Utility Assistance in Winter is Crucial
For many, the arrival of winter means time with family and friends in warm and festive spaces. But for low income families, winter is a stressful time when keeping [...]
Susan B. Anthony is Helping Domestic Violence Victims in Uncertain Times
Candlelight Vigil for a victim of domestic violence – via Susan B. Anthony Project Susan B. Anthony is Helping Domestic Violence Victims in Uncertain Times As Domestic [...]
Cheshire’s Darcey School Shines With Its Circle of Security Program
Donna Notti and Kim Dessert. Cheshire's Darcey School Shines in its Circle of Security Program Parenting can be the most rewarding chapter in a person’s life. Every parent can remember [...]
Part 5: All Together Now
As we wrap up our five-part series showcasing Connecticut Community Foundation's strategic direction, it's only fitting that we turn the equity lens on the Foundation itself. In 2019, to inform [...]
Trustee Fund Honors Two Local Nonprofits for Their Innovative and Equitable Service to the Waterbury and Naugatuck Regions
Angie Matthis, Caitlin Collins, Althea Marshall Brooks, Donald Thompson. Trustee Fund Honors Two Local Nonprofits for Their Innovative and Equitable Service to the Waterbury and Naugatuck Regions Connecticut Community [...]
Four Community Leaders Join Connecticut Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees
Saran White, Avery Gaddis, Jean Solomon. Not pictured: Tomas Olivo. Photo courtesy of Jake Koteen. Four Community Leaders Join Connecticut Community Foundation's Board of Trustees Connecticut Community Foundation’s members have [...]
Time Sensitive Funding: Available Now For Rental Assistance
The federal government is conducting an all-out push to make sure tenants and landlords take advantage of the historic funding for emergency rental assistance to help cover rent, [...]
Women’s Giving Circle Helps Women and Girls Thrive
With a Focus on Equity, Women’s Giving Circle Helps Women and Girls Thrive The Women's Giving Circle--which includes 60 women who are motivated to advance women and girls in Greater [...]
Over $700,000 in New Grants from Connecticut Community Foundation in April 2021
Over $700,000 in New Grants from Connecticut Community Foundation Include Funds to Improve Health Outcomes, Expand Opportunities for Refugees and Immigrants, Support Youth Leadership Programs, and Help Arts Programs [...]
Part 3: Expanding Economic Opportunity for Sustainable Change
Victor Lopez, alderman and executive director of the Hispanic Coalition of Waterbury, was born in Brooklyn and raised in Puerto Rico until moving to Waterbury when he was [...]