Main Street Community Foundation awards over $2 million during 2023

Newly elected Main Street Community Foundation chair Dan Daigle congratulated by former chair Scott Fournier at this year's annual meeting. | MSCF photo

Posted By: David Fortier March 21, 2024

A record $2.4 million in grants and scholarships was distributed over 2023 by the Main Street Community Foundation, it was announced at the foundation’s annual meeting recently.

In addition, new officers for the Board of Directors and two new board members were elected; the president and CEO of Wheeler Health spoke about the support of the foundation for Wheeler’s work and a long-time board member was honored.

“The Board of Directors plays an essential role in guiding the Foundation’s work in the region,” said Susan Sadecki, executive director of the foundation, in the release about the annual meeting. “We are grateful for their generous commitment of time and the valuable expertise each brings to the Foundation as well as their knowledge of the communities where they live and work.”

Daniel Daigle was elected as chair, Kathryn Reinhard as vice chair, William Micari as secretary, and Kyle Biddick as treasurer, while Scott Fournier moved into the position of past chair.

Paula Knight of Southington, a lifelong educator, and Wyland Dale Clift, also of Southington, an accomplished attorney with deep roots in Bristol, were elected. Both will serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Board members Megan Albanese, Jarre Betts, and Rebecca Zappone were re-elected.

Newly elected board members Paula A. Knight and Wyland Dale Clift. | MSCF photo

Long-time board member Marguerite Fletcher was honored for her years of service upon annouincig her retirement from the board. Fletcher of Bristol served 12 years and held three positions over that time, including treasurer, chair, and past chair in addition to serving on every committee and volunteering for many events and projects.

Sabrina Trocchi, President and CEO of Wheeler Health spoke about Wheeler’s commitment to community health and the ways Main Street Community Foundation has supported that mission.

Wheeler has received grants through the foundation, from its Walk With Me program to the Southington Community Health Outreach Initiative, all to assist them in their role as a one-stop-shop for care for all ages.

The Main Street Community Foundation grants benefit the residents of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Since its establishment in 1995, the foundation has awarded $28.2 million in awards.

Last year, the foundation received $2.2 million in contributions and six new funds were established by local individuals, families and organizations to support causes they care about to better their communities.

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