Over $300,000 in Scholarships Available At Community Foundation of Greater New Britain New Britain, Conn., February 3, 2022 – Application deadlines are quickly approaching for over $300,000 in scholarship dollars available through funds managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB). Scholarships are available to high school senior class students in New Britain, [...]
Stop & Shop Floral Bouquet Program to Benefit the CFGNB This February New Britain, Conn., February 1, 2022 - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting organization in the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of February! The [...]
Foundation and Auxiliary Team Up to Provide Meals for Hospital Staff New Britain, Conn., January 27, 2022 - Since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and The Hospital of Central Connecticut Auxiliary at New Britain General have supported our area’s healthcare heroes wherever possible. In early 2020, the [...]
Foundation Announces New Capacity Building Programs New Britain, Conn., January 5, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is launching its 2022 Capacity Building program. The Initiative provides training, networking and funding opportunities that support nonprofit organizations serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. There will be new opportunities for local nonprofits that [...]
Foundation Celebrates 80 Years The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) celebrated its 80th year on December 6, 2021. During this time, they are looking back on the rich history and generous donors that helped them grow to be the Foundation that they are today, providing a lasting and positive impact in the Greater [...]
New Donor Advised Fund Established at Foundation has Roots in Southington (Southington, CT – December 2, 2021) The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is excited to announce a newly established donor-advised fund, the Robert and Lauretta Hopko Memorial Fund. Robert (Bob) and Lauretta raised their three children in Southington. After Bob returned from [...]
Community Foundation Fund Eclipses $1,000,000 (New Britain - December 1, 2021) This Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) had something new to celebrate. At their annual Giving Brewsday event, held at 5 Churches Brewing in New Britain, local nonprofits set up tables to share their missions and volunteer opportunities with the [...]
CFGNB and Hospital for Special Care Celebrate 80 Years of Outstanding Partnership (New Britain, CT - November 1, 2021) Throughout 2021, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and the Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) have both been celebrating 80 years of service to the community. The CFGNB and HFSC have had an outstanding [...]
Foundation Announces 2021 Champion Award Recipients New Britain, Conn., September 20, 2020 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is proud to announce the recipients of five Champion Awards for 2021. The CFGNB established their Champion Awards in order to celebrate and recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, civic groups, and others who have supported [...]
Community Foundation Welcomes New Designated Fund September 14, 2021 (New Britain, Conn.) – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is excited to announce their newly established designated fund, the New Britain High School Hurricane Spirit Fund. Paul Quistberg, New Britain High School class of 1980, established the fund in order to celebrate and recognize [...]