People’s United Bank donates $15,000 to Shareheat

Hoping to ensure crisis heating funds are available to assist low-income Vermonters this winter, People’s United Bank has donated $15,000 to the CVPS Shareheat Fund.
The People’s United Bank donation will go into a pool of funds that will be used to match customer donations to the heating assistance program. Customer donations, along with the matching dollars, are distributed to five community action agencies across the state to assist those in need.
‘People’s United Bank’s generosity will help protect families across our service territory,’ CVPS President Bob Young said. ‘Combined with CVPS’s donation and grants from other Vermont businesses, the matching pool now totals $145,000.’
‘People’s United Bank supports the Shareheat program because its design leverages additional funds and addresses a critical need in Vermont,’ said Kathy Schirling, director of marketing and community services of People’s United Bank. ‘We encourage anyone in a position to do so to join us in protecting our friends and neighbors who may be struggling to stay warm.’
CVPS shareholders will provide $100,000 to Shareheat this season. People’s United joins Carris Reels, Passumpsic Savings Bank, Weidman Electrical Technology, and The Vermont Country Store as Shareheat Business Partners. Carris Reels, Passumpsic Savings Bank and Weidman Electrical Technology donated $5,000 each, while The Vermont Country Store provided $15,000.
‘Each of these businesses has supported the program over a period of years, making an enormous contribution to the fabric of our communities,’ Young said. ‘These are outstanding companies that share a common belief that businesses like ours have a collective responsibility to our communities and customers.’
Businesses that would like to join the Shareheat Business Partnership Program may call Steve Costello at 747-5427 for more information. Anyone needing crisis fuel assistance should contact their local community action agency.
CVPS Shareheat is a program of last resort for over 1,000 Vermont families each year. Funds are available to assist people who face heating emergencies, often because they never expected to need assistance, lost a job, or have exhausted all other available assistance.
Contributions should be made payable to the CVPS Shareheat Fund. Donations may be mailed with a CVPS payment, or sent separately to CVPS Shareheat, 77 Grove St., Rutland, VT 05701.