Foundation Friday honors two outstanding local nonprofits this week – Mothers for Others and Norwalk Community College Foundation, Inc. These great organizations are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us in congratulating them both 👏 👏 !
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About us
First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, Conn. for more than 170 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 13 branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Fairfield, New Canaan and Westport offering deposit products, mortgages, wealth management, business banking services, and a full array of digital banking products including mobile and online banking. First County Bank has more than 220 employees, assets in excess of $2 billion. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender Terms of Use: Firstcountybank.com/terms-use/
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- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Stamford, CT
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1851
- Specialties
- Personal and Business Banking, Trust & Investment Services, Wealth Management, and Mortgages & Home Equity
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Employees at First County Bank
Updates
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Join us for our upcoming Business Day hosted at our Greenwich Branch on October 24th, from 9:00 A.M-5:00 P.M. This event is an opportunity for our customers and community neighbors to connect with our Greenwich Branch staff along with members from First County Bank’s Commercial and Residential Lending team, our Cash Management Services department, and representatives from our Wealth Management division First County Advisors, who will be onsite throughout the day. For more information about our Business Day or if you are interested in scheduling an appointment to connect, please email Greenwich Branch Manager Sebastian Kulesza at: skulesza@firstcountybank.com
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This week, Foundation Friday highlights Kids Helping Kids and The Pilot House Special Needs Center. These two local nonprofits are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Congrats to both of these wonderful organizations!
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First County Bank Foundation is currently accepting applications for our annual FirstClass Grants for Teachers program 👩🏫. K-5 public school teachers in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, and Bridgeport are invited to apply for our FirstClass Grant Program which helps provide teachers with creative, educational and inspirational programs for their students in our local community. Visit our website for more information about our FirstClass Grants including how to apply. #Teachers #K5Teachers #grants
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First County Bank Foundation proudly participated in the community-wide fundraising efforts for the Mather Homestead Foundation’s Phase One 1778 House Restoration Project, by providing a leadership grant along with David Genovese, CEO of Baywater Properties. “The First County Bank Foundation is honored to support an important project that both preserves the rich history of our community and provides the opportunity for local residents to learn more about early American history,” said Robert Granata, CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation. David Genovese added, "We are thrilled to be a part of this collaborative effort to restore such a significant historical landmark. The Mather Homestead is a treasure for Darien, and this project ensures its preservation for future generations." To learn more about the Mather Homestead and the restoration project, please visit matherhomestead.org. Pictured 📷: At the grant presentation (from left) Sarah Nickerson representing the Mather family, David Genovese - CEO of Baywater Properties, Karen M. Kelly- Vice President of First County Bank Foundation, Robert Granata - CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation, Heather Raker - Executive Director of the Mather Homestead Foundation, Willard Miley – President of First County Bank and Vice President of First County Bank Foundation, and Carol Glassmeyer -Mather Homestead Foundation Board member
The Mather Homestead | Darien, CT | Bringing History to Life!
matherhomestead.org
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This month’s Employee Spotlight is Sebastian Kulesza, AVP, Greenwich Branch Manager. Sebastian’s tenure with First County Bank spans over 20 years, which was aided by the support of great mentors, positive guidance and his charismatic demeanor. Get better acquainted with Sebastian, including the Frank Sinatra lyric that had such an impact on his life as a teenager in Brooklyn, and the part of his role as Branch Manager that he finds the most fulfilling.
First County Bank Employee Spotlight - Sebastian Kulesza
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Laurel House, Inc. and Stamford JCC are this week’s featured local nonprofits for this edition of Foundation Friday. These organizations are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us in congratulating them!
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First County Bank Foundation’s annual FirstClass Grants for Teachers program is underway and accepting applications 👩🏫 🍎. K-5 public school teachers in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport and Bridgeport, are invited to apply for our FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers, which helps public school teachers provide creative, educational and inspirational programs for their students in our local community. Visit our website for more information on this grant program including how to apply.
Grant Applications in Fairfield County, Connecticut
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First County Bank Foundation is pleased to announce Joanne and Ronald Salvatore of Stamford are the 2024 recipients of the Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award. “Joanne and Ron Salvatore clearly exemplify the spirit of the Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award. Their ongoing commitment to the local community has impacted countless nonprofits and their constituents over the years,” stated Robert J. Granata, Chairman and CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation. “We’re proud to recognize such a deserving couple as the Salvatores with this year’s award,” added Granata. “We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award. Our community involvement is extremely rewarding as we consider it a privilege to support local nonprofits as they pursue their mission of helping local neighbors who are in need,” stated the Salvatores. “We thank First County Bank Foundation for its continuing support of the causes that we are passionate about,” added the Salvatores.
Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award Recipient
firstcountybank.com
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In today’s digital world, data breaches and scam attempts are increasingly common, and often threaten personal information, such as social security numbers. One of the most effective ways to protect yourself from identity theft is by freezing your credit. Check out our latest article, where we provide a clear and concise guide on credit freezing, why it's important and how you can do it for free.
Securing Your Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Freezing Your Credit
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