First Round of Grants Approved at CFGNB New Britain, Conn., April 20, 2021 – After a virtual board meeting, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has approved their first round of grants and awarded more than $260,000 to a wide variety of community programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. The Community [...]
Community Foundation Looking for Scholarship Applicants New Britain, Conn., April 19, 2021 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is putting out a call for applications to the David Roy Kovacs Scholarship. Unlike most scholarships, the Kovacs scholarship seeks to aid students who weren’t necessarily the top of their class and have financial need. [...]
80 Years of History: Part 1 New Britain, Conn., March 31, 2021 - As the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain celebrates its 80th year in 2021, they are looking back on the rich history and donors that helped them grow to be the Foundation that they are today providing impact in the Greater New [...]
2020 Year in Review Last year at this time, I wrote to you in this Year-in-Review publication and noted that the world had changed suddenly as we were forced to pivot and address the needs of our community in the midst of a pandemic. When we asked, many of you contributed to our COVID-19 [...]
Catalyst Giving Circle Membership Now Open New Britain, Conn. March 17, 2021 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain wants to share a unique and affordable opportunity for local residents to come together and make an impact in their community. Now entering its 18th year, membership for Catalyst 2021 is now open. Catalyst members [...]
Foundation Celebrates 80th Anniversary and $50 Million Endowment Eighty years ago, inspired vision and local generosity helped establish a foundation that has grown to become what is now known as the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. This year, the Foundation celebrates both its 80th Anniversary, as well as eclipsing $50 million in its endowment, [...]
Over $270,000 in Scholarships Available At Community Foundation of Greater New Britain New Britain, Conn., March 15, 2021 – Application deadlines are quickly approaching for over $270,000 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, [...]
New Britain Youth Council Creates Endowment Fund with the CFGNB *The Foundation will be matching the first $800 in gifts to the New Britain Youth Leads Fund as part of the Young Philanthropy Initiative as well as the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Foundation. To make a gift to the New Britain Youth [...]
Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A to benefit Greater New Britain Disaster Response Fund February 9, 2021, Southington, Conn. – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has collaborated with Southington Community Services to host a Spirit Night fundraiser at Chick-fil-A Southington. On Thursday, February 18, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, patrons who visit the Southington Chick-fil-A drive-thru, [...]
Foundation Welcomes New Board Members New Britain, Conn., February 1, 2021– The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has elected two new board members to join the Foundation’s already-strong team of volunteers. Elected to serve new multi-year board terms were Janis Jerman and William Ostapchuk. Janis Jerman currently serves as a Strategic Advisor. She was [...]