Celebrating Giving Brewsday: Looking Back and Ahead to 2025

Giving Brewsday connects people with local nonprofits each year on Giving Tuesday, the National Day of Giving to enjoy free food, delicious beer, and meaningful connections. At the event, you’ll receive a Giving Passport listing all the participating nonprofit organizations. Visit each table, meet the representatives, and collect stamps along the way. Fill your passport and you’ll be entered to win fun prizes!

Save the Date for 2025!

This year, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, we are thrilled to host our FREE Giving Brewsday event at 5Cb (formerly Five Churches Brewing), 193 Arch Street, New Britain, open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Whether you give financially or through your time and talents, your involvement is what truly strengthens our community.

Looking Back: 2024 Record-Breaking Attendance

New Britain, CT – December 3, 2024 – Over 100 community members gathered at Five Churches Brewing to celebrate Giving Brewsday. This special evening featured ten local nonprofits, including:

• 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
• New Britain Youth Museum

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

Special guest Richard Vardanian shared his moving story of starting a fund in honor of his late wife, Chun Mei. His designated charitable fund supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at CFGNB, the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT, and UConn Health—an inspiring reminder that giving is about honoring loved ones and creating lasting impact.

Reflecting on the event, Kaylah Milligan, Director of Philanthropy at CFGNB, noted:

“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!”