At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that by working TOGETHER great things can be accomplished. Every day, we see the impact that true partnerships have on our communities and on improving the quality of life in each and every town. Here we celebrate those people and organizations that embody the collaborative spirit, who reach out to share their passion and talents and embrace new initiatives. March is “Music In Our Schools” Month, an appropriate time to recognize our neighbors’ passion for music and the good work of one of our many partners, the Community Music School in…
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Carolyn Greenleaf’s Legacy Supports Talented Young Musicians Richard Pittsinger has been named the Spring 2015 Carolyn Greenleaf Music Award recipient by the Carolyn Greenleaf Memorial Award Committee. A tenor, Richard will study piano at the Community Music School with Oxana Lauria. Richard is currently in 10th grade
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 arts, preserve local history and land, teach children to swim, help those with disabilities experience independence, and so much more. We do this by developing endowments, making grants and assisting donors in…
The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Clio Coles, Brian Abely, and Sue Sawchuk. Sue Sawchuk (Clinton) joined the CFMC Board in June 2014. She has been a resident of Connecticut for over 35 years and currently lives in Clinton. Sue brings an understanding of the education system and its needs to the Community Foundation, having retired from a teaching career that spanned 36 years. Sue has been very active in the community, volunteering for a broad range of programs and services, including Middlesex Hospital Hospice,
Community Foundation Increases Annual Grant Awards to $656,848 Well, you did it again. Because of you – our investors and partners – the Community Foundation of Middlesex County helped more people, supported more programs and services in 2014. Your partnership allowed us to work with the county’s nonprofits and make dreams come true. Your commitment coupled with the time and expertise of our volunteer grants committees awarded a record $166,220 to forty-four (44) nonprofits during the 2014-2015 competitive grants process.
Carolyn Greenleaf Memorial Fund Award Committee Now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2015 Award The Carolyn Greenleaf Memorial Fund Award Committee is accepting applications for a music education award for talented high school students. This merit-based award was originally established in 2007 and honors the memory of Carolyn Greenleaf, a resident of Essex who worked tirelessly to promote music in our communities. The Carolyn Greenleaf Memorial Award Committee then partnered with Community Foundation of Middlesex County to establish the Carolyn Greenleaf Memorial Fund. The Spring 2015 music education award will provide a 17-week session of 30-minute private lessons at the…
With funding support to the Valley Shore YMCA, the Community Foundation of Middlesex County helped every first grader in Westbrook learn how to swim. 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…
Community Foundation of Middlesex County Avery Fund donors Leah Wysock and Mara Kelley with Avery Leopoldino in 2012. 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 launches new infographic to illustrate how we help “Good People Do Great Things”.
PLEASE NOTE – VENUE CHANGE FOR BULLY-FREE COMMUNITIES RALLY DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN, THE BULLY-FREE COMMUNITIES RALLY HAS BEEN MOVED TO MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 100 Training Hill Drive, Middletown National Unity Day – October 22. Join students, parents, neighbors, and colleagues from Middlesex County in a show of unity for bully-free communities at a Rally from 9 – 11 am at Chapman Hall, Middlesex Community College. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with team building activities and demonstrations by our partners EMPOWER, Rushford, First Tee of Connecticut, and LiveKind. We will also be joined by special guests who will talk…










