The SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc., aims to enrich the lives of those in Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties, reflecting the vision of the former Savings Bank of Manchester. It focuses on improving Health, Human Services, Education, Housing, and the Arts in these communities.
The grant program focuses on enhancing the quality of life in specific communities by supporting a broad range of initiatives. These include education through scholarships and literacy programs, health via direct services and interventions, human services that improve personal life quality, housing projects that promote home ownership and affordability, and arts to increase cultural activity access. The goal is to foster education enrichment, economic development, and social well-being among residents.