Celebrating Giving Brewsday: Record Breaking Attendance

New Britain, CT – December 3, 2024 – Over 100 community members gathered at Five Churches Brewing in New Britain to celebrate Giving Brewsday, an event held in honor of Giving Tuesday. This special evening featured ten local nonprofits, including the Berlin Equity Action Team (BEAT), Literacy Volunteers of Central CT, Giving Back Food Pantry, YWCA of New Britain, Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of New Britain, Senior Transportation Services, Klingberg Family Center, RAIN Collective, Human Resources Agency (HRA) of New Britain, and New Britain Youth Museum.

Giving Brewsday highlights the incredible work of local nonprofits and encourages attendees to contribute their time, treasure, and talent to support these organizations. The event also provides an opportunity for community members to learn more about how they can make a positive impact in their community.

Richard Vardanian, a special guest at the event, shared his inspiring story of starting a fund in honor of his late wife, Chun Mei. Richard’s story is a powerful reminder of why individuals start funds with CFGNB—to honor our loved ones and support meaningful causes. Richard’s designated charitable fund benefits the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT, and UConn Health. Richard’s story exemplifies how end-of-year giving is not just about tax benefits but also about honoring loved ones and making a lasting impact.

Kaylah Milligan, Director of Philanthropy at CFGNB, explains the importance of this event, “At its core, Giving Tuesday serves as a reminder that philanthropy is accessible to everyone. Whether dedicating time to a cause or contributing financially, each of us can make a meaningful impact in our way. Five Churches Brewing continues to create a welcoming space where community members can connect and organizations can provide opportunities to get involved. We can only hope to surpass this year’s record-breaking attendance at our ninth Giving Brewsday celebration on December 2, 2025!”

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is dedicated to making New Britain, Plainville, Southington, Berlin, and the surrounding areas better places to live and work. As we embrace the season of giving, we encourage individuals to start a fund for just $5,000, and we will help grow it in perpetuity, ensuring it benefits the community forever. Individuals can also create pass-through gifts to local nonprofits to support their work in the community.

You can also check out the video about Giving Brewsday at https://youtube.com/shorts/ath0-gohTe8?si=hUXYjinIvY5wO23D.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making our community a better place.

Contact: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Phone: 860.229.6018 ext. 305

Email: kaylah@cfgnb.org

Website: www.cfgnb.org