Community Foundation Grants Top $270,000 Grants Include Nearly $90,000 in First Years First Funding New Britain, Conn., October 11, 2016 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recently authorized $272,451 in grant awards to a variety of non-profit programs and initiatives serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington, including nearly $90,000 in grant awards [...]

Who Do You Trust? Local Advisors Offer Sage Advice at Community Foundation Seminar “Most Trusted Advisor” Planned Giving Seminar Brings Donors, Advisors Together New Britain, Conn., October 5, 2016 – The example was striking. Local estate planning attorney Robert A. Scalise, Jr., was telling the tale of a client, an older couple getting on in [...]

Catalyst Fund Members to Hear Grant Proposals Three Local Programs Seeking $10,000 Grant to Address Youth and Family Homelessness New Britain, Conn., September 15, 2016 – Local programs and agencies seeking a $10,000 grant to address youth and family homelessness in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington will be presenting proposals to members of the [...]

Community Foundation Awards More Than $190,000 in Scholarships New Britain, Conn., August 11, 2016 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded $190,600 in scholarships through a variety of scholarship funds it manages to some 66 students from the area, helping them pursue and/or complete studies at colleges and universities locally and beyond. [...]

Local Health Care Providers, Foundation Join Forces to Spark Dialogue on Community Health and Wellness Needs September 13 Health Needs Forum and Exchange Aims to Help Set Path for Future New Britain, Conn., August 11, 2016 – Taking the next step in an on-going, comprehensive insight- and information-gathering process that will shape the future delivery of [...]

Foundation Seminar to Help Advisors Build Client Trust New Britain, Conn., August 9, 2016 – Those professionals who advise individuals, couples and families with regard to financial/estate planning and charitable giving are used to a crowded dance floor when it comes to gaining the ear of a client. History shows that a single individual – [...]

(The following news release was issued by the office of City of New Britain Mayor Erin E. Stewart. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is the lead funder of the Coalition for New Britain's Youth, which managed and coordinated the community's collaborative presentation before the National Civic League in Denver in June, 2016.)  City [...]

More than $220,000 in Grants and Scholarships Awarded Scholarships, Early Childhood Development, Latin Fest Grant Top List of Awards Authorized by Community Foundation of Greater New Britain New Britain, Conn., July 12, 2016 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recently awarded more than $220,000 in grants and scholarships, including scholarship awards to nearly 70 [...]

Children and Families Treated to Evening at the Ballpark Courtesy of the Community Foundation “Berlin Night with the Bees” First of Four Community Foundation-Sponsored Events at New Britain Stadium Celebrating Foundation’s 75th Anniversary New Britain, Conn., July 11, 2016 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain continued its 75th anniversary celebration with a bang on Friday [...]

$10,000 Grant Available to Local Non-Profit Programs Addressing Youth & Family Homelessness Deadline for Community Foundation Catalyst Grant is August 15 New Britain, Conn., July 11, 2016 – A $10,000 grant is being offered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain through its Catalyst Fund to non-profit organizations serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington [...]