The 9^th annual “Golf For Good Causes” tournament, held last month, raised an impressive $22,000 for local non-profit organizations. Litchfield Bancorp’s Tom Villanova, a tournament sponsor, summed up the day, “This year’s Golf for Good Causes” was a resounding success thanks to the many individual and corporate sponsors who, despite the unprecedented economic climate, made the effort to help us help others”.

A sellout field of 116 golfers enjoyed the beautiful September day while making a big difference for four local organizations: Susan B. Anthony Project, FISH Inc, and the Community Kitchen, all of Torrington and the Open Door in Winsted. A total of $172,000 has been raised since the tournament's inception in 2001.

John Gergots of Northwest Community Bank chaired this year’s event with partners Litchfield Bancorp and Burns, Brooks and McNeil. Gergots thanked the participants, “With your support we have made a difference in the lives of many individuals in northwestern Connecticut. I am proud to be part of a community that recognizes and supports these charities with such enthusiasm.”

Litchfield Bancorp is a mutual savings bank with assets of $200 million offering full service offices in Litchfield, Torrington, Oakville, Washington and Lakeville. For more information, visit http://www.litchfieldbancorp.com/.

Caption: Committee members present check to local non-profit organizations. Pictured from left to right are A. Hamlet Montero, FISH; Millie Ortman, Open Door of Winsted;  Barbara Spiegel, Susan B. Anthony Project; Lisa Hageman, Community Soup Kitchen: John Gergots, Northwest Community Bank; Stephen Todd, Burns, Brooks & McNeil; and Tom Villanova, Litchfield Bancorp.