Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank
(July 23, 2026) — Essex Bank has announced a $17,500 donation to Essex Court, an elderly and disabled housing facility managed by the Essex Housing Authority. The funds will be used to install fourteen patios, enhancing the residents’ quality of life. The “step-less” concrete patios will be placed outside twenty-eight units, replacing uneven terrain and enabling aging residents to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.
“We are proud to support the Essex Housing Authority and their commitment to our local residents,” said Diane Arnold, President and CEO at Essex Bank. “Essex Court provides an important service, and we hope this donation helps them maintain a safe, healthy environment for all community members living there.”
Essex Bank is a leading provider of financial services since 1851. Featuring six Bank branch locations, Essex Trust, and wholly owned subsidiary Essex Financial, Essex Bank empowers customers throughout the Connecticut Shoreline and River Valley. Essex Bank prides itself on safe banking practices, personalized service, and deep community investment. It was the first
bank in the State of Connecticut to share profits with the community it serves, and each year –through its Community Investment Program – Essex Bank donates up to 10% of its after-tax net income to nonprofit organizations and community development projects. The Bank also has won numerous awards for its team and expertise, including the Best of the Shoreline, and is rated by Bauer Financial as a 5-Star institution. For more information, please visit www.essex.bank. Member FDIC – Equal Housing Lender
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