The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $12,500 in grants to nine local organizations dedicated to healthcare and social services.

The grants were announced by Michael Alberts, President of Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation.

United Community & Family Services received a $5,000 grant, which will go towards the pledged support for the Griswold Health Center capital campaign. Another recipient, Day Kimball Hospital, received a $1,000 grant towards its annual appeal.

Grants totaling $6,500 were allocated for seven local social services organizations, including Thames Valley Council for Community Action to help fund the Senior Nutrition Program.

In addition, a $500 grant was awarded to Griswold PRIDE to purchase locking storage containers for marijuana cannabis products to prevent accidental ingestion and overdose.

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