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BBB Foundation of Connecticut
Mission statement
To empower and inform consumers and businesses in the State of Connecticut to be confident and proactive by providing impactful education, information, and resources on marketplace issues and ethical business practices.
To support youth initiatives that recognize the importance of ethical and responsible marketplace practices through scholarships and educational programming.
To champion Military and Veterans initiatives through supportive educational opportunities, scholarships, and recognition opportunities.
To advocate for and educate seniors through initiatives that help to protect them from vulnerabilities targeted to that population through educational programming.
To provide charitable contribution information to both consumers and businesses.
Contact us
Interested in learning more or getting involved? Reach out to us today, we'd love to hear from you!
Michelle Bourdeau
Director, BBB Educational Foundation, Programs & Outreach | BBB Foundation of Connecticut
860-740-4500 ext. 137
Jackie MacKnight
President & CEO | BBB, Connecticut
860-740-4500 ext. 123
Kristen Johnson
Director, Communications | BBB, Connecticut
860-740-4500 ext. 103
The BBB Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is the philanthropic arm of BBB, Connecticut, whose mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. This Foundation provides valuable education to vulnerable populations on topics such as financial fraud awareness; military, veteran, and senior initiatives; educational programming and scholarships for youth; as well as other marketplace issues.