Matching Donations: Giving Tuesday for Prudence Crandall
By Claudia Hilario, New Britain Herald, Nov. 24, 2025
NEW BRITAIN — Prudence Crandall Center will receive up to $10,000 in matching donations for Giving Tuesday, thanks to a community partnership with board member Todd DeGroff and Beacon Prescriptions New Britain.
“I am honored to be a board member and supporter of the Prudence Crandall Center,” DeGroff said. “They provide critical resources to our community and face unprecedented funding challenges. Please take a moment and reach out to help them and your neighbors in need with a gift today and Beacon will proudly match your donation.”
The organization said the support comes at a critical time, as Giving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for hashtag activism, is one of the most vital fundraising periods for nonprofits.
The matching challenge begins early. All online donations made between Nov. 25 and midnight on Dec. 2 will be doubled, as long as total contributions during that period do not exceed $10,000.
Prudence Crandall Center depends on private donations for about one-third of its annual budget, nearly $1.2 million. It also faces possible federal funding cuts in the coming year, which could affect services, including its housing programs for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
“We are deeply thankful to Todd DeGroff and Beacon Prescriptions for championing this matching challenge and helping inspire others to give during a critical time for our agency,” said Barbara Damon, president and CEO of the organization. “Every gift made now will go twice as far, and we are so grateful to every donor who helps ensure survivors receive the life-changing support they deserve.”
The organization serves survivors from across central Connecticut. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, supportive housing, counseling, court advocacy and programs that focus on domestic violence and teen dating violence prevention.
Online donations can be made at prudencecrandall.org/donate.
Checks can also be mailed to Prudence Crandall Center, P.O. Box 895, New Britain, CT 06050, with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo line.
For questions, contact social@prudencecrandall.org or 860-259-3817.