MORE THAN $200,000 IN GRANTS APPROVED BY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW BRITAIN FUNDING SUPPORTS WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES; NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART AND SOUTHINGTON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVE MAJOR FUNDING New Britain, Conn., September 20, 2017 – The New Britain Museum of American Art’s Education and Outreach Program and the [...]
Giving Back: New Fund Embodies Love of New Britain Children Former School District Employee and School Board Member Fran Wolski Establishes Family Fund to Enrich Lives of New Britain School Children New Britain, Conn., July 19, 2017 – Working for nearly 30 years with New Britain educators and on behalf of school children, first as [...]
Catalyst Giving Circle Catalyst members have awarded tens of thousands of dollars to a variety of programs meeting important needs and addressing difficult challenges in the community. Grass Roots Giving Whether you're brand new to philanthropy or a seasoned giver, Catalyst offers an accessible way to get involved, learn about [...]
Understanding Our Region “Knowledge is Power.” – Sir Francis Bacon Mining the Data The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain knows that effective planning for our communities’ collective future requires an in-depth understanding of the challenges we face. The starting point for such understanding is data. The Foundation has assertively [...]
Where Good Begins: Paul Czepiga Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine for three consecutive years as one of Connecticut’s top attorneys in elder law, Attorney Paul Czepiga of the Berlin law firm CzepigaDalyPope is a proud supporter of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and loyal donor to its Civic Leadership Fund. Both a CPA [...]
Civic Leadership Fund Support the Civic Leadership Fund and help create real change for your neighbors, local nonprofits, and the future of Greater New Britain and beyond. The Civic Leadership FundInvesting in Community Leadership The Civic Leadership Fund (CLF) makes it possible for the Community Foundation of Greater New [...]
Where Good Begins: Victoria TrianoVictoria Triano’s deep affection for the town of Southington is the stuff of lore. A Southington native, Triano is an ordained minister, long-time member of the Town Council, former president of the local United Way and has served, in one capacity or another, on just about every board, commission or non-profit [...]
Where Good Begins: Rebecca Karabin-Ahern Rebecca Karabin-Ahern enjoys a unique perspective when it comes to the work of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. She is a local business leader (Executive Vice President of Acme Monaco Corporation, a Civic Leadership Fund Corporate Champion); a member of CFGNB’s leadership team (she is chair of [...]
Where Good Begins: Jason Howey As President of New Britain manufacturer Okay Industries, Jason Howey knows about leadership and team-building – concepts important not only in the manufacturing world but in building better communities. A member of a variety of local non-profit boards, donor to the Community Foundation’s Civic Leadership Fund and a guiding [...]
Community Foundation Seeks Proposals for Catalyst Fund Grant Grant of Up to $10,000 Available for Employment Strategies to Assist Non-College-Bound Students New Britain, Conn., July 11, 2017 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a grant of up to $10,000 to help non-college-bound students who are disengaged or require personalized assistance achieve career [...]