LISBON — As part of its commitment to support affordable housing and the well-being of neighborhoods in the communities where People’s United Bank operates, the People’s United Community Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $4,000 to the Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange in Lisbon.

Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange works to improve living conditions of lowincome homeowners while benefiting the environment. The grant from People’s will support the Building Materials Supply Fund, which provides new and re-usable building materials to low-income families at an affordable price. The fund keeps families safe in their homes, increases energy efficiency and educates homeowners about necessary home repairs.

“Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange is extremely grateful for the continued support of the People’s United Community Foundation,” said Dave Zimmerman, operations director. “Through this grant, our families are able to stay warm, dry and safe.”

“We are pleased to support the Building Materials Supply Fund,” said Dan Thornton, officer of People’s United Community Foundation, and president of People’s United Bank in Southern Maine. “This important program provides much-needed subsidies to lowincome households for home repairs that are often urgent, yet too costly for so many families.”

Established in 2007, People’s United Community Foundation was formed to help support programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for citizens in the communities that People’s United Bank serves.