PORTLAND — Norway Savings Bank has donated $1,000 to the Equality Community Center in support of the organization’s Rainbow Affair on Friday, Oct. 17 at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
The event is raising funds to support next summer’s opening of Equality Commons in Portland, the state’s first affordable housing complex with services for LGBTQ+ older adults, as well as the development of new, dynamic and impactful programs to support one of the most marginalized populations in our community.
NSB has long been a supporter of the ECC, including a multi-year $200,000 commitment that enabled the ECC to purchase and renovate the center itself located on 15 Casco St. in Portland. The facility serves as a workplace and community center for LGBTQ+ and social justice organizations but more importantly, stands as a beacon of welcome, inclusion and the preservation of dignity for countless residents in Portland and beyond.
“Norway Savings Bank was one of the founding supporters of the ECC as well as the capital campaign to purchase and enhance our building. Their commitment helped encourage other large donations that helped this dream become a reality,” said Christopher O’Connor, executive director of the ECC. “We’re extremely grateful for Norway Savings’ partnership. NSB is providing tremendous leadership within the community.”
For more information about the Rainbow Affair, Equality Commons or the many organizations and support groups housed at the ECC, visit www.eccmaine.org.
