Initiatives & Events

Making Generosity Fun

The Corey C. Griffin Foundation isn’t a “rubber chicken dinner” kind of charity. When you join us, you’ll have fun.

Every initiative is designed to benefit Corey’s Kids while at the same time growing the Foundation’s community and fostering meaningful connections among the participants.

Anyone’s generosity can help make better tomorrows. 

Rob and Chandra at the Christmas event
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Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

An annual favorite, our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway brings together local corporations, businesses, and organizations that donate over 3,000 new backpacks and supplies stuffed by legions of Foundation volunteers.

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Boston Marathon Team

The Corey C. Griffin Team returns for the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Since 2017, the team has raised over $1,140,000 for Corey’s Kids. Apply to join the team, sponsor a runner, or cheer them on!

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Boston Winter Ball

Affectionately referred to as “Boston’s Biggest Night Out,” the Boston Winter Ball is a black-tie, fundraising benefit geared toward Boston’s next generation of philanthropic leaders. Founded by Corey and his friends in 2008, the gala has helped raise over $38 Million for Corey’s Kids.

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CoreyFest

Our flagship fundraising event: Since 2014, CoreyFest has brought top country music artists to Boston for an unforgettable night of music, community, and philanthropy.

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Corey C. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund

The endowed Corey C. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund awards annual scholarships to students of any religion at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester and Mattapan who best demonstrate Corey’s values: devotion to family and friends, compassion, and faith.

Corey's Kids Chrismas high five

Corey's Kids Christmas

Each year, we gather at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston to deliver inspirational messages, special guests, and first-class presents to thousands of Corey’s Kids.

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Corey's Scholars

This innovative, holistic program identifies extraordinary Boston-area high school and postsecondary students and helps them succeed through financial, logistical, and mentorship support on their long-term journey.

Five kids at Field Day

Field Day

The annual Field Day at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy’s Lower Mills campus brings hundreds of students together for games, food, and fun. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer!