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Hartford Community Chest was Founded
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).
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