Trekkers, of Rockland, is among 27 nonprofit organizations across Northern New England awarded with a piece of $86,000 in grants by The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation. Trekkers has been awarded $2,500.

"These grant awards underscore the Foundation’s continued commitment to building vibrant, resilient communities by supporting organizations that expand access to initiatives, including essential services, foster youth development, and support vulnerable populations," said Bangor Savings Bank.

“These organizations create meaningful change across the region and in the communities we call home,” said Lannie Moffatt, EVP, Chief Operating Officer. “Their efforts reflect the needs that matter most to our employees and neighbors—strengthening and uplifting the places we live and work.”

These grants support nonprofits that bring awareness to literacy and education, expand food security, promote mental health, ensure housing stability, and advance community wellness. 

Recipients Include:

$2,000
Action for Health and Employment Access Development (AHEAD) 
Bangor, Penobscot, ME
AHEAD supports immigrants in Maine through English as a Second Language (ESL) and financial literacy programs. The grant will fund learning materials, transportation, mentorship, and program coordination to help individuals improve workplace communication and achieve personal goals.

$5,000
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry 
Ellsworth, Hancock, ME
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry provides groceries and dignity to Hancock County residents experiencing food insecurity. The grant will help purchase supplemental groceries for the pantry’s over 5,100 individuals from more than 2,000 local families, who are expected to make 20,000 visits in 2025.

$5,000
SCORE
Derry, Statewide, NH
SCORE is a volunteer-driven organization that provides free mentoring and educational workshops to entrepreneurs across New Hampshire. With a network of approximately 50 experienced volunteer mentors, SCORE NH provides guidance in areas such as business planning, accounting, operations, marketing, and more. Last year alone, the chapter delivered over 5,000 services to entrepreneurs across the state, excluding the Seacoast region. Funds will be used to help recruit volunteer mentors, conduct client feedback surveys, and expand outreach.

$2,000
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop 
Pittsfield, Merrimack, NH
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW) provides free, year-round programming for youth in grades 6–12, offering a safe and supportive space for creativity, connection, and personal growth. PYW serves approximately 200 youth annually and has been a vital community resource since 1986. The grant will support the Drop-In Center and access to after-school and school break programming, as well as new equipment and supplies for special programming–including the cooking club, arts and crafts, music, and recreational opportunities–ensuring continued access to enriching experiences throughout the year. 

Additional Grant Recipients Include:

Acadia Senior College | $3,100
Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, ME

Atkins Memorial Library | $3,000
Corinth, Penobscot County, ME

Bangor Public Library | $3,000
Bangor, Penobscot County, ME 

Bingham Union Library | $4,000
Bingham, Somerset County, ME

Camp Sunshine | $3,000
Casco, Cumberland County, ME

Camp To Belong, Maine | $3,000
Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

CASA of NH | $2,500
Manchester, Statewide, NH

Connor's Climb Foundation | $2,000 
Exeter, Grafton County, NH

Design Wall Housing | $5,000 
Hermon, Penobscot County, ME 

Friends of Community Fitness | $2,000 
Guilford, Piscataquis County, ME

Good Helper Foundation | $2,500 
Gorham, Cumberland County, ME

Lewiston Housing | $5,000 
Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME

Lincoln Regional Food Cupboard | $2,500 
Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME

Literacy Volunteers of Bangor | $2,500 
Bangor, Penobscot County, ME

My Breast Cancer Support | $5,000 
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

Reigning Hope Ranch | $2,500 
Orrington, Penobscot County, ME

SEE Science Center, Inc. | $4,212.50
Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH

SPCA of Hancock County | $2,500 
Trenton, Hancock County, ME

Southern Maine Agency on Aging | $5,000 
Biddeford, Cumberland County, ME

Table of Plenty | $2,500 
Berwick, York County, ME

Trekkers | $2,500 
Rockland, Knox County, ME

UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center | $2,500 
Goffstown, Hillsborough County, NH

Waypoint | $2,500 
Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH

Learn more about the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation and its commitment to strengthening communities across Northern New England. 

About Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor Savings Bank, with over $7 billion in assets, offers retail banking, business and comprehensive commercial banking, payment and corporate services, HR and payroll technologies, and merchant solutions. Wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are offered through Bangor Wealth Management, a division of Bangor Savings Bank, and Bangor Wealth Management of New Hampshire, LLC, a New Hampshire trust company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Bangor Savings Bank. Investment information can be found at bangor.com/investments. 

Headquartered in Bangor, Maine, the Bank was founded in 1852 and is in its 173rd year, and currently has 70 branches in Maine and New Hampshire and business and/or loan production offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Bangor Savings Bank and The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation invested more than $3.6 million into the region through sponsorships, grants, and partnership initiatives last year. Bangor Savings Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit us at bangor.com. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.