#BeAGoodFriend
We help children and families who need assistance after heartbreak and tragedy.
Your support helps turn challenges into opportunities for hope and healing.
What friends like you have made possible
$340K+
provided to local families since our founding
155+
local families supported after heartbreak and tragedy
Source: “…provided over $340,000 to more than 155 local families.” (About page)
700+
gifts delivered through the 2025 #BeAGoodFriend Toy Drive
How we help
We support local children and families, shortly after life’s most difficult situations: the loss of a family member, an illness diagnosis, property damage, or other challenging circumstances.
Direct financial support
Shortly after a death in the family, an illness diagnosis or property damage, we offer direct financial support to help ease the burden.
A network of community partners
We connect families with resources through a strong network of community partners, so they don’t have to find their way alone.
A community that shows up
From the toy drive to parade floats, we bring neighbors and local businesses together to uplift those in need, and to have some fun doing it.
A Story of Support
The Gentry family
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a light in our darkest hour.”
When a fire spread from another apartment unit, Cynthia Gentry and her two children lost their home. A quick referral brought them help.
The #BeAGoodFriend Toy Drive
700+gifts delivered in 2025, our most successful drive yet
Six years running, the holiday season shines a little brighter because of this community. In 2025, local businesses opened their doors as collection hosts, and the gifts reached children and families across Connecticut.
7th annual drive: details coming soon
Latest episode of Feeney Talks With Friends
#175: Rich Troy
Sharing the stories of amazing people doing great things in our community.
Where you’ll find us
Traditions that bring the community together and raise money for local families.
Every holiday season
The #BeAGoodFriend Toy Drive
The 6th annual drive in 2025 delivered more than 700 gifts, our most successful yet.
Every year
The Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament
The 3rd annual tournament in 2024 raised more than $20,000.
Year after year
Parades and the #BeAGoodFriend float
At St. Patrick’s Day 2025 we marched with our largest parade group ever. In 2026 the float took third place.
With the Travelers Championship
Birdies for Charity
In 2024 we raised over $7,000.
In their words
Words from the families and friends we’ve supported.
Friends of Feeney has been a blessing to my family. From the loss of my brother in law to the loss of my mother, this organization has been there to provide support in many ways.
A Blessing Our family suffered a house fire and needed help during the holidays. Mr. Feeney, along with his entire crew, came to help in ways to help us get back on our feet.
Back On Our Feet The kindness, caring and empathy shown is second to none. Thank you Friends of Feeney for your endless support!
Caring and Empathy
Be a good friend
There’s more than one way to show up for a neighbor.
Give
Your gift goes to local children and families after heartbreak and tragedy.
Donate on PayPal (opens PayPal in a new tab)March with us
Join dozens of friends marching beside the #BeAGoodFriend float, or bring a gift to the toy drive.
VolunteerSponsor an event
Sponsors make our parades possible each year. Ask us about sponsoring the annual golf tournament, too.
Become a sponsorRefer a family
Know a family going through something hard? Tell us, and we’ll follow up.
Refer a family
Recognized by our neighbors
Nonprofit of the Year
West Hartford Chamber, 2020
Favorite Nonprofit, first place
Best of West Hartford, 2022–2024
Best Float
Park Road Parade, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024
Community Spirit Award
Park Road Parade, 2016 & 2019
Second Place Float
Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2019 & 2024
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