Albert B. Glassenberg Fund
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Albert B. Glassenberg Fund
Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut
Focus Areas: Education support for first-generation college students from lower-income backgrounds
Overview: Established in 2017 by the children of Albert B. Glassenberg (Charlie Glassenberg and Jacquie Hemmerdinger) to memorialize their father's generous spirit and commitment to supporting young people with fewer opportunities.
What They Fund: Annual grants support lower-income students who are first in their families to attend college. Grant dollars help meet expenses beyond tuition, including:
Eligibility: Lower-income, first-generation college students from Eastern Connecticut
Background: Albert B. Glassenberg (1928-2017) was an early supporter and former trustee of the Community Foundation. He was the son and grandson of immigrants who fled poverty, violence and hatred to build better lives.
Contact: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, 68 Federal Street, New London, CT 06320 | admin@cfect.org | 860.442.3572
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