Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is proud to recognize Liberty Bank Foundation (LBF) for its generous grant in support of the organization’s Community-Based and Big Futures Mentoring programs. LBF’s $10,000 grant will help expand Connecticut children’s access to one-to-one mentoring and broaden.

Liberty Bank and BBBSCT have been collaborating for nearly two decades, working together to strengthen opportunities for youth, families, and communities throughout the state. Through the BBBSCT Community-Based Mentoring Program, BBBS staff match children with caring adult mentors who provide support and encouragement. The program helps young people build confidence, strengthen their social-emotional skills, and feel connected to a trusted role model outside of school and home. The BBBSCT Big Futures Program supports young people as they begin preparing for life after high school, helping them explore education and training opportunities, develop leadership and life skills, and build the tools they need to pursue their goals with confidence.

2026 marks Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut’s 60th anniversary, six decades of matching young people across Connecticut with caring mentors. To date, the BBBSCT has served more than 100,000 children statewide. Grants like this one from the Liberty Bank Foundation enable BBBSCT to enroll hundreds of new children in programming each year without ever charging a family for participation.

“Liberty Bank Foundation’s longstanding support and generosity have been an important element of our success,” said Andy Fleischmann, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut. “When community partners step forward in this way, our team can create lasting mentoring relationships that inspire confidence, expand opportunity, and open doors for the youth we serve. We are deeply grateful for Liberty Bank’s partnership.”

“At Liberty, we care deeply about the communities we serve, and we partner with various organizations in our quest to make a meaningful difference in our communities. This includes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut,” said Liberty Bank President and CEO David W. Glidden, who also serves as President of the Liberty Bank Foundation. “Our children are our future, and together, we can help them learn and grow.”

Thanks to partners like Liberty Bank, BBBSCT continues to expand its impact and help more young people across Connecticut. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut and how to become a mentor, learn more here, or to donate, visit here