Lake Shore Savings Bank has announced that it has awarded more than $14,000 in grants to nine local non-profit organizations throughout Chautauqua and Erie Counties through its ongoing Community Reinvestment Grant program.

The following local organizations were recipients of the latest round of grant awards:

­– Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Dunkirk.

— Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corp., Mayville.

— Empty Bowls Project, Fredonia.

— Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc., Jamestown.

— Ripley Community Mobile Food Pantry, Ripley.

“We strongly believe that community banks should support organizations in the region that focus on improving the lives of our customers, our neighbors, and our families,” said Kim C. Liddell, President, CEO, and Director. “Lake Shore Savings Bank is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of awarding grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to strengthening our community.” More detailed information about the Lake Shore Savings Bank Community Reinvestment Grant program, including eligibility requirements and a grant application, can be found on the Bank’s website at https://www.lakeshoresavings.com/putting-people-first.