June 11, 2024

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A regional, Bristol-based giving foundation recently awarded more than $620,000 to several Southington and Southington-area causes. According to the Main Street Community Foundation, the first cycle of 2024 grants from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust have been awarded to eight organizations. The total amount awarded is $620,448, all of which will be used to fund programs or initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Southington residents, including:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc. in New Britain. PCC was awarded an $85,000 grant to support its comprehensive domestic violence intervention and prevention services. These programs benefitted over 230 residents of Southington last year.