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CFMC — Bringing Dads and Children Together

All Pro Dads

A dad and daughter at an All Pro Dads breakfast, a school based program that brings fathers and children together for positive bonding activities with support from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those…

You Make Great Things Happen in Middlesex County

CFMC Leadership Society President’s Society – Chairman’s Circle – Community Benefactors It’s the little things that matter. Sometimes those “little things” remain invisible, or just taken for granted. So we send a hearty “Thank you” to the Community Foundation’s Leadership Society for supporting those little things that matter;

CFMC — Antibullying Campaign Through the Arts

The Bully at Ivoryton Playhouse

The Ivoryton Playhouse’s recent production of The Bully is just one of the many programs that teach important lessons through the arts with support from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those with disabilities…

CFMC — Student Volunteers Tend the Food for All Community Garden

Food For All Community Garden

Student volunteers help tend to the Our Community Cares’ Food for All Garden in Clinton, just one of the many projects supported by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those with disabilities experience independence, and…

CFMC — Supports Gilead Community Services

Gilead Services

At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those with disabilities experience independence, and so much more. We do this by developing endowments, making grants that have impact, and assisting donors in meeting their philanthropic goals… all made possible by so many…

When a Grant Becomes Something More

Finding Strength and Gratitude Through Art A Gift from Maria Louise A grant from the Sari A. Rosenbaum Fund for Women and Girls made it possible for Maria to have an artist mentor her as she explored her own talents and gifts. For her final project, she chose to paint a portrait of Community Foundation and Fund for Women & Girls founder, Sari Rosenbaum, from a photo we provided. The portrait captures Sari’s spirit, strength and kindness, and it is displayed proudly in our office. Maria gave permission to share her story and for that we are extremely grateful. (Note…

Community Service Personified

For those who knew Old Saybrook resident Cheryl Mehalik Luyster, it will come as no surprise that we have chosen this month, National Community Service Month, to share her legacy as an inspiration for us all. Before her passing in August 2012, Cheryl, a busy shoreline realtor, always found time to volunteer; as a cook for the Grace Episcopal Shoreline Soup Kitchen, as a substitute teacher at Old Saybrook High School, and at Old Saybrook’s Acton Library. Her friends and family chose to honor and remember her selfless dedication by working with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County to establish…

CFMC — Middlesex Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground

Middlesex Habitat for Humanity

Community volunteers break ground on a new home with the Agulilar family and Middlesex Habitat for Humanity, just one of the many projects supported by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those with disabilities experience…

CFMC — Saddles Up with High Hopes Therapeutic Riding

HighHopes

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is just one of many programs supported by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. TOGETHER we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, preserve local history and land, help people of all ages explore the arts, teach children to swim, support anti-bullying programs in our schools, help those with disabilities experience independence, and so much more. We do this by developing endowments, making…

CFMC — Supports The Middlesex YMCA’s Girls Outside Program

CFMC and Westbrook YMCA GirlsOutside

The Middlesex YMCA’s Girls Outside program is just one of many educational initiatives made possible by the Sari A. Rosenbaum Fund For Women and Girls at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.  At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County we know that it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all. By helping individuals and local non-profit organizations connect to the resources in our community, we accomplish a great deal. Together, we feed the hungry, shelter families, teach young and old to read, help children of all ages explore the…

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