Doing good, on the ice and beyond!
Babson College Men’s Hockey and Babson College Police Department host fundraiser Corey Griffin lived life to the fullest and had invested in many passions, including ice hockey. He was a member of the Babson Hockey Team and an alumnus of Babson College. So when we heard Officer Kevin Carrigan from the Babson College Police Department […]
The Burton Family to Receive the Corey C. Griffin Humanitarian Award
To be presented at the 2022 Boston Winter Ball “They can literally change their family. They can change their community, Then they can change this country.” The Burton Family has faith that children can change the world, and for the past 37 years they have been dedicated to teaching and modeling how this is done. […]
Thayer Academy Students Host Hockey Tournament
Funds Raised for Corey’s Kids Programs Grassroots efforts make a sizable impact for Corey’s Kids. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have next generation philanthropists join us in pitching in to make a difference in the lives of at-risk kids. Three recent graduates from Thayer Academy are shining examples of young people who are […]
Next Generation Support for Corey C. Griffin Foundation
Students work together to inspire philanthropy within their schools Babson Students Complete Mask Venture to Benefit the Foundation The Corey C. Griffin Foundation recently worked with a group of Babson students who ran a business venture as part of a Babson-funded Foundation of Management & Entrepreneurship course. The group of mostly freshman wanted to create […]
Gift Drive for Corey’s Kids
The continuation of Christmas in the City despite the pandemic From: The Boston Globe The Corey C. Griffin Foundation held a holiday toy drive for children currently residing in a homeless shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts. This initiative was part of the Christmas in the City program, which runs non-denominational events for children and families experiencing homelessness […]
Operation Mask for Kids
Volunteer Spotlight One of the ways that the Corey C. Griffin Foundation is helping kids in Boston’s urban neighborhoods during the pandemic is to provide them with reusable masks to keep them safe and healthy. The Foundation calls the effort, “Operation Masks for Kids.” A call was put out to volunteers with the ability to […]
Meet the 2020 CCG Courage Award recipient
To attend Northeastern University on well deserved scholarship The sun was not up yet, but already Daunte P. was running. The high school senior was running seven miles with the rest of the boys at the Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV) in Hubbardston, Mass. This summer day in 2019 was like every other day for […]
Donors Make an Impact
Together we are making a difference in the lives of children in need.
Why I help support CoreyFest
by Ellen Crowley I’ve attended more than 20 concerts in my lifetime. I’ve seen the biggest names in country music, from Kenny Chesney to Luke Bryan. Still, the best show I’ve ever been to is CoreyFest. Part of that is because there is something genuine about CoreyFest that you just don’t get from other concerts. […]
Being Inspired by Corey’s Kids
Professional hockey player Ryan Lannon talks about his recent visit to the Ron Burton Training Village Ryan Lannon didn’t know what to expect as he approached the entrance to the Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV). The professional hockey player had participated in other events organized by the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, and he had heard […]
CCG Award winner granted full scholarship
Through his hard work and perseverance, 2018 CCG Courage Award winner granted full scholarship from Bentley University In 2018, a young man named Martin received the Courage Award from the Corey C. Griffin Foundation at the Boston Winter Ball. Now, we’re excited to share that due to his own hard work, Martin has received a […]
Boston Winter Ball raises $1 million for Corey’s Kids
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors More than 800 young professionals came together Feb. 9 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for the 11th annual Boston Winter Ball to support the Corey C. Griffin Foundation. “We are beyond thrilled to have raised $1 million for Corey’s Kids,” said Boston Winter Ball co-chair Dani DeMarco. […]
Going back to school!
Principal Lisa Warshafsky talks about partnering with the Corey C. Griffin Foundation The Corey C. Griffin Foundation has been honored to partner with Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy (SJP2CA) to provide scholarships and help support different education initiatives at the school. With the school year starting, we spoke with SJP2CA Principal Lisa Warshafsky about […]
Why we support CoreyFest
A Q&A with sponsor Suffolk Construction 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities CoreyFest is the biggest event of the year for the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, and it simply wouldn’t be able to happen — or have the impact that it has — without our incredible sponsors. In 2017, Suffolk Construction was one of the lead sponsors of […]
Changing the Lives of ‘Corey’s Kids’
Interview with program partner, Ron Burton Training Village The Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV) is a year-round program dedicated to character building through academic, spiritual and athletic support of challenged youth. Since its gates opened in Hubbardston, Massachusetts more than 20 years ago, RBTV has impacted thousands of lives and directly provided college and employment […]
CoreyFest 2017 Tickets On Sale
Annual Fundraiser welcomes headliner, Old Dominion! 2017’s third annual CoreyFest takes place Thursday, November 2nd at the Royale Nightclub in Boston’s theater district. CoreyFest is the annual fundraiser for hosted by Corey C. Griffin Foundation to benefit its many “Corey’s Kids” programs. This event sells out every year and has featured nationally known acts such […]
Corey C. Griffin, 27
His riches were family, friends, philanthropy From: Boston Globe Corey Griffin loved working for Bain Capital Ventures, a job he landed after an impressive showing during a coveted internship, but he loved his family even more, and he wanted to give his younger brother a chance to work there, too. While trying to get him hired […]