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 [...]
Over $350,000 in Scholarships Available at Community Foundation of Greater New Britain New Britain, Conn., January 15, 2025 – Applications for awards totaling over $350,000 in scholarship dollars are now available through funds managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB). The deadline for scholarships managed through the Foundation’s online portal [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Announces 2025 Capacity Building Offerings for Non-Profit Organizations NEW BRITAIN, January 9, 2025 — The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is excited to announce an expanded series of workshops and resources for nonprofit organizations in 2025. These offerings are designed to support operations, build capacity, and enhance [...]
Learn More About Giving Brewsday & Our Young Philanthropy Program Celebrating Giving Brewsday: Looking Back and Ahead to 2025Giving Brewsday connects people with local nonprofits each year on Giving Tuesday, the National Day of Giving to enjoy free food, delicious beer, and meaningful connections. At the event, you’ll receive a Giving Passport listing all [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Announces the Dolores and Gary Robinson Scholarship Fund New Britain, CT, 2024 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is proud to announce the establishment of the Dolores and Gary Robinson Scholarship Fund, created by Dolores Robinson in honor of her late husband, Gary Robinson, a beloved [...]
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awards Over $370,000 in Scholarships New Britain, CT - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, established in 1941, is proudly “Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. The Foundation works to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets effectively, and partner to address key [...]