TruNorth Bank Demonstrates Commitment to Community Through $10,000 Corporate Partnership with Essex County Community Foundation

TruNorth Bank is proud to announce its commitment to the community as a $10,000 Corporate Partner of the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) for 2026, reinforcing the bank’s ongoing dedication to strengthening local communities and supporting organizations that create lasting, positive impact across Essex County.

Through this partnership, TruNorth Bank will support ECCF’s mission to connect donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical needs, foster opportunity, and improve quality of life throughout the region. The investment will help advance a wide range of philanthropic initiatives focused on education, economic vitality, health, and community well-being.

“Essex County is home to vibrant communities, innovative nonprofits, and people who care deeply about one another,” said Michael R. Wheeler, president and CEO of TruNorth Bank. “Our partnership with the Essex County Community Foundation reflects our belief that strong communities are built through collaboration and local investment. We’re proud to support ECCF’s work and to stand alongside an organization that shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference where we live and work.”

As a community-focused financial institution, TruNorth Bank prioritizes partnerships that align with its core values and long-term vision for sustainable local growth. Supporting ECCF allows the bank to help amplify the impact of community-driven solutions and ensure resources are directed where they are needed most.

“We are grateful for TruNorth Bank’s generous support and continued collaboration with ECCF to strengthen communities in our region,” said Stratton Lloyd, president and CEO of Essex County Community Foundation. “Corporate partners like TruNorth play a vital role in helping us expand our reach and deepen our impact across Essex County.”

TruNorth Bank looks forward to a collaborative year ahead with ECCF and through its giving initiative, The Giving Tree, to continuing its mission of investing in the people, organizations, and initiatives that help local communities thrive.

In this photo:
Kevin M. Tierney, executive chairman, TruNorth Bank
Stratton Lloyd. President and CEO, Essex County Community Foundation
Michael R. Wheeler, president and CEO, TruNorth Bank
Landi Van Alen, director of development, Essex County Community Foundation