Every Month is a Holiday

Due to the pandemic, one of the Foundation’s most precious year-end traditions, the Holiday Gala, could not occur. However, the heart and the spirit of the Gala continue: despite the lack of our typical lively event, dedicated sponsors and donors are still stepping up to ensure that at-risk children and families are supported when it matters most.

“Chelsea Groton is proud to put time, energy, and money into our local communities to make them stronger – because when we do, everyone succeeds.” In this month’s campaign, Chelsea Groton Bank goes above and beyond for neighbors in need.

Media Sponsor, The Day

Backus Hospital Inspires Healthy Communities

Liberty Bank Helps Fight Hunger

People's United Bank Helps Fight Homelessness

Announcing Every Month is a Holiday

Bronze Sponsor, Wireless Zone

Thank you to Miranda Creative and Eighty Six Media for their creative support.

Support the mission

Proceeds from the Annual Holiday Gala have helped us contribute nearly $1.5 million to the community since 2002. In lieu of your traditional gala ticket or auction purchase, please consider donating to or sponsoring the Foundation’s Every Month is a Holiday initiative. Nonprofit organizations across eastern Connecticut need support now more than ever. We are immensely grateful for your generosity. Read Chamber Foundation’s Chairman Louis Ziegler’s letter of appeal.
DONATE

Consider donating the value of a raffle ticket $20, Gala ticket $100, auction item $250, or the amount of your choice.

Sponsor a month

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

Limit one per month

  • Professional “Table of 10” photoshoot with sponsor’s choice of theme
  • Highest priority recognition with logo and photo as applicable in the month’s campaign, including but not limited to: Chamber Foundation website, Chamber blog, social media, email marketing
  • 60-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
  • Photo and/or graphic ad with link included in month’s email communication

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

  • Recognition in the month’s campaign with logo
  • 30-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
  • Graphic ad included with link included in month’s email communication(s)

Bronze Sponsor: $1,500

  • Recognition in the month’s campaign with company name
  • 15-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
  • Recognition in month’s email communication(s)
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Foundation Mission

To promote initiatives that enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families in the Chamber service area.

The Foundation is a business community based 501(C)(3) foundation affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.

It is the intent of the Foundation to provide such organizations with resources to assist in pilot programs, expansion of programs, research, etc., rather than the day-to-day operations of that organization.

“The kindness and generous support of the Chamber Foundation will help foster the health and well-being of the most vulnerable children and families in our region.”

Catherine Foley
Executive Director Covenant Shelter of New London

“Thanks to the Chamber Foundation, we are able to find families for children in great need.”

Sandra Couillard
Director Connecticut Adoption & Family Services
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Scholarship Program

The Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program’s mission is to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for the region’s rising workforce by providing financial assistance to promising high school seniors in the Chamber service area.

Annual Events

The Chamber Foundation raises funds each year at two events: the Annual Bowl-a-Thon and Holiday Gala.

Grant Program

Using funds raised throughout the year the Chamber Foundation is able to provide grants to local non-profits throughout eastern CT.

See the 2020 recipients here.