In their latest effort to support the health and well-being of their community, Union Savings Bank employees raised $54,995.54 for the United Way of Western Connecticut during its 2008-2009 Live United™ campaign. Employee contributions were matched by the Bank dollar for dollar for a total contribution of $109,911.08.

“Union Savings Bank has a long history of support for the United Way,” stated Michael Johnston, CEO, United Way of Western Connecticut. “From the spirit of volunteerism evident among their employees, to their commitment to advocate for change through the Live United campaign to the generous philanthropic giving of both employees and the company, the Bank represents everything that one could hope for from a caring, community oriented business. Given the difficult times, we are inspired by the bank’s spirit of optimism in our community and commitment to ‘do good while doing well’”.

Despite the deepening recession, the Bank's fundraising efforts for United Way saw an 11 percent increase in employee donations compared with last year. An unprecedented 94 percent of the bank's employees participated in the campaign. Along with the bank's matching gift, their contributions will directly benefit the United Way of Western Connecticut, a non-profit organization that promotes financial stability, education and health and wellness to help children, youth and families reach their potential.

“Our commitment to the United Way and other charitable organizations has been a hallmark of our bank for many years,” said John Kline, president and CEO of Union Savings Bank. “We employ remarkable individuals that truly care about their community and are reaching out to help their neighbors especially during these troubled times. Their achievement is something to be proud of and is consistent with our mutual bank mission of supporting our communities.”