Celebrating the Triumph of the Human Spirit Over Adversity
Our Mission
Since 1995, Greenfield Everyday Heroes Foundation has been supporting graduating high school seniors from select schools that have shown the courage and character to achieve success, regardless of the extreme obstacles placed in front of them.
Anne Lantz, Executive Director, on what makes Everyday Heroes special.
Andy Greenfield, Founder, discusses what inspired Greenfield Everyday Heroes Foundation.
1995
Founded
Greenfield Everyday Heroes program started in 1995.
150
Everyday Heroes
Over 150 students awarded.
$750,000
Awarded
Awards totaling over $750,000.
High Schools Supported
Brien McMahon High School (Norwalk, CT)
Norwalk High School (Norwalk, CT)
Danbury High School (Danbury, CT)
Twin Valley High School (Whitingham, VT)
P-TECH Norwalk (Norwalk, CT)
Watertown High School (Watertown, NY)
News
January 5, 2022
Announcing partnership with Northern New York Community Foundation
Greenfield Everyday Heroes Foundation is excited to announce the new partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation. Our two foundations share common values and both seek to enhance the communities we serve in supporting students to achieve their dreams of higher education.
Award Winners
"You guys have been a great inspiration in my journey of seeking the greater good of those in need. With a college colleague, we raised enough money to supply 45 backpacks and various school necessities for those in need."
"You thought you gave me money, but what you really gave me was hope."