Patriot Bank Collecting Toy Donations for Children in Need

Patriot Bank, N.A. (www.BankPatriot.com) is spreading the holiday cheer by accepting toy donations at all 10 of its branches across Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester Counties to support the Westport-based nonprofit Al’s Angels.

Patriot Bank is additionally donating 100 new toys, one on behalf of each of its employees.

Al’s Angels provides holiday meals and gifts every year, as well as lifesaving medical treatment, to more than 9,000 children and families challenged by cancer, rare blood diseases, AIDS and domestic violence.

The non-profit organization was founded in 2004 by Westport resident Al DiGuido, CEO and founder of marketing firm Zeta Interactive, who served as a board member of numerous charities for many years. Through his work he learned about the very high number of children and families struggling with financial difficulties in the wake of affording treatments for cancers, rare blood diseases and other illnesses. Al’s Angels was born after he decided to devote even more of his time to helping these families.

Patriot Bank is accepting donations until December 18 at its 10 branch locations:

· Darien, CT – 233 Post Rd., Darien, CT 06820

· Fairfield, CT – 1755 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825

· Greenwich, CT – 100 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

· Milford, CT – 771 Boston Post Rd., Milford, CT 06460

· Norwalk, CT – 16 River St., Norwalk, CT 06850

· Stamford, CT – 900 Bedford St., Stamford, CT 06901

· Trumbull, CT – 945 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611

· Westport, CT – 370 Post Rd. East, Westport, CT 06880

· Bedford, NY – 432 Old Post Rd., Bedford, NY 10506

· Scarsdale, NY – 495 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583

“Patriot Bank is dedicated to serving local communities, and collecting toys for children in need is one of many ways that Patriot shows by doing. It’s so important that we come together to uplift those who need a helping hand, especially our neighbors facing hardships this holiday season,” said Patriot Bank President & CEO Ken Neilson.

Donations are being accepted during hours of operation: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

About Patriot Bank, N.A.

Patriot Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and provides consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, government and nonprofit entities, small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. Patriot Bank currently operates 10 full service branches, eight in Connecticut and two in New York. Patriot Bank was founded in 1994.

Photo: Multiple Patriot Bank Branch Managers & Al’s Angels Founder Al DiGuido
(Pictured L-R: Christine Dellarocco [Trumbull Branch Manager], Hugo Ramirez [Bedford & Scarsdale], Andrea Barron [Fairfield], Neil Dickson [Greenwich], Frankie Smith [Westport], Al’s Angels Founder Al DiGuido, Robert Creigh [Milford], Christopher Johnson [Darien] and Valerie Watson [Norwalk])