Main Street Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved a total of $15,000 in grants to local organizations from the Men & Boys’ Fund.
Sergeant Alex Hamzy was an eight-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department who was killed in the line of duty on October 12, 2022. At just 34 years old, Alex lived a life of accomplishments that reads more like a person who was decades older.
In January of 2023, Louise Lauretano DeMars, a well-known figure in the Bristol community, passed away at the age of 78 and left a bequest in her will to continue her legacy through a fund at Main Street Community Foundation.
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded a total of $153,364 through its general grant cycle to 44 local organizations that are committed to serving the residents of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Wolcott.
Main Street Community Foundation is proud to connect students in need to donors with a passion for education through the Foundation’s scholarship program. This year, 167 students have been awarded a total of $334,874 in scholarships.
In 2006, the Plainville Community Fund was established at Main Street Community Foundation by a group of community leaders in Plainville.
The first cycle of 2024 grants from the Main Street Community Foundation’s Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust have been awarded to five organizations serving Southington residents.
Join Main Street Community Foundation’s Men & Boys’ Fund for the MVP Breakfast on June 6, 2024. The breakfast will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol, with seats at $40 person.
Every year Main Street Community Foundation gathers together board members, past leadership, and founders for a year-end review and to celebrate another year of successful grantmaking, community partnerships, and building a charitable base for the
Main Street Community Foundation recently held the Women & Girls Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception on January 25, 2024, to recognize annual accomplishments and honor the nonprofit organizations supported.
Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) has recently awarded a total of $301,983 in grants from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust to organizations that improve the health outcomes of Southington residents, especially i
Main Street Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $14,870 in grants to benefit the Burlington community. The grants were distributed from the Burlington Community Fund and the James R.
In early November, the Main Street Community Foundation Board of Directors approved a total of $13,205 in grants to local organizations from the Men & Boys’ Fund.
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Memorial Military Museum. The Memorial Military Museum promotes historical knowledge through their collection and raises awareness of Bristol’s military history.
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to Wolcott-based Thy Eagle’s Nest. Thy Eagle’s Nest provides new and gently used clothing, furniture, and household items to families and individuals with low to moderate incomes.
Following an inspiring MVP Breakfast Event in June, Main Street Community Foundation received a fundraising challenge to further build the Men & Boys’ Fund endowment.
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded a total of $144,200 through its general grant cycle to 44 local organizations that are committed to serving the residents of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott.
This year, $328,114 in scholarships from Main Street Community Foundation has been awarded to 144 students who will be continuing their education in the fields of business, healthcare, criminal justice, journalism, education, engineering, visual a
BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation awarded $465,226 in general operating support grants to help sustain nonprofit organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.
BRISTOL, CT -- The New England Carousel Museum has been awarded a $5,000 grant from The Main Street Community Foundation to create a virtual tour program for second graders in Bristol Public Schools.