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Patriot Bank’s Partnership With Housatonic Community College Includes Scholarships, Housing Support
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Patriot Bank, which has a branch in Darien, has awarded a $15,000 grant to support student scholarships at Housatonic Community College. The Patriot Bank Scholarship Award will aid students with proven academic performance and demonstrated financial need, the Housatonic Community College Foundation said in an announcement about the gift. Additionally, on learning about the heightened food insecurity and housing crisis facing many Housatonic Community College (HCC) students, the bank pledged an additional $1,000 per month of support. Along with helping students facing housing emergencies, the college operates an on-campus food pantry funded by the HCC Foundation and provides students with nutritious food options and basic necessities to help them stay focused on their education. “Patriot Bank recognizes food insecurity and housing needs are obstacles to academic performance, retention, and graduations,” said Rob Russell, president and CEO of Patriot.
