CFGNB Opens 2025 Catalyst Fund Grant Application New Britain, CT — The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Catalyst Fund grant. One grant of up to $20,000 will be awarded this November to support a project that addresses the needs of unhoused populations in Berlin, New Britain, [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Partners with CT Data Collaborative to Host Workshops on Data Literacy and Impact for Nonprofits As nonprofit organizations strive to meet growing demands and demonstrate impact in a data-driven world, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is proud to partner with the Connecticut Data [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Launches Powerful Leadership Workshop Series to Equip Leaders for Today’s Challenges New Britain, CT – May 12, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is excited to announce Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times, a two-part workshop series designed to equip nonprofit leaders with critical tools, [...]
Patricia and Cornelius Clark Scholarship Fund Patricia and Cornelius Clark Scholarship Fund This scholarship is established to honor the memory of Patricia Clark and the impact she made in the City of New Britain. Patricia received a master's degree in education from Central Connecticut State University and a 6th year certificate in School [...]
Transforming Automotive Education at New Britain High School The automotive industry is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced diagnostics, and automation. To ensure students acquire the high-demand skills required for lucrative careers in this field, New Britain High School is embarking on a comprehensive upgrade to its auto mechanics [...]
Community Foundation Relocates Foundation Directory Online to New Britain Public Library New Britain, CT, April 1, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is pleased to announce that its Foundation Directory Online resource has moved from its office to the New Britain Public Library. This transition enhances accessibility, making New Britain [...]
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is pleased to announce an opportunity for local residents to come together and make an impact in their community. Now entering its 23rd year, membership for Catalyst 2025 is open. The Catalyst Giving Circle membership offers a chance for citizens to join others in the community, [...]
Katie Smith Memorial Scholarship The Katie Smith Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Katie Smith, a long-time resident of Windsor. She was a joyful woman who believed in fairness, kindness, and generosity, Katie took the greatest pleasure in including others and helping them achieve their dreams. Katie was married for 29 years to [...]
The Society of St. Jean Baptiste Scholarship and Charitable Fund The Society St. Jean Baptiste, a cornerstone of New Britain's French community since 1901, has embarked on a new chapter. The club, once a vibrant social hub for French men from Maine and Canada who settled in Connecticut, became a pillar of [...]
Community Foundation President to Retire After Forty-Year Nonprofit CareerNew Britain, CT, January 11, 2025- The Board of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that David J. Obedzinski, the Foundation’s President and CEO since 2017, will retire effective December 31, 2025. During his tenure the endowment of the Foundation, which is comprised of [...]