BankGloucester has been on Cape Ann since 1887 and we pride ourselves on giving back to the community. We strive for excellence in our duties as a financial institution and in our support of local nonprofit organizations and causes.
As part of our commitment to give back to the people of our community, in 2008 we launched our annual “Banking for the Community” local awards event.
The event, which runs each year throughout September, invites residents of Cape Ann, Ipswich and surrounding communities to vote for their favorite local businesses and organizations. At the end of the month, votes are tallied, and prizes are awarded based on number of votes received.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
BankGloucester President Patrick Thorpe announced the winners of the 2023 Banking for the Community program. Over 10,000 votes were submitted, and the top nineteen organizations were awarded checks totaling a combined $30,000.
In first place, for the second year in a row was Cape Ann Animal Aid who received a $5,000 award! Following their lead, two more familiar names joined them in the winner’s circle. In second place was The Open Door Food Pantry, and in third was Generous Gardeners receiving awards of $4,000 and $3,000 respectively. The Ipswich Humane Group maintained its spot in 4th place receiving $2,000, and Better Together for Cape Ann, a new arrival to the ballot this year placed 5th, also receiving a $2,000 award.
The remaining $14,000 was divided into $1,000 checks and awarded to the following organizations: SeniorCare Inc, Cape Ann Veterans Services, Wellspring House, Ipswich Education Foundation, Maritime Gloucester, Gloucester Education Foundation, NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Health), Care Dimensions, Rose Baker Senior Center, Ipswich Dinner Bell, Manship Artists Residency, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and our two write-in winners, Gloucester Boxing Club & Chorus North Shore.
For more information about the awards, please contact our Marketing Manager, Derek Clements at: Dclements@BankGloucester.com
