GRANBY COMMUNITY FUND INC
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Mission Statement
To coordinate town wide fundraising efforts into a single annual campaign. This means a minimum of fundraising intrusions into busy lives, while affording the opportunity of supporting Granby’s various charitable organizations.
About This Cause
The Granby Community Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization since 1960, coordinates a town-wide fundraiser to support multiple community organizations providing valuable programs, supports, and services to the residents of Granby. Member 501(c)3 organizations request support through a grant/interview process. Once approved, donations collected through the community campaign are distributed based on the needs of the organization. Please remember the Granby Community Fund as an option for a donation in lieu of flowers, in memory of a loved one, in place of gifts at a milestone celebration, or as a recipient in your will. The Granby Community Fund supports the following organizations; • Waste Not Want Not Kitchen - Provides a healthy FREE community meal every Wednesday night to those in need. • Holcomb Farm Fresh Access - An agricultural program that sustainably grows over 8 tons of healthy produce for over 600 families and several senior centers every summer. • Arc of the Farmington Valley, Inc. (FAVARH) – provides services and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • YMCA – runs preschool, youth, teen and adult programs that put the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into practice to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all participants. Serves more than 5,000 Granby residents. • The Granby Special Assistance Fund – An emergency program that will assist Granby families in a time of need when other resources are not available. • Marquis of Granby – A historic recreation of a colonial era militia unit. Youngsters 9 – 19 represent Granby throughout New England in parades and fife and drum competition with 25 – 30 performances yearly. • Meals on Wheels – delivers two meals a day on weekdays to homebound individuals unable to shop or prepare meals. • Salvation Army – provides a Granby Service Unit available for immediate and/or emergency assistance, including Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, clothing, medical, dental and optical care programs and fuel/utility assistance. The Army also provides backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to families who are struggling. • Granby Senior Van – provides community van transportation for Granby seniors. • Parents for a Safe Graduation – provides an all night graduation party for graduating seniors of Granby Memorial High School in a safe (drug and alcohol free) environment. • Red Cross - The Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization chartered by Congress, provides emergency services to victims of local disasters. This includes temporary shelter, food, clothing, mental health assistance and other essential needs. The chapter also provides life saving educational courses through Health & Safety Services (First Aid, CPR, etc.), Services to the Armed Forces, International Services and staffing of blood drives. • Girl Scouts - Granby – serves Granby Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadet and Senior Girl Scout troops in providing scouting activities. • Boy Scouts – Granby – Supports the Cub Scout program in Granby. • Special Project Grants – throughout the year, on an as-need-basis, the Granby Community Fund provides funding grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations that provide services to Granby residents, and have an extraordinary or special need for funding one-time projects. Your contribution will have meaningful impact on the lives of many of our neighbors. Whether it’s making sure they receive a healthy meal, transportation and support for the elderly and disabled, or programs to enable our children to participate in safe, local activities, your support of the Granby Community Fund helps make that happen!