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Saturday, February 8, 2025

“Boston’s Biggest Night Out” celebrated its 17th year. 

Corey C. Griffin House
Opening in 2026

The Corey C. Griffin House will offer affordable housing for the visiting families of children receiving care at Boston Children’s Hospital.

CoreyFest 2024

Country music superstar Jake Owens headlined a star-studded event at the House of Blues Boston that raised over $2.3 million for Corey’s Kids.

Remembering Corey

Corey C. Griffin (1986–2014), who always saw and brought out the best in people, is our inspiration.

A Force of ♥️ for Boston’s Kids

Creating Better Tomorrows

We believe that all children have the potential to succeed when afforded the same access to education, mentorship, and work opportunities.

Guided by the memory of our namesake, Corey C. Griffin (1986-2014), who always saw the best in others and inspired them to be their best selves, we partner with leading organizations to empower the Boston area’s underserved children.

We call them “Corey’s Kids.”

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Our Work

The Foundation partners with the most diligent, resourceful, and innovative organizations serving Boston-area children. These established groups cover the range of education, food security, health care, and character-building for the most underserved kids.

Our comprehensive engagements with our partners and community operate on four distinct and equally critical levels.

The Four Types of Capital

Financial

Targeted annual funding to our partners to achieve tangible and impactful long-term goals.

Human

Guidance from the Foundation’s leaders to our partners’ executives, and mentorship to their youth.

Social

Attracting and nurturing a wide and expanding network of supporters and volunteers for our partners.

Physical

Providing the significant, in-kind donations that our partners and the families that they serve need. 

Corey Slater high-fiving kids at the Corey's Kids Christmas

Our Initiatives

We’re a hands-on organization that works directly with our community and constituents. That means everything from fundraisers, holiday gift and school supply drives, and tuition assistance programs. 

We work on multiple levels, including financial grants and personal engagement — all grounded in a commitment to community, the human spirit, and unconditional love for Corey’s Kids.

Expanding the Community, One Smile at a Time

We’re not a “rubber chicken dinner” type of organization. If you come to our events, you will have fun. Our events, like the Boston Winter Ball (aka, “Boston’s Biggest Night Out”) and CoreyFest, rank among the top draws in the Hub.

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Jake Owen & Tyler Reeve onstage at CoreyFest

Latest News

Rob and Cathy Griffin with committee

Celebrating Impact: A Special Thank You from Rob & Cathy Griffin

What an amazing and meaningful evening! On Saturday night, we gathered with many of you to celebrate at the Boston Winter Ball.
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M&T Bank Supports Emerging Leaders Council with $10,000 Grant

M&T Bank has generously awarded the Corey C. Griffin Foundation (CCGF) a $10,000 grant to support our Emerging Leaders Council (ELC).
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Celebrating Service and Leadership: 2025 Humanitarian and Outstanding Philanthropy Award Recipients

At the 2025 Boston Winter Ball, we honor Karen and Rob Hale for their exceptional generosity and Lisa Warshafsky for her transformative leadership in education. Their work embodies the spirit of community and service at the heart of the Corey C. Griffin Foundation.
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CCGF Merch

The Foundation’s distinctive hats aren’t just stylish. Frequently spotted on the streets of Boston, they send a message that you’re proud to be someone who cares.

Show your support for the Foundation, and find some new friends among random strangers.

Get Involved

The Foundation promotes generosity on all levels. We invite members of the community to participate in events and contribute both financially and with their time.

Volunteer, make a donation, or get in touch to begin making an impact.

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@CoreyCGriffinFoundation

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Jake Owen with guitar
Rob and Chandra at the Christmas event
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