AMESBURY – The Penttengill House
The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to The Pettengill House, Inc., headquartered in Amesbury, MA, as a Community Champion Year-Long Sustaining Partner Sponsor. The grant will help enable the organization to sustain wide-ranging programs and services to stabilize, support, and empower vulnerable, at-risk individuals, children, and families in need.
The Pettengill House is a nonprofit community social service agency providing comprehensive case management, basic needs support, emergency assistance, crisis intervention, and an array of essential programs and services for individuals, children, and families of all ages across nine Massachusetts communities. Their mission is to support and empower individuals and families of all ages by providing person-centered social services and coordinating community resources that foster stabilization, education, and well-being.
“It’s easy to see why The Pettengill House is such an integral and crucially important partner in our community,” said Newburyport Bank President John Burcke. “The organization is a cornerstone for social services making a significant impact by providing critical resources to vulnerable populations and strengthening the community’s overall welfare. We stand by and support their efforts.”
NEWBURYPORT – Tough Warrior Princess
The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $2,500 to Tough Warrior Princess (TWP) of Amesbury, MA. TWP is an organization that stands united in providing support, comfort, love, and resources to women affected by cancer. As an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, they serve the communities of the North Shore of Boston and southern New Hampshire. With a dedicated board of 10 directors and a passionate army of volunteers, they are committed to making a difference in the lives of women facing cancer.
The Foundation donation will be used to purchase supplies for the Warrior Basket Program. Each basket is filled with items an individual may need to get through diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some of the items include blankets, socks, head coverings, and gift cards to CVS, Market Basket, Dunkin, and for gasoline. The goal is to ensure that every basket request is filled.
“Tough Warrior Princess is simply an amazing organization,” said Newburyport President John Burcke. “Many of their members have personally experienced cancer or have been impacted by it, making their mission deeply personal. They are a great example of how local communities can come together to make a significant impact on people’s lives through grassroots activism and support.”
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Literary Association
The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Newburyport Literary Association. The Association is a vibrant community of readers and writers who come together each year for the Newburyport Literary Festival (NLF) to bask in the love of reading. The celebration of literature, from fiction to poetry to non-fiction and biography, the festival features author readings, panel discussions, and book signings held in venues across historic Newburyport.
The Foundation grant will assist in providing funding to support the NLF’s operations and programming for the year 2025. The NLF relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants to cover its expenses, which include venue rentals, author travel and lodging, promotional resources, information technology costs, and volunteer engagement. The dedicated staff includes unpaid volunteers.
In commenting on the Foundation grant, Newburyport Bank President John Burcke stated, “The festival is deeply connected to the community of Newburyport. It brings people together to celebrate literature, foster conversations, and encourage a culture of reading. And, local businesses, schools, and organizations often get involved, enhancing the town’s cultural vibrancy. It’s something we are proud of and happy to support.”
