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. […]
Corey C. Griffin Foundation Announces New Addition to Foundation Leadership
Chandra Clark hired as President Dear Friends, Today I am thrilled to be able to announce that as of November 7th Chandra Clark will be the inaugural President of the Corey C. Griffin Foundation! Chandra connected immediately with our board members and the Griffin Family. Her expertise, energy, faith, and passion make her the right […]
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 […]
Back(pack) to School Initiative
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!
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 […]