Celebrate your love of camps and Middlesex County by supporting camperships at our more than twenty-five (25) camps serving youth in our 15 towns. From Park & Rec camps to YMCA camps to arts camps and so much more, there is a camp for every favorite pastime and passion.
DonateIt is no surprise that the tagline of Caritas Immigration Legal Services (CILS) is “a community of welcome … a community of support.” CILS is a nonprofit organization providing legal assistance to low income immigrants in Middlesex County and truly embodies the Community Foundation’s mission to build a Better Today and Brighter Tomorrow – for all. CILS offers a wide array of services such as education regarding U.S. immigration laws, low bono legal representation, and connecting clients to community groups and organizations. CILS understands the many obstacles facing those who have chosen to make the journey to a new life…
DonateEileen loved, well, everyone. Her mantra was “there are friends just waiting around every corner.” She just knew those friends were there. She also knew that friends are trustworthy, compassionate, and honest … and live by pinky swear! Eileen always lived by the mantra, even when her life changed forever at 19 when she experienced a traumatic brain injury. While every day experiences and tasks became challenging, Eileen chose to embrace those challenges as opportunities. She met every “bump in the road” with great strength, grace, fortitude, and smiles. She also saw the world through a different lens and observed…
DonateThere are so many ways to remember Judy Heiser. She was a tireless, talented, and compassionate member of her community and a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. Judy, a quiet but active leader, led a life centered around serving and being part of her community. She embodied “LIVE LOCAL” in all aspects of her life – from operating a small business on Main Street in Essex, to volunteering for local nonprofits, to coordinating annual parades and the Scarecrow Festival, to brightening the holidays for thousands of children and their families as “Mrs. Claus”…
DonateA Family Birthday Celebration Becomes a Gift to the Community … Forever! We are sure many of you (most of you) know Amy Hollis, the tireless and kind Executive Director of the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries. Those who know her admire her joy, dedication, and her love of community. You may not have met her husband, though. It is no surprise when we say … the same can be said about Scott. Together their kindness and goodwill truly know no bounds. Scott and Amy, with their daughters Katie and Sarah, began brainstorming meaningful ways to celebrate their 50th birthdays…
DonateBuilding for a Positive Future Consider all that makes a community – people, businesses, organizations, services, activities, environment, and so much more. Tying all of this together are the people committed to ensuring everyone has opportunities to grow and thrive. Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau Inc. (TTYSB) is committed to working with individuals and groups throughout Chester, Deep River, and Essex to ensure everyone has access to programs and services that empower us, as individuals and a community, to make positive choices for a healthy community and future. As a Youth Services Bureau, TTYSB is committed to fostering a community of…
DonateHelping Neurodiverse Young Adults Achieve their Dreams Alexandra Dilger lived a rich and fulfilling life despite personal challenges with depression and anxiety. She was witty, determined to succeed, and driven to achieve greater independence. Part of her vision was to get a job where she could excel … enter A Little Compassion. Alexandra was one of the first participants in the programs offered by A Little Compassion/The Nest, a nonprofit organization which provided authentic and enriching employment and social opportunities for neurodiverse young adults. Everyone loved being around Alexandra and her parents, Gale and Patrick, wanted to create a meaningful…
DonateThe Deep River Cares Fund…… ‘A Hug for Deep River’ The Town of Deep River is a special place filled with wonderful people who do so much every day for the benefit of our community. The Deep River Cares Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County has been created to support local nonprofits in their work to serve Deep River and its residents. The Fund’s mission is: To maintain a fund which supports nonprofit and other qualified organizations serving Deep River and the surrounding area through multiple resources, including grants, to help those organizations – and our friends and…
DonateLindsay and John Parke established the JB Parke Memorial Funds in memory of their son John Brinton “JB” Parke, who passed away in December 2021 at the age of 33 after a year-long battle with a rare, aggressive form of kidney cancer. JB was a 2006 graduate of Coginchaug High School and attended Region 13 schools during all of his primary and secondary school years – truly a committed student and member of the Region 13 family. JB loved his sports, both playing and as a spectator. He exhibited all the great sportsmanship qualities in every sport he played –…
DonateJoan Powell Goodwine Make a Difference Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Ms. Goodwine, a mother, grandmother, mentor, and so much more. Ms. Goodwine was involved in everything that her children and grandchildren did, from their academics to their athletics and everything in between. She always had a passion for working with children and making sure that they knew that someone cared about them. She was an advocate. Her compassion and dedication to making a difference went beyond the spaces she was in . She also volunteered her time with many different activities and organizations throughout Middletown for…
DonateSally would always say … “you don’t need to be a “Warren Buffet” to make a real difference in someone’s life – working together, pooling our resources, and sharing ideas – can maximize the impact today and tomorrow.” Sally D’Aquila had a passion for and dedication to her community and was well-known for championing causes close to her heart, particularly those that highlighted our local history, preserved and enhanced our natural spaces and gardens, and helping empower women and girls. Her passion is a daily reminder for all of us about how we can accomplish great things and address critical…
DonateWe sit under them for shade. We glory in their beauty throughout the New England seasons. But have you ever considered all the various ways our tree canopy aids our community? SOS Trees (“Save Our Shade”) is a group of Old Saybrook residents committed to raising awareness about the importance of the tree canopy and assisting residents and businesses in planting and maintaining our trees in Old Saybrook. Trees and shrubs are vitally important to our collective health and quality of life – they: help conserve energy in summer and winter. clean the air. provide important nesting habitats, food, and…
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