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Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

We provide temporary financial assistance, in the form of grants and scholarships, for members of the CT National Guard, their families, Organized Militia and Retirees.

04/21/2026

We are happy to announce that the Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc., (CTNGFI) will once again hold our Annual Charity Golf Outing. The tournament is a major fundraiser and will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Chippanee Country Club, 6 Marsh Road, Bristol, CT.

All proceeds from this year’s event will support our mission of providing emergency financial assistance and scholarships to Service Members and their Families. Every dollar raised will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who serve our state and nation and the families that support them.

We hope that you will join us for our annual tournament. The tournament is limited to the first 120 golfers. You can register and pay for the tournament at the CTNGFI website – www.ctngfi.org.

If you are not able to attend our tournament, won’t you consider helping support our mission by making a donation in any amount you can afford, to the Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc. Your donation will help so many service members, veterans and families, in need.

04/09/2026

Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc (CTNGFI) president Michelle McCarty (left) receives a generous donation from Alyssa Pacewicz, Community Engagement Manager for the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Wolf Pack auctioned off their Military Appreciation Night Locker Room Hats in an online auction. Monies raised from that auction were generously donated to the CTNGFI, helping support our mission of providing emergency financial assistance to our service members and their families. The Hartford Wolf Pack has not only been a devoted supporter of the CTNGFI, but to the general military community and veterans as well. On behalf of all service members, military families and veterans, we thank the Hartford Wolf Pack for their support.

03/16/2026

Connecticut Military Corvette Club Donation

Connecticut National Guard Foundation Inc. (CTNGFI) treasurer Melody Baber (center) receives a generous donation from the Connecticut Military Corvette Club President, Gary Coviello, for the CTNGFI 2025 - 2026 Annual Appeal. Witnessing the donation are (left to right) Paul Vasques, Founding Charter Member of CMCC; Connecticut’s Adjutant General and Commander of the National Guard, Maj. Gen. Francis Evon; and John Godburn, CTNGFI executive director. The CT Military Corvette Club raises funds and donations to help various veterans organizations within the State. For many years they have been very generous and devoted supporters of our Foundation, helping us with our mission of providing emergency financial assistance throughout the year to military families in need.

(Photo by Timothy Koster)

01/19/2026

Connecticut National Guard Foundation Inc. (CTNGFI) president Michelle McCarty (left) and treasurer Melody Baber (right) receive a generous donation from the Connecticut Chapter Chairman of the National Pest Management Association, Mark Hayden (center), for the 2025 Gov. M. Jodi Rell Operation Embracing Lonely Families (E.L.F.) campaign. Witnessing the donation are (left to right) Connecticut’s Adjutant General and Commander of the National Guard, Maj. Gen. Francis Evon; John Wiltse, former CTNGFI board member; and John Godburn, CTNGFI executive director. Operation E.L.F. raises funds to support the families of deployed Guard members with toys, gift cards, and household essentials during the holiday season and to provide emergency financial assistance throughout the year to military families in need. Operation E.L.F. was established in 2001 by then-Lt. Gov. Rell as the Connecticut National Guard began major unit deployments in support of the Global War on Terror. Mr. Hayden is owner of Total Pest Control, LLC, Southington, CT and a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the Connecticut Army National Guard.

(Photo by Major Michael Wilcoxson, CTNG)

12/13/2025

The foundation board wishes to thank each and every one of you who attended the Foundation Social Fundraiser in support of Governor M. Jodi Rell Operation E.L.F. on Thursday night. Your generosity will undoubtedly bring cheer to the CTNG Service Members this holiday season and beyond.

12/11/2025

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce that they will be awarding eleven (11) scholarships in the 2026-2027 academic year. For more information on eligibility, applications and deadlines, visit our website at www.ctngfi.org/scholarships. Good luck to all who apply!

11/18/2025

Join us for a meaningful evening as we raise funds and collect gift cards to support our CTNG. With over 800 Service Members deployed, your contributions helps provide vital assistance during
emergencies through the year!

Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/wU7yRjeZsvCdayqF8

Pre-payment can be recived via our website at ctngfi.org of venmo at CTNGFI. We hope you can join us!

09/12/2025

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation Inc Announces
Scholarship Recipients for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce it has awarded scholarships to the following recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Benalcazar, Natalie: PFC Natalie Benalcazar is a member of the 1048th Transportation Company, CT Army National Guard. She lives in Danbury, CT and is a 2023 graduate of Danbury High School. She is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Her career goals include a career in nursing and rehabilitation, with her ultimate goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

Garcia, Joseph: Joseph is a SPC in the 141st Ambulance Company, CT Army National Guard. He lives in Stamford, CT. Joseph is a 2023 graduate of the University of Connecticut, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. He is currently attending Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. His ultimate goal is to serve in underrepresented communities as an Emergency Medicine Physician.

Moffat, Paige: Paige is the daughter of SFC(Retired) Reisha Moffat, former member of the CT Army National Guard. Paige lives in Washington, DC and is a 2023 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in International and Chinese Studies. She has been accepted into Georgetown University for her master’s degree, allowing her to pursue her dream of further studies and her passion on international affairs, with a focus on US-China relations and policymaking.

O’Neill, Katherine: Katherine is the daughter of COL(Retired) Vincent O’Neill, former member of the CT Army National Guard. Katherine lives in North Granby, CT and is a 2025 graduate of Granby Memorial High School. This Fall she will be attending the University of Connecticut, majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology, with her long-term goal of becoming a doctor.

SNOW, Oliver: Oliver is the son of LTC(Retired) Kristen Snow, formerly with the 103rd Air Wing, CT Air National Guard. Oliver lives in Clinton, CT and is a 2025 graduate of Xavier High School, Middletown, CT. This Fall he will be attending The Ohio State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy. His long-term goal is to earn a Ph.D. in astronomy, with a focus on radio astronomy.

Sullivan, Aiden: Aiden is the son of MAJ Benjamin Sullivan, HHD 118th Medical Battalion, CT Army National Guard. He lives in East Hampton, CT, and is a 2025 graduate of East Hampton High School. This Fall he will be attending Purdue University, studying to expand and broaden his knowledge of engineering technology.

SGT Felix M. Del Greco, Jr Memorial Scholarship(s)
The purpose of the SGT Felix M. Del Greco, Jr. Scholarship is to honor SGT Del Greco’s memory by awarding annual scholarship(s) to children of Connecticut Army National Guard members who are attending an accredited undergraduate degree program.

Baldoni, Riley from Cheshire, CT is attending Providence College.

Rodriguez, Madison from Canton, CT is attending Keene State College.

Sullivan, Aiden from East Hampton, CT is attending Purdue University.

Thomas, Shamira from East Hartford, CT is attending Fordham University – Rose Hill.

07/31/2025

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc recently held its annual charity golf outing. This annual event is a significant fund raising event for the Foundation and monies raised are used to support our mission of providing financial assistance to military service members and their families who are experiencing a temporary financial hardship.

We want to thank our very generous sponsors and many golfers who participated in this years tournament. There are so many corporate and individual sponsors who gave freely of their time and monetary support to our event. Among them were Sikorsky Aircraft; DND Construction Services; Beacon Prescriptions; Adam Cohen, CPA; Total Pest Control; Torrington Savings Bank; Geico Insurance; The Beloin Investment Group; Godburn Plumbing and Heating LLC; The CT State Employees Credit Union; The Tax Guys, LTD; Thornton Martial Arts. Because of their support, over $17,000 was raised to support our mission!!!

We also want to congratulate our winning teams:
Mixed team: Michael Dutko, Susan Tobenkin, Peter Doria and Ryan Hinton
Ladies Team: Mary Donahue, Kat Swenson, Donna Greenleaf, Sarah Hathaway, Susan Shafron
Men's Team: Andrew Lang, Steffen Reich, Brain Zamudio and John Skelenka

Thank you to all for a wonderful day and for your support of our service members and their families.

04/03/2025

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce the recent appointments of two new officers.

Mrs. Michelle McCarty is our new President. Michelle brings years of experience to the CTNGFI, helping our service members and their families. For years Michelle was the Director of the Guard Child and Family Program, within the CTNG Service Member and Family Support Center. In her new full-time position as MACOM Prevention Specialist with the Connecticut National Guard, she works closely with CTNG leadership to help mitigate risky behavior (such as alcohol misuse, su***de and harassment).

Ms. Melody Baber has recently been appointed as our new Treasurer. Melody brings many years of experience of service to our state, country, service members and their families. Melody is a veteran and retiree of the Connecticut Army National Guard, with over 20 years of service. In addition, for many years she was the Assistant Director of the CTNG Service Member and Family Support Center. Recently she was promoted to the position of Director of that agency.

As happy as we are to welcome Michelle and Melody, we offer a sincere thanks and farewell to Christopher Mackenzie and Kimberly Hoffman who both recently retired as our President and Treasurer.

For over ten years, Chris served unselfishly as our President. Because of his vision and persistence, the Foundation not only continued to serve our service members and families, but he expanded our support to CTNG retirees, and expanded and grew our scholarships offerings. Chris is an Iraqi war veteran, and a retired CW4 with over 30 years of service.

Kim Hoffman is one of the original founding members of our Foundation, serving as our Treasurer for over 22 years. Kim’s service to the CT National Guard also includes over 40 years of full-time service, as a federal employee. For the past 20 years, Kim was the Director of the CTNG Service Member and Family Support Center, until her retirement this past September. Kim’s impact and contributions to the CTNG, as Director of this office are immeasurable. She took a “start-up” program and grew it into a national model of how to serve and support our military members and families.

Welcome Michelle and Melody, thank you Chris and Kim!

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http://www.ctngfi.org/

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