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KSB donates over $15,000 for Animal Welfare Society's homeless pets
Pictured here, members of the Animal Welfare Society staff and board of directors - and some of their furry friends - join Kennebunk Savings Bank representatives Steve Morris, John Gurski and Paul Wolfe. AWS recently received more than $15,000 as part of the bank's Community Investment Program this year.
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YORK - Earlier this summer, Kennebunk Savings Bank began doling out the funds in its annual Community Investment Program to local agencies and organizations dedicated to helping people - and animals - in need.
Among this year's recipients were York's own Center for Wildlife and Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm.
And, recently, Kennebunk Savings Bank presented the West Kennebunk-based Animal Welfare Society with a check to help care for the thousands of animals that come to the shelter from across York County.
"We are extremely thankful for this vote of confidence and pledge to continue to provide exemplary care for the many needy animals of York County and beyond. This year, the AWS received an astounding $15,562.00 through the kindness of Kennebunk Saving
Bank and its animal-loving clients," said Katie Dolloff of AWS in an announcement of this year's award.
According to Kennebunk Savings Bank's program description, the company "believes it is our responsibility to share our success and to be an exemplary corporate citizen. Through our Community Investment Program and the Kennebunk Savings Foundation, each year we pledge 10 percent of our annual earnings to support non-profit and charitable efforts that create a better tomorrow for York County."
Since the program's introduction in 1994, Kennebunk Savings Bank has invested more than $3 million in grants to hundreds of local organizations through the program.
Each year, the Animal Welfare Society has been featured in the Community Investment Program and has been strongly supported by the many bank clients, according to the AWS.
The funds will go directly to the animals by providing for such needed items such as vaccinations, medications, spay/neuter surgeries and other medical care.
"Dogs, cats and small animals like Snazzy, a wonderful neutered male Terrier mix who recently underwent surgery for eye removal, will appreciate our ability to go above and beyond to provide the best care possible for these animals," Dolloff noted. "All of the staff, volunteers, board members and especially the animals thank the community for their much needed support, and invite all those who participated in the community ballot to stop by the shelter for a first hand peek at what their kindness has contributed to."
For more information about the Animal Welfare Society, call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org.
