Suzanne Beckius Scholarship Fund The Suzanne Beckius Scholarship Fund was established to remember Sue Beckius, a life-long supporter of community and youth theater and a founding member of the Plainville Choral Society. She worked for years with the Southington Youth Summer Theater Program and was an invaluable part of the team. Her energy, positive [...]
Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship The Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 by the Porydzy family to honor husband and son, Mitchell James Porydzy, who died in 1985. Mitchell was only 30 years old when he died and was a businessman with his father in Southington. His family [...]
James W. McDermott, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund "Our sixteen year-old son, James W. McDermott, Jr. died on August 9, 1990 in an automobile accident in Berlin, CT. He was to enter his junior year at Berlin High School. He was a beloved son, brother, loyal friend, eagle scout. Our family chose to establish a [...]
The Vicenta Alverio Memorial FundThe Vicenta Alverio Memorial Fund was established in January 1998 by sisters Diane, Marilyn, and Yvonne Alverio to honor their mother. “Our family has always had immense pride in creating a life in New Britain and in its vibrant Latino community. We are fortunate to have had such a solid foundation. [...]
Catalyst Awards First Time $12,500 Grant to Jordan Porco Foundation Nov. 22, 2019 (New Britain, Conn.) - On Thursday, November 14, The Catalyst Giving Circle at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain broke two new records. The Catalyst Fund is comprised of a group of community-minded citizens interested in improving the quality of life in [...]
Community Mental Health Affiliates Recipient of $50,000 Community Foundation Grant New Britain, Conn., July 1, 2019- Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB). The $50,000 grant will benefit CMHA’s capital campaign to help finance renovations at its new service building at 233 Main Street [...]
Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members New Britain, CT – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has elected three new board members to join the Foundation’s already-strong team of volunteers. Elected to serve new multi-year board terms were John Cookley, Dr. Camelia Lawrence, and Dr. Zulma Toro. John Cookley John E. [...]
Estate Gift of Close to $900,000 Funds New Betterini Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain New Britain, Conn. – The newly established Ruth M. and Adolph J. Betterini Scholarship Fund will be available for its first round of applicants this scholarship season. Adolph Betterini Adolph J. Betterini and his wife [...]
Catalyst Proposals for Autism Services Due The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a grant of up to $10,000 to support services for adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to support parents of children with ASD. Organizations that can offer these services in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and/or Southington [...]