A Corey’s Kids Christmas

The Corey C. Griffin Foundation hosted a festive holiday celebration for children at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy. The event featured gifts, holiday cheer, and a visit from Santa, spreading joy to local youth.

Back(pack) to School Initiative

Volunteers giving away backpacks

Starting off the school year with fresh supplies! The start of a new school year is a fresh start, and it’s an exciting time. Kids and parents alike kick off the new year with hopes and goals. Some of the hopes may include new friendships, feeling like part of the school community, and having interesting […]

Doing good, on the ice and beyond!

Volunteers in a locker room

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]