Hartford Community Chest was Founded

Jun.01, 1924

Hartford Community Chest was Founded by William R.C Corson, Vice President of Hartford Steam Boiler; Arthur Collens, Vice President of Phoenix Mutual; and William S. Conning Stockbroker of Conning.  The first campaign took place at the Old State House where 450 volunteers “Filled the Chest” and raised $381,732 (equivalent to $6.8 million in 2024).