Posted On: October 28, 2024 by Newburyport Bank in: Community Press Release
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.”
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Newburyport Bank is a Massachusetts-chartered savings bank headquartered in Newburyport, MA. Founded in 1854, the Bank operates 11 locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and holds over $1.6 billion in assets. Deposits at Newburyport Bank are federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), with excess insurance provided by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Newburyport Bank, along with Pentucket Bank, is supported by the shared services organization of River Run.
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