I really see it getting really big. In this community you have to search for people who are similar to you. Another year and we'll be in much better shape.

There are generous people in this community. We have a pretty tight application process, we want to know where our money's going.

I [am] just hoping that over the next number of days that all the people within the community will … look at this in a very positive light,

There is probably no one venue in the community, besides the Rock Cats, that draws the people that the museum does to the city of New Britain. Too often we have a lot of negatives tied to our community, and this is a huge positive.

This is a different way to use our creativity. It's a community expression of solidarity to help people of all ages,

Sandy has been completely submerged in community activities since he moved here. He's a real hands-on leader, and done a tremendous job as chamber president ... with a knack at bringing a lot of volunteers together.