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A Name You Can Trust

Feedback helps us move forward. A recent Donor Perception Report conducted among a random sample of the Foundation's donors a national research firm will help CFGNB do just that. Here's what they had to share about our work in your community.

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Catalyst Fund an Obedzinski Family Affair

David, Linda and teenage daughter Katie Obedzinski are "Tri-Chairs" of this year's Catalyst Fund. And the family experience is opening up a world of giving

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Hammering Home a 'Thank You' to Vets

Last year's Catalyst Fund grant to House of Heroes Connecticut is paying dividends as area veterans are getting a much-needed helping hand, including these special Southington heroes.

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E-Readers = E-Literacy = E-Lation!

The Community Foundation's major investment in boosting literacy by equipping local families with the latest in reading technology is a big hit. Local families recently sat with reporters to talk about their excitement - and progress.

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What Does Success Look Like?

NBECC's Campaign for Grade Level Reading kicked off in 2011 designed as a partnership with the New Britain school district to engage the broader community in the task of improving literacy. See the results of a recent goal setting session.

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Seeing is believing!

Partnering with the Southington Board of Education, the Foundation helps ECCS serve parents and young children with activities designed to prepare Southington's children to enter kindergarten "Ready to Learn". You have to SEE IT to believe it.

What's News

New Britain Named a "Pacesettter Community"

June 18 Meeting Kicks Off 2013 Catalyst Fund

CFGNB Awards More Than $150,000 in Spring Grants

Community Foundation Invites Letters of Intent

Featured Fund

The Alma Exley Scholarship Fund has been promoting diversity in the teaching profession by providing financial support and recognition to outstanding persons of color who are making a lasting impact on students in many schools.
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Community Chest of New Britain & Berlin

The Community Chest, since its re-formation in 2009, continues its tradition of grants to meet critical area health and human services needs. Learn more >>.