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Released on behalf of Liberty Bank In collaboration with 39 local Rotary Clubs and one Lions Club, and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC), Liberty Bank Foundation announced today that over $740,000 was raised through its 20th Annual Thanksgiving Drive. These dollars will help more families in the Bank’s footprint have a generous Thanksgiving meal to enjoy on Thursday. Each year, this drive also helps stock food on pantry shelves across Connecticut in preparation for the winter months. According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal this year is $6.76 per person. Through this effort,…
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Oct
We are thrilled to welcome Abby Coats to the Community Foundation of Middlesex County! Abby has joined our team as the Senior Coordinator of Philanthropy and Community Outreach. Abby is a Chester, Connecticut native. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Connecticut and her Masters in Intercultural Human Rights Law from St. Thomas University. Abby has been in nonprofit fundraising for 12 years and most recently was the Manager of Annual and Planned Giving at the US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Abby and her husband Michael and their son Callen currently reside in Norwich. She is a…
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Sep
Sep
Since 2004, Liberty Bank Foundation, partnering with Rotary Clubs across Connecticut, have raised over $4 million to ensure all families in our community can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for helping your local Rotary Club share the generosity of a thanksgiving dinner with your community – and helping your local Rotary Club take advantage of Liberty Bank’s generous match campaign. We appreciate everyone who participated in the annual Thanksgiving Drive campaign drive between October 2 and November 13, 2023. The campaign match window is now closed and we will share updates as the grants are distributed to nonprofits in…
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Mar
At CFMC, we only know “Good People Who Do Great Things.” We love hearing about people’s varied interests, passions, and backgrounds. They inspire us with their desire to help – to give back – and to “pay it forward.” Case in point: Beth Clark, John Saunders, William Weed, and Valerie Wyzykowski, of the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) Class of 1982. They all treasure the experiences and opportunities VRHS gave them and wanted to say “Thank You” in a way that would be meaningful. The alumni decided to assist students seeking a path that might not necessarily include college and…
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Mar
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Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s amazing accomplishments and contributions to history, culture, and society. We thank the women who made history, who smashed boundaries, and who pushed us to be our very best. Middlesex County has a rich history of remarkable women who have excelled and flourished in their own unique ways. This year, we want to remember and recognize one very special woman. One we are all so fortunate to have known and loved. A Look Back at an Amazing Woman, Friend, and Humble “Brainiac” – Elisabeth Petry CFMC is honored to have counted Liz Petry as…
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Jan
Jan
Community Foundation of Middlesex County Presents $25,000 Grant to Pathfinders for Deer Lake Project Award made possible by the Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins Fund for Birds, Other Animals and Nature Middletown, CT – The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) wrapped up its 25th anniversary celebration in December with a surprise $25,000 grant to Pathfinders, Inc. for its Deer Lake Project. The award was given in recognition and support of the nonprofit’s hard work, persistence, and strong passion for making a difference by fostering outdoor education and recreation for all at its recently purchased property, Deer Lake, a…
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Nov
Released on behalf of Liberty Bank In partnership with 41 local Rotary Clubs and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC), Liberty Bank announced today that over $917,000 was raised during its 19th Annual Thanksgiving Drive. This will help ensure that more families in the areas served by the Bank have a Thanksgiving feast to enjoy this Thursday. The total amount raised encompasses $250,000 in matching funds provided by Liberty Bank Foundation, including a $2,000 bump in funding provided to each participating Club to support even more families in need this holiday season. The Drive was promoted individually by each Club…
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Sep
Sep
Since 2004, Liberty Bank Foundation, partnering with Rotary Clubs across Connecticut, have raised over $4 million to ensure all families in our community can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for helping your local Rotary Club share the generosity of a thanksgiving dinner with your community – and helping your local Rotary Club take advantage of Liberty Bank’s generous match campaign. We appreciate everyone who participated in the annual Thanksgiving Drive campaign drive between October 3 and November 14, 2022. The campaign match window is now closed and we will share updates as the grants are distributed to nonprofits…
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Aug
We are thrilled to welcome Mary Dutton to the Community Foundation of Middlesex County! Mary has joined our team as the Programs & Communications Coordinator. Mary is a Long Island native and recently moved to Connecticut from the Boston area. Mary received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Visual Studio Art from College of the Holy Cross. Mary served as an Account Executive at a public relations agency on their healthy living team. She met her husband, Trevor, at Holy Cross through running on the cross country and track teams together. They recently moved to West Hartford and are…