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It’s summer!! Camp is now in session, and all along the shoreline, children are trying different things, making new friends, staying healthy, gaining independence, and most of all, just having fun. A great camp experience can have a positive and life-long impact on those who participate. We are fortunate to have so many diverse and high-quality, local programs offering excitement and enrichment for all ages and interests – the outdoors, the arts, history, science, sports and more.  We are also very grateful for the many community members who understand the true value of a summer camp experience and, working through…

The Board of Directors and staff of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County would like to thank everyone who supported the annual celebration of “Good People Doing Great Things.” The 2016 Event Committee and the CFMC Development Committee put their heads and hearts into preparing a fabulous week of De-Lightful events this year. A trivia-filled evening amongst old friends and new, the StowAway Adventure, provided a special, sneak peek to the fun to come at the annual river cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher followed by the performance of “Anything Goes” at the Goodspeed Opera House. Thanks to your support, together, we contributed to the ongoing mission…

As the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) approaches its 20th anniversary, we have been busy revisiting the history of our grassroots founding and all the good work it continues to do today, thanks to those who had the vision and passion for collectively giving back to their community. This month, as we honor our mothers, caregivers, and mentors, we draw special attention to Old Saybrook resident Rachel Wiltsie, a mother of four who has been behind the scenes since the foundation’s inception, providing a dedicated, helping hand to those facing some of life’s greatest challenges. Those who know Wiltsie…

At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we are fortunate to work with many community members who have a deep passion and commitment to improving the quality of life for all, for today and for tomorrow. We help turn their desire to create a legacy of giving into a charitable fund that has a very real and positive impact on the community programs and services they care most about. For more information on how you can “Leave a Legacy to Your Community” contact us at 860-347-0025 or by email at info@MiddlesexCountyCF.org.

At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we are privileged to know and work with so many local residents who are committed to making a difference and improving the quality of life for all in each and every one of our towns.  We celebrate people like Old Saybrook resident Sally D’Aquila, whose passion for and dedication to her community is a daily reminder of how we can accomplish great things and address a critical need through partnership and philanthropy; that you don’t need to be a “Warren Buffet” to make a real difference in someone’s life; that by working together, pooling…

At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we believe that grassroot alliances build better communities. We help neighbors help neighbors by connecting valued donors with worthy causes. We target their giving so it supports a passion or area of interest and does the maximum good. We help improve the quality of life for all in our local communities through the arts, education, human services, animal welfare, the environment, heritage enhancements, and so much more…and by providing support services, programs, and grants to our local nonprofi ts. For more information contact us at 860-347-0025 or by email at info@MiddlesexCountyCF.org.

March is Women’s History Month, and it’s just amazing what women can do! They inspire and lead; they mentor and protect; and when they join forces and set a goal, there are no limits to what they can accomplish. At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we’ve witnessed firsthand the power of women. Fifteen years ago, 60 concerned women came together to ensure that women and girls of all ages in Middlesex County had a path to self-reliance and achieving their full potential. The group, energized by a commitment to help others, reached out to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues…