NEST staff from left to right: Fernando Cerdena, Kevin Taylor, Maybeth Morales-Davis. Connecticut Community Foundation's Trustee Fund recently announced its annual Trustee Fund Awards, recognizing three recipients that exemplify excellence [...]
In his small Waterbury apartment, Delio Placido candidly shares the story of his arrival in the United States and the odyssey that followed. Delio came to Waterbury from his [...]
As the founder and executive director of Madre Latina, Yoellie Iglesias does more than oversee health and wellness programs such as the Mariposa Project and Health on Wheels. Iglesias also [...]
The COVID-19 Pandemic has deeply affected children and exacerbated existing social, economic, and health inequities. Children have lost opportunities to practice the executive function, pre-literacy, math, and social skills [...]
Dr. Becky Eleck is a family physician and medical director at Wheeler Health in Waterbury. Becky also serves on Connecticut Community Foundation's Board of Trustees. She lives in Middlebury, [...]
Last week, we all witnessed unprecedented and inexcusable acts of anti-democratic violence targeting pillars of American democracy, including universal voting rights, the peaceful transition of power, and the ability [...]
Part 1: Our Strategic Direction: Equity as the North Star Professor Kathy Taylor, chair of the board of Connecticut Community Foundation, comes at the issue of racial disparities from [...]
Applications are now open for students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills to apply for college scholarships from Connecticut Community Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. New, [...]
Julie Loughran, president and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation, said, “People know best what their community’s needs are and what potential solutions may exist, yet they often are [...]
In our August 2019 newsletter, you'll find stories about this year's Trustee Fund Award recipients, Waterbury PAL, Naugatuck River Revival Group, and Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals. You can [...]