CVEF (Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation)

08/05/2026

Did you miss CVEF's early summer newsletter? Give it a read at https://mailchi.mp/f5893cd27d19/june-2026-newsletter!

06/05/2026

Graduating senior Hayden O’Sullivan is the recipient of CVEF’s annual scholarship award. Hayden was honored at the CRHS Senior Awards Night on June 4. He is headed to the University of Southern California, following his goal to become a physician, where he hopes to connect research and public policy to ensure that life-saving treatment is available to all who need it. CVEF VP Nancy Earls made the presentation.

06/03/2026

Expressions of Healing is a year‑long community initiative through Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services (DMYFS) that invites people of all ages to explore mental health, addiction and,...

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f5gk67r/lp/63cf45a8-fbcc-4928-bdfd-1058f617b6d7?source_id=e2071b9c-7a44-4400-8ab1-c3aa4d7ce812&source_type=em&c=3U1EuZe6HCuZS3iSLzy9kFMzoMfkc2ATAsxljUMqiEH0a-VnDB8ZAA==

04/19/2026

We love seeing our grants in action and thought we'd share a few snapshots with you too! Did you know that CVEF has provided grants totaling more than $231,000 so far?

Our 2026 grant cycle is open through May 1st and we’re looking for creative, innovative programs that support education for all ages in Durham and Middlefield.

Learn more: https://www.coginchaugvef.org/grants

04/17/2026

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ywfcyh5/lp/b1f91c24-f39e-4892-8d11-c083c29ccb6f?source_id=115fc937-2dd0-4160-9f29-d6a4f9fda8c7&source_type=em&c=QdLxMYs1NQ9E0OMY6t7YC76tU8D3CKME8bdI9GU9DYBbPPBu4c_8Ag==

04/16/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨
Expressions of Healing is happening NEXT WEEK.
Yes… it’s coming up. Yes… you need to be there.

🗓 Friday, April 24th
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Durham Community Center (144 Pickett Ln, Durham, CT 06422)
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zjf4f4x/lp/c13c9b31-155a-4576-a166-5ec9b9d7b5fa
This is not just an event, it’s a whole experience.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Or just bring yourself.
Trust us… you don’t want to miss this!

04/16/2026

Do you have a great idea but need some help with funding? There's still time to apply for a 2026 CVEF grant! Applications are due May 1, 2026. Head to our website Coginchaugvef.org to find out more and to apply.

03/16/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 Talk of the Towns! 👏

Thank you to our incredible speakers, team of volunteers, and everyone who joined us on Saturday night as we came together to celebrate America250 with some history and stories from our community.

If you couldn’t make it, we’ll be posting video clips from each talk soon. Stay tuned!