As part of its ongoing effort to enhance the quality of life for residents in the communities where People’s United Bank operates, the People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, awarded $2,500 to Community Caregivers of Greater Derry.
Community Caregivers works to assist individuals in remaining independent through a volunteer community. The funding from People’s United will support Project Up-Keep, a home repair and maintenance program serving elderly and disabled residents in Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Londonderry, Sandown and Windham.
Project Up-Keep also provides free in-home volunteer matches to complete daily living tasks such as light chores, friendly visiting and shopping, as well as transportation to medical appointments.
“The funding will allow us to coordinate as many as 40 small home-repair projects this year, almost all of which simply require a skilled handyman with a little free time, energy and compassion,” said Cindee Tanuma, executive director of Community Caregivers. “We are grateful to People’s United Community Foundation for helping to make this happen.”
“It is difficult for the elderly and those with special needs to handle all of the day-to-day tasks that keep a home in good condition,” said Dianne Mercier, officer of People’s United Community Foundation and president of People’s United Bank, New Hampshire. “We are pleased to support Community Caregivers and this invaluable service.”