Men & Boys' Fund - 10th Anniversary MVP Celebration

Thursday, October 1, 2026

The 10th anniversary of the Men & Boys' Fund will be celebrated at the MVP Celebration! The 10th Anniversary MVP Celebration will be held on October 1, 2026 at 5:30pm at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Seats are $75 per person. The guest speaker is Steve Pikiell, the Rutgers University men’s basketball head coach and a Bristol, Connecticut native. Pikiell has led the resurgence of Rutgers men’s basketball both on and off the court, and with 35 years of coaching experience, Pikiell has been instrumental in program turnarounds throughout his career, achieving conference championships and NCAA Tournament berths. As a player at UConn from 1986-1991 under head coach Jim Calhoun, Pikiell was a two-year captain and four-year letterwinner; he also earned his degree in finance during his time at UConn. Prior to college, he enjoyed a storied career at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol; he had his No. 21 jersey retired by the school and ranks among its all-time leaders in points, assists and steals. Pikiell was inducted into the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Proceeds from the event support programs that improve the lives of men and boys in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.

For more information on the Men & Boys' Fund, visit the Men & Boys' Fund page.

Women & Girls Fund - Wonder of Women (WOW)

Save the date for the 2027 WOW event, which will be held on May 5, 2027, at 5:30pm at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. More details to follow!
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25th Anniversary Wonder of Women WOW
We have A Million Reasons to Celebrate this year as the Women & Girls Fund of Main Street Community Foundation commemorates its 25th anniversary in 2026! To help celebrate, the 25th Anniversary Wonder of Women (WOW) event was held on April 30, 2026, at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The guest speaker was Kara Wolters, an Olympic Gold Medalist, UConn National Champion and WNBA Champion as well as a nationally-recognized broadcaster and entrepreneur. We thank all the sponsors, attendees, and silent auction donors for their support and commitment to improving the lives of local women and girls!

Proceeds from the event support programs and initiatives that improve the lives of women and girls in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.

For more information on the WOW event and the Women & Girls Fund, visit the Women & Girls Fund page.

Nonprofit Education

Main Street Community Foundation partners with local organizations and businesses to offer its Nonprofit Education Series. As part of this series, MSCF will offer web/audioconferences or in-person events on topics of interest to enhance the development and knowledge of nonprofit Board members, professionals and volunteers. 

If you have any questions or would like to be added to our nonprofit education distribution list please contact Samantha Rajotte, Scholarship & Program Officer, at samantha@mainstreetfoundation.org or by telephone at 860.583.6363.