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The Eugene Atwood Fund Announces Award Winners and Interest Free Loan Disbursement

8/3/2024

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STONINGTON, CT – The Eugene Atwood Fund, a private non-profit foundation located in Stonington, CT, continues its longstanding commitment to supporting New London County students.  With over a century of service, the fund provides financial assistance through annual awards and interest-free loans for educational, trade and career development pursuits.
 
At their annual meeting in April, twenty-four (24) senior high school students were awarded a total of $34,360 in award funding and fifteen (15) students were approved interest-free loans totaling $60,000 for the upcoming 24-25 school year.
 
The Eugene Atwood Award is bestowed upon senior high school students nominated by their principals who exemplify outstanding academic achievement and Recognition Award commending student dedication and promise.  The Board of Trustees voted to award a total of $15,00 to the following students: 
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Award:  Recognizing Academic Excellence
Sean Reddy                                     Robert E. Fitch High School
Julia Fustini                                     Stonington High School
Catherine Chen                            Waterford High School
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Recognition Award: Celebrating Achievement
Abigail Belding                              Bacon Academy
Ana Bradley                                     East Lyme High School
Hailey Watters                              Griswold High School
Alisa Starkova                                Ledyard High School
Riley Morris                                    Lyman Memorial High School
Fenlei Chen                                     Montville High School
Jacob Liu                                           Norwich Free Academy
Morgan Cook                                 Norwich Technical High School
Olivia Mayorga                             Saint Bernard School
Katelyn Pierce                               Wheeler High School
Skye Nugent                                   The Williams School
 
The Eugene Atwood Innovation Award provides funding for the purchase of tools/equipment for senior high school students pursuing a career in a trade related profession.  The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade and Technology Committee awarded a total of $19,360 to the following students: 
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award:  Empowering Trade Related Careers
Lotus Schwartz                             East Lyme High School
Seth Deming                                  Grasso Technical High School
Alandra Johnson                         Grasso Technical High School
Syrah-Eternity Leonard          Grasso Technical High School
Ava Burdo                                       Grasso Technical High School
Josiah Hinojos                              Grasso Technical High School
Ian Main                                           Grasso Technical High School
Kyle Franchi                                   Lyman Memorial High School
Ava Gero                                          Montville High School
Jacob Ramos                                 Norwich Technical High School
 
For more information about programing or to apply, visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org or contact Stacey Haskell at 860.535.0005.
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EUGENE ATWOOD FUND EMPOWERS NEW LONDON COUNTY RESIDENTS IN PURSUING TRADE CAREERS

5/29/2024

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​The Eugene Atwood Fund offers valuable opportunities for individuals in New London County who are seeking financial assistance to pursue education and career development through their interest-free loan programs. By providing funding for trade schools, adult education, and career changes, it empowers people to pursue their passions and develop valuable skills.
 
Examples of career paths supported by this program include:
 
  • Electrician
  • Commercial Truck Drivers
  • Cosmetology
  • Plumbing/heating
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Information technology
  • Real estate agent, and more.
 
Visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org to learn more and access the Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing application. The application process will remain open until funding is fully allocated or on February 28, 2025, whichever comes first.
 
Contact Stacey Haskell at [email protected] or 860-535-0005 with any questions.  
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Interest Free Loan Program:  Trade/Tech and Certification Licensing - Accepting Applications!

4/25/2024

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WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Our Interest-Free Loan Program for Trade/Tech and Certification/Licensing has been instrumental in supporting residents of New London County on their career paths. We’ve helped individuals become electricians, commercial truck drivers, mechanics, certified nursing assistants, real estate agents, cosmetologists, plumbers, and more!

​The application process will remain open until either all funds have been allocated or until February 28, 2025, whichever comes first.
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The Eugene Atwood Fund Announces Award Winners and Interest Free Loan Disbursement

6/27/2023

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STONINGTON – The Eugene Atwood Fund, a private non-profit foundation located in Stonington, CT, has been providing interest-free loans to New London County area students for over one hundred years.  Programs include their annual awards as well as interest-free loans for college, trade/tech school or to obtain certification/licensing.  Nineteen (19) senior high school students were awarded a total of $35,612 in funding and twenty-one (21) students were approved interest-free loans totaling over $78,000 for the 23-24 school year.
 
The Eugene Atwood Award is provided to senior high school students nominated by their principals and awarded for academic achievement.  The Board of Trustees voted to award a total of $22,750 to the following students: 
 
2023 Eugene Atwood Award
Benjamin Nave                                    Wheeler High School
Student Name Withheld                   East Lyme High School
Addie Concascia                                 Montville High School
Helen Gross                                          Stonington High School
 
2023 Eugene Atwood Recognition Award
Brooke Rodgers                                  Bacon Academy
Jenaliz Cordero                                   Grasso Technical High School
Kendall Larkin                                      Griswold High School
Ronan Allison                                        Ledyard High School
Lauren Pinkerton                               Lyman Memorial High School
Shaelin McMunn                                Marine Science Magnet High School
John Podziewski                                 Norwich Technical High School
Isaiah Anderson                                  Robert E. Fitch High School
Luca Muscarella                                  Saint Bernard School
Anika Gard                                             The Williams School
Briana Smith                                         Waterford High School
 
The Eugene Atwood Innovation Award provides funding for the purchase of tools/equipment for senior high school students pursuing a career in a trade related profession.  The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade and Technology Committee awarded a total of $12,862 to the following students: 
 
2023 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award
McKenzie Wolicka                              Bacon Academy
Kathrine Buckley                                 Grasso Technical High School
Benjamin Petersons                           Ledyard High School
Student Name Withheld                     Norwich Technical High School
 
For more information about programing or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org or contact Stacey Haskell at [email protected].
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7/18/2022

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A conflict of interest policy is intended to help ensure that when actual or potential conflicts of interest arise, the organization has a process in place under which the affected individual will advise the governing body about all the relevant facts concerning the situation.  Our conflict of interest policy is also intended to establish procedures under which individuals who have a potential conflict of interest will be excused from voting on such matters.

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  • Programs
    • Interest Free Loans - College Bound
    • Interest Free Loans - Trade/Tech Schools and Certification/Licensing Program
    • Eugene Atwood Award - Academic Achievement Award
    • Eugene Atwood Innovation Award - Tools/Equipment
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees
    • Trade and Tech Committee
    • Director
    • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Resources and Links
  • News