Christopher Maerz Memorial Scholarship Fund The Christopher Maerz Memorial Scholarship was fully funded in 2023 and supports graduating seniors or previous graduates of a Berlin or New Britain, CT High School pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the field of nursing or related medical care careers. Donate Now [...]
Becky And Tom Trutter Charitable Fund The Becky and Tom Trutter Charitable Fund is a designated fund that was established in 2023 by the Trutters to benefit the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain. As long-time New Britain residents, Tom and Becky Trutter value the important and meaningful services the Prudence Crandall Center offers [...]
Downtown District Establishes New Charitable Fund to Aid in Fundraising for Programs New Britain, Conn., September 1, 2023 – The New Britain Downtown District has recently established a charitable fund with the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. The Downtown District works on behalf of the Downtown property owners and businesses to provide a [...]
Donor Portal Launch! Our Foundation has officially transferred to a new database called Foundant. This a tremendous step up in technology for us, and with it comes accessibility that is very exciting! In order to fully utilize this new database and its enhanced access to fund information, Fund Representatives will need to provide us [...]
New Britain Downtown District Charitable Fund The New Britain Downtown District is a volunteer Board of Commissioners formed in 1983 to create a vibrant, secure, and prosperous downtown. Accordingly, the NBDD works in cooperation with the City, developers, and property owners to the benefit and engagement of the community. The NBDD offers opportunities to work, [...]
Plate It Forward Southington Charitable Fund What is “Plate it Forward Southington”? Plate it Forward Southington is a food sharing project developed and initially wholly & charitably funded here in town by the “Friday Morning Breakfast Club” (FMBC). FMBC is a business networking group founded by Realtor Gary Brummett in early 2022 where members [...]
Kenneth A. and Michelle M. Malinowski Fund This fund was established in memory of Ken Malinowski and his investment in the City of New Britain. Born and raised in New Britain, he served the City as the Director of Community Development. Ken was a true Renaissance Man, a connoisseur of fine food, wine, bourbon [...]
Foundation Offers Workshops for Non-Profit Organizations The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) will offer a series of workshops for non-profit organizations in 2023 that will provide learning opportunities that support their operations and build their capacity. The Capacity Building Workshop Series will consist of 10 workshops, beginning in February, focusing on the areas [...]
CFGNB President and Board Chair Awarded for their Service December 13, 2022 – (New Britain, Conn.) Just in time for National Philanthropy Day, David Obedzinski, President, and Art Schaller Jr., Board Chair of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) have both been selected as recipients of awards recognizing their work in the field. [...]
Foundation Announces 2022 Champion Award Recipients New Britain, Conn., December 13, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is proud to announce the recipients of four Champion Awards for 2022. The CFGNB established their Champion Awards in order to celebrate and recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, civic groups, and others who have supported [...]