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Chelsea Groton Bank AUGUST 2019

Teachers & Non-Profits Invited to Apply for Financial Literacy Grants

Waterford High StudentsFifteen years ago, Chelsea Groton launched the Bank's Community Education program, now called Chelsea University. The program continues to focus on providing free financial education classes and resources to schools, non-profits and businesses, as well as the Bank's customer base. In 2016, Chelsea Groton introduced the Teacher Grant program in order to provide financial support and training to teachers, ensuring the means to offer additional hands-on educational programming in their classrooms.

The Teacher Grant program requires teachers and non-profits who offer financial education as part of their programming to teach six sessions of the Money Smart Education program in the 2019/20 school year, attend a one hour train-the-trainer meeting, give pre- and post-program tests to their class and take a field trip to visit Chelsea Groton Bank. In return, teachers and non-profits will receive a $500 grant for use in their classrooms.

"At a time where budgets are uncertain and classroom teachers may be receiving less than they need to purchase supplies, take field trips, or do creative activities, this grant is a win-win for any teacher in our service area," says Miria Toth, Community Education Officer for Chelsea Groton Bank.

"We believe in creating strong community partnerships and educating our youth to become independent and well-educated financial thinkers," says Toth. "Chelsea Groton is very excited to not only be offering these grants to schools, but to nonprofits that have clients who will truly benefit from financial education."

Recent grantees are educators from Norwich Free Academy, Montville High School, Sayles Elementary School in Sprague, Waterford High School, and The Lighthouse, with several more grants pending.

In addition to the Teacher Grant, Chelsea University financial education programs are offered free of charge for any business, nonprofit or community group interested in offering them. Educational classes span a broad array of topics and can be tailored to the needs of the group. Customers and members of the community are also encouraged to visit the Chelsea University e-learning platform for complimentary access to online classes, articles and more to help you achieve your goals.

If you or your organization are interested in applying for a Chelsea Groton Teacher Grant, please contact Miria Toth at mtoth@chelseagroton.com for more information and an application.



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