Leila Upson Barnes and Henry Barnes circa 1910-1920

In July 2004, the Main Street Community Foundation was named new successor trustee for the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust by the Southington Probate Court. Under this arrangement, Main Street is to provide local oversight of the $15 million trust that was set up in Mr. Barnes' last will and testament. In his will, Bradley Barnes was very clear in stating that this money be used to support the health care needs of Southington residents. Specifically, he wished this support to be directed to the town's independently-run hospital, Bradley Memorial, which had been built through a bequest from his aunt Julia A. Bradley.

The Main Street Community Foundation Board, staff and Barnes Trust Advisory Committee will work closely with representatives of Bradley Memorial Hospital to ensure that the health care needs of Southington residents will be addressed for years to come.