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GSB: A Proud Community Partner Since 1875

One of our core principals is giving back to the communities we serve. We work here, we live here, and we truly care about what happens here. We're proud to contribute to a place we love—and happily call home. That’s why we pride ourselves on being a Connecticut community bank.

GSB volunteers at Habitat for Humanity build

Our Philosophy

As a Connecticut community bank, our community’s success is our success. That’s why our team members have a strong calling to volunteer and serve the community, from swinging hammers at Habitat for Humanity builds to staffing booths at local events large and small.

Local Impact

We also support our communities financially. Our sponsorships include financial literacy programs, American Red Cross blood drives, summer concerts on historic town greens and a variety of major fundraising events held by local nonprofits. We're proud to contribute to community events that are rich in history.

Supporting Those Who Lend a Hand

GSB is proud to support Connecticut nonprofits that do so much good in the community by sharing resources and collaborating to achieve common goals. If you would like to discuss a grant request that aligns with our giving program, please contact communitygiving@mygsb.bank.

$310,000 Donated to local communities in 2023

$15,000 Employee contributions matched by the bank

58 Non-profit boards served by GSB team members

$115,000 In community foundation grants

$22,000 In higher-education scholarships

141 Community organizations supported

Making a real difference in our communities

Karla Lindquist, Executive Director, HOPE Partnership

To help strengthen and sustain the welcoming, thriving communities in CT, GSB is always looking for opportunities to provide support. Hear from HOPE Partnership how GSB helps them achieve their mission to do just that.