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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

We speak with Lisa Bird Vice President and  Community Outreach Officer at Bangor Savings Bank  about Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Awarding $73,060  to Nonprofit Organizations in Maine and New Hampshire.  Further investing in the growth and success of communities across Maine and New Hampshire, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $73,060 to 16 nonprofits dedicated to enriching the region’s quality of life. Among the services provided by these grantees: family support and childcare, youth programming, basic need access, arts and culture, mental health, social equity, and more.

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