?
brandon Free Public Library will use the funds to expand its resources, enriching the community with greater access to knowledge, learning, and inspiration.
How will Norman Williams Public Library use the donation?
Norman Williams Public Library will use the donation to expand its resources and programs, fostering a stronger, more informed, and connected community.
How will Royalton Memorial Library use the donation?
Royalton Memorial Library will use the gift to support its mission of fostering a love of learning, creativity, and exploration within the community.
What is the total amount donated through the “Casual for a Cause” program to date?
As its inception in 2018, the “Casual for a Cause” program has channeled over $372,000 to various local causes.
Key Details About the “Casual for a Cause” Program Recipients
| Organization | State | Focus | Use of Donation |
| :———————————- | :———– | :——————————————————————— | :———————————————————————————————————————— |
| Farm Tomorrow | Maine | Traditional Farming Practices | Support hands-on learning programs |
| Hancock County Habitat for Humanity | Maine | Affordable Housing | Purchase flooring for a home under construction |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Maine | Maritime History | Support exhibits, lectures, summer camps, cruises, and other programs |
| Pine Tree Society | Maine | Opportunities for People with Disabilities | Support Pine tree Camp, a fully accessible summer camp |
| Shaw Institute | Maine | Environmental and Human health Research | Support research and community engagement efforts |
| New London Hospital | New Hampshire | Rural Healthcare | Support the hospital’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare |
| Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity | New Hampshire | Affordable Housing | Further the mission of providing affordable housing for working families |
| Brandon Free Public Library | Vermont | Community Library | expand resources and enrich the community with access to knowledge and learning |
| Norman Williams Public Library | Vermont | Community Library | Expand resources and programs, fostering a stronger community |
| Royalton Memorial Library | Vermont | Community Library | Support the mission of fostering a love of learning, creativity, and exploration |