Events

 

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. Typically, all sessions are offered at no charge to local nonprofits.

There are currently no sessions scheduled; when they are, they will be posted here.

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

Men & Boys' Fund - MVP Breakfast

The Men & Boys' Fund will host the third annual MVP Breakfast on June 6, 2024, at 8am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol. Seats are $40 per person. addition to several grantee organizations, the guest speaker this year will be Dave Stevens. Dave is a true inspiration. He's the only legless player in sports history to have played NCAA football and minor league baseball. He then went on to win seven Emmys as a sports journalist during 20 years at ESPN. Now, after 40 years in broadcasting, he's a motivational speaker and television host while teaching and being an ambassador for individuals with disabilities. His message of hope: You can overcome any obstacle and live your “impossible” dream.

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

The 23rd annual Wonder of Women (WOW) event will be held on May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Seats are $65 per person. In addition to several grantee organizations, the guest speaker this year will be Robin Reiser. Robin is a comedian, writer, storyteller and speaker. She has appeared on NBC, E! and the Oxygen network; has written for stage and screen; and her storytelling can be heard on many podcasts, including RISK and THE ONLY ONE IN THE ROOM. Robin wrote and plays all the roles in the web series PINK EYE, and was an audience favorite on Last Comic Standing and at the Sundance Film Festival. After twenty years in Los Angeles, Robin has returned to the northeast to be closer to her parents and raise her son with seasons.

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.