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Banking for the Community

Empowering Our Community,One Vote at a Time.


We’re proud to launch the 19th annual Banking for the Community—BankGloucester’s signature giving program that invests directly in the nonprofits making a difference in our community. This year, we're thrilled to announce that we're increasing our giving!

This year, we’re awarded $35,000 to 21 deserving nonprofits across Cape Ann and surrounding communities -- 20 nominated organizations and one write-in. Since 2008, our Banking for the Community program has awarded more than $380,000 to local organizations, with funding amounts decided entirely by community votes. 

Your vote = real impact.

The more votes an organization receives, the greater their share of the $35,000 prize.
 

$35,000 to donate!

1st Place: $5,000
2nd Place: $4,000
3rd & 4th Place: $3,000 
4th, 5th, & 7th Place: $2,000 each
14 Additional Organizations: $1,000 each

Together we can make a difference.

Learn more about the nominated organization below. Click here to read their mission statements. 
 

2026 Banking for the Community Reception
2025 Banking for the Community big group photo of all nominees in the BankGloucester lobby. 2025 Banking for the Community first place winners Cape Ann Animal Aid 2025 Banking for the Community second place winners The Open Door. BankGloucester president presenting a check to Julie LaFontaine
2025 Banking for the Community third place winners Generous Gardeners. BankGloucester president presenting the Generous Gardeners team a check. BankGloucester President presenting a check to fourth place winner Ipswich Humane Group at the 2025 Banking for the Community event. Bank Gloucester president presenting a check to fifth place winner Cape Ann Veterans Services at the 2025 Banking for the Community event.
BankGloucester President with two gentlemen all in suits attending the 2025 Banking for the Community event. A family, a man, three women, and a young girl posing for a picture at the 2025 Banking for the Community event. 5 women and 1 man, Community members attending the 2025 Banking for the Community event.
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