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 [...]
NBHS Hurricane Spirit Fund This fund was created to celebrate and recognize Hurricane school spirit and pay it forward to current and future generations of students participating in the New Britain High School Music Program. The donor is offering a 1:1 match for the first $25,000 in the fund. Please consider supporting this fund [...]
Stop & Shop Floral Bouquet Program to Benefit the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain This September (New Britain, Conn.) –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 [...]
80 Years of History: Part 3 New Britain, Conn., August 30, 2021 – As the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) celebrates its 80th year in 2021, 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 [...]
Area Residents Urged to Answer the Phone for Largest-Ever Town-Level Survey on Quality of Life and COVID-19 Recovery August 11, 2021 (New Britain, Conn.) - Area residents are being asked to pick up the phone as regional data collection efforts are currently underway to develop the 2021 Community Wellbeing Survey – the fifth such [...]
Kimberly R. Miller Scholarship Kimberly Miller, a 2003 graduate of Berlin High School, was an intense competitor whose love of swimming, travel and competitive sport was fulfilled as a member of the high school's synchronized swim team. A loyal teammate, friend and scholar, Kimberly always gave 110 %, earning her the nickname "Miller Magic." [...]
This fund was established by the Hopko family to honor Robert and Lauretta for being exceptional people; people who worked hard in their community, provided a loving home for their children and the opportunity to learn and excel, and believed that it was so important to give back to others in need whenever they [...]
Foundation Center Features Local Artwork New Britain, Conn., July 19, 2021 – The newest installment of artwork from local artists is on display in the boardroom of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Foundation Center located at 74 Vine Street, New Britain. Originally from Amherst, Massachusetts, New Britain resident Kathleen Curran Smits is Vice [...]
Catalyst Giving Circle Focused on Community Gardens New Britain, Conn., July 12, 2021 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is inviting applications for a grant of up to $12,500 to be awarded in November 2021 by the Catalyst Giving Circle. The area of focus for applications is community gardens as a means of [...]