<strong>A “Corey’s Kids” Winter Miracle</strong>
Over $200,000 winter boots donated to children needing winter footwear Late last fall, the Foundation received a welcome surprise phone call. CCG supporters Caroline and Anton Melchionda resourced thousands of pairs of winter boots from the Muck Boot Company, a premium boot manufacturer. The boots were the highest quality, but unsorted, and housed in a […]
What Corey Griffin ’10 Means to the Babson Community
By John Crawford for Babson Magazine When people speak of the late Corey Griffin ’10, they mention his generosity and kindness. They mention his warm and friendly presence. He was a person who often was the center of attention but was careful never to let anyone feel left out. “He always wanted people to feel […]
A Corey’s Kids Christmas
There were many smiling faces and happy children at the first annual Corey’s Kids Christmas event, held on December 6, 2022 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. The event, co-sponsored this year by Thee Mustard Seed Foundation, was open by invitation to children affiliated with Corey’s Kids programming through the Corey C. […]
Students receive surprise gift from Patriot’s Matthew Slater, Corey C. Griffin Foundation
BOSTON — Almost 2,000 children from Catholic schools and local nonprofits were invited to a special event at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Dec. 6, where they learned they would be receiving an early Christmas present. Following a talk by New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater, it was announced that each child would […]
Boston Globe: Achieve helps low-income Boston students reach high performing high schools, college
Students excel through Achieve Program Achieve helps low-income Boston students reach high performing high schools, college By Julian E.J. Sorapuru Globe Staff,Updated November 4, 2022, 7:00 a.m. Reginald Toussaint, executive director of Achieve, offers some direction to students participating in a study group during Saturday programming at The Noble and Greenough School. The students are part of the […]
Corey C. Griffin Foundation receives Major Gift from Karen and Rob Hale for “Corey’s Kids” Programs
Forbes Magazine Reports Original article HERE BOSTON, MA— Karen and Rob Hale, through their family foundation, Fox Rock Foundation have awarded the Corey C. Griffin Foundation with a $1 million gift for “Corey’s Kids” programs. The grant will benefit youth from under-resourced communities in the Boston area. Fox Rock Foundation is a private family charitable […]
Boston Winter Ball Raises over $2 Million, NBC Boston Reports
From: NBC Boston – The Hub Derek Zagami, Colton Bradford, Natalie Lizarraga and Amina Smith got all decked out for the Boston Winter Ball that raised over $2 million for the Corey C. Griffin Charitable Foundation. Derek spills on their glam night out. See coverage here.
Next Generation Philanthropy
Board members featured in Quest Magazine feature From: Quest Magazine April 2021 See online issue of Quest Magazine April 2021 for full article featuring additional young philanthropists such as Katherine Schwarzenegger, Gillian Hearst, Ashley Brown and Sarah Hoover. What inspired you to establish the Corey C. Griffin foundation? Our brother Corey passed away in a tragic […]
Youth Honored by Corey C. Griffin Foundation
Annual Courage Award Given to Cumberland Youth From: The Valley Breeze By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor CUMBERLAND – Town resident Daunte Pean, 17, was honored by the Corey C. Griffin Foundation at the 12th annual Boston Winter Ball with the Courage Award for his bravery in battling and overcoming a tumor. Pean is a […]
Forever Young
On the fifth anniversary of his tragic death on Nantucket, Corey Griffin’s legacy continues to enrich the lives of countless children. From: Nantucket Magazine Written by: Luke Russert What good can come from someone so beloved dying so young? Once the casket is closed, the remembrances spoken and the tears shed, what becomes of a lost […]
