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2020 Community Impact Report

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From the President & CEO

Welcome to the Thomaston Savings Bank Community Impact Report!

2020 was an incredibly trying year as people everywhere worked to cope with and overcome the hardships associated with COVID-19 – and our community was not immune. Issues stemming from the pandemic could be felt in all facets of our lives, and while the Bank was working with businesses and individuals to lessen their financial burden, we knew there was more work to be done to support our nonprofit sector.

Shortly after the World Health Organization declared the worldwide pandemic, the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Board of Trustees unanimously supported a move to grant making which would enable the Bank to rapidly respond to the emergent needs stemming from the pandemic.  The Foundation quickly implemented the Phase One 2020 COVID-19 Response Grant Cycle, whose focus was to respond to arising critical needs in the areas of crisis intervention, food security and homelessness and housing security. 

While COVID-19 dominated so much of the conversation, our other ongoing initiatives and programs to support the community did not fall by the wayside. Our Foundation held a second grant cycle focused in the areas of arts and culture, emergency responders, health and human services, and youth services. We held our annual Act to Impact employee giving campaign, allowing our employees to determine how $31,500 of Foundation funds would be granted. The Bank continued to donate to area fuel funds, and our employees were persistent in donating their time and resources to those in need. I invite you to browse our full report to see the impact our Bank, Foundation and employees have made in the lives of those who live, work and play in our community.

I am continuously impressed with the efforts made by the collective Thomaston Savings Bank Team to ensure financial success and a positive philanthropic impact in our communities.

Sincerely,

Stephen L. Lewis
President & Chief Executive Officer

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Total Foundation Assets

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Total Foundation Grants

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Total Giving

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Bank Charitable Giving

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Organizations Impacted

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Foundation

The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation was created over 20 years ago to identify and distribute funds to local charitable, health, public safety, arts and educations programs in the communities we serve. In addition to the Bank and all its employees, the Foundation has been a catalyst for continuous growth and prosperity by adhering strictly to our mission of giving back to our communities. 


In light of the COVID-19 health crisis and the immediate need for help, The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation broke its Annual Grant Cycle into two phases, the first of which focused solely on supporting basic human needs arising from this pandemic and deploying resources for coronavirus response. The second phase of the grant cycle focused in the areas of arts & culture, emergency responders, health & human services, and youth services

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Phase One

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Phase Two

#MoreThanBankers

Thomaston Savings Bank employees are so much more than bankers. They are involved in a variety of organizations and causes throughout the community and actively seek out opportunities to help better the lives of those who live in our service area. 

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Phyllis Tucker – Officer, Branch Manager & Cash Management Specialist

"I know firsthand the impact volunteerism can make on an individual’s life and in the community. I am grateful to be in a position to give back to my community and do so through amazing organizations like For Goodness Sake, the United Way of West Central CT, and the Bristol Rotary Club."

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Trish Tomlinson – VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer

"My volunteerism is amplified through my work with the United Way of West Central CT. As a Board Member of this organization, and a member of the Allocations Committee, I not only see our area’s need first hand, but how many individuals and families are supported through its partnerships. Playing a part in bringing our community together, to create a brighter future for all, is incredibly rewarding."

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John Scarritt – VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer & Small Business Manager

"Helping area youth connect with nature in a way that cultivates appreciation and respect through the Environmental Learning Center of CT is a rewarding way to donate my time. The programs offered through this organization not only bring immense value to those participating but help to preserve and protect over 750 acres of land."

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Amber Pinette – Infinex Financial Advisor

"There are so many organizations that work to improve the lives of those in our area. From serving meals to those in need, to cleaning up the grounds for children attending an inclusive camp, supporting the arts, and everything in between, I find it incredibly fulfilling to positively contribute to my community through local nonprofits."

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Michael Dayton – Officer, Small Business Lender

"Participating in the public safety and emergency response efforts of my surrounding communities as Captain in the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department and Deputy Commander of the Region 5 Dive Team is something I am proud to do. The weight of helping those in extreme moments of need is not a responsibility I take lightly and feel privileged to serve multiple communities, including the entirety of Thomaston Savings Bank’s footprint, alongside such skilled teams."

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Karen Gugliotti – Loan Closing Administrator

"I gladly donate time to Are You Dense, Inc., a non-profit organization making significant efforts to educate the public on the risks and screening challenges surrounding dense breast tissue and continuously advocating for those living with this condition. Serving on the Board of Directors has allowed me to witness firsthand the positive difference our knowledge, resources and public policy changes have made in the lives of those afflicted with dense breasts."

Health & Human Services

Thomaston Savings Bank and its Foundation continued its unshakable support of organizations that actively help our citizens in need. The Bank has provided funding for several fuel banks and given grants for countless programs offered by local non-profits. We continued to provide for organizations dedicated to keeping us safe by funding programs and equipment needed by our police, fire, and ambulance services. 

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Arts & Culture

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Emergency Responders

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Health & Human Services

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Youth Services

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Crisis Intervention

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Food Security

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Homelessness & Housing Security

Workplace Culture

We place a large focus on employee culture and understand that our customers and community commitment start with our team and the environment in which they work. Because of this, the Bank takes great steps to ensure our employees have the tools they need to create an effective and enjoyable workplace.

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"As Thomaston Savings Bank’s Chief Human Resources Officer, being recognized as one of the state’s Top Workplaces for the 6th consecutive year, is certainly a highlight for 2020. I am proud to be part of an organization that continuously focuses on employee culture and am grateful to work with individuals invested in the Bank’s mission and commitment to the community."

–Rebecca Kayfus, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Employee Giving

Thomaston Savings Bank employees tirelessly strive to make an impact in their community. They volunteer as a group representing the Bank but complete most of their volunteer hours independently. Their care for the community’s wellbeing is evident in the time they spend working to make it the best place possible to live and work.

  • Volunteer Hours:
    6,867

  • Employees that Donate to Area United Ways:
    94% 

  • UW Top 25 Campaign Contributor:
    $30,776 Raised

Employee Achievement

 

Our employees work to continuously better themselves through education and professional development.

 
We proudly celebrate our employees’ achievement and continue to encourage them to take advantage of any and all opportunities they feel may be beneficial to their professional and personal growth. 
 

Cheryl Lindstrom

Cheryl Lindstrom - Community Outreach Officer

Connecticut School of Finance & Management, Graduate

Rob Fuhrman

Rob Fuhrman - Officer, Branch Manager & Cash Management Specialist

Connecticut School of Finance & Management, Graduate

Pilar Katrenya

Pilar Katrenya - Officer, Branch Manager

Leadership Greater Waterbury, Graduate

Alyson Zibell

Alyson Zibell - Infinex Financial Advisor

Retirement Income Certified Professional

Amber Pineete

Amber Pinette - Infinex Financial Advisor

Retirement Income Certified Professional

Jonathan Gilbode

Jonathan Gilbode - SVP, Chief Digital Banking Officer

Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Graduate

Whitney Cadett

Whitney Cadett - AVP, Marketing Manager

Masters of Business Administration, Post University

Altrin Elmazi

Altrin Elmazi - AVP, Systems Security Officer

BS, Computer Science, Central Connecticut State University

Equal Housing Lender Routing #: 211174259

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