2020 Persbacker Family Scholarships Awarded
The Persbacker Family Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships of $3,500 each to six Bridgewater residents for the 2020-21 academic year. The Persbacker [...]
Over $750,000 in New Grants by Connecticut Community Foundation Include Funds to Combat Hunger, Child Sex Trafficking, Substance Abuse and Chronic Disease.
WATERBURY—From April through June, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded over $750,000 in grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. [...]
Over 400,000 Pieces of PPE Purchased and Distributed to 109 Nonprofit Organizations.
Click above to WATCH VIDEO of PPE Distribution. Left to right: Jessica Carlino (Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, United Way of Greater Waterbury), Robin Tiede (volunteer), Renee [...]
The Road to College Just Got Easier for more than 370 Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills Students
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards over $950,000 in College Scholarships WATERBURY—College will be more affordable for more than 370 students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield [...]
A Message From Connecticut Community Foundation
Images of police brutality, along with the testimonials of countless people whose real experiences of violence and racism weren’t captured by cameras, are gripping us as [...]
COVID-19 Response Fund: Gifts from Neighbors Provide Critical Community Support
COVID-19 Response Fund Impact Stories COVID-19 has brought change to nearly every aspect of the way we live and work in our communities. The varied [...]
COVID-19 Response Fund Is Making A Difference.
COVID-19 Response Fund Is Making A Difference. Waterbury, CT — The pandemic world in which we’re living is changing fast. Thankfully, the COVID-19 Response Fund, [...]
Community rallies during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills to support nonprofits amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Community rallies during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills to support nonprofits amid the COVID-19 crisis. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 WATERBURY, CT -- Give Local Greater [...]
Support and Resources for COVID-19
Connecticut Community Foundation’s staff and board are keeping informed with the rapidly updating COVID-19 news in our community. We understand that we are at the beginning of a long-term [...]
Grants Awarded to Bolster Community Organizing in Waterbury
Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded a total of $13,000 to four Waterbury-based organizations working to engage people in historically marginalized communities through sharing information, opening new [...]