Sam Beamon’s Legacy of Service
“We’ve got to make our parents proud.” So reads the inscription Sam Beamon wrote in his brother Reggie’s copy of Sam’s book, Flying Death: The Vietnam Experience. And proud their [...]
Beyond the Classroom: The Enduring Impact of Harold Baker’s Generosity
When it comes to generosity, Harold Baker offered an exceptional example to follow, Harold was deeply committed to sharing his passion for mathematics with the scores of students he taught [...]
John Staver’s Legacy Continues to Inspire
Connecticut Community Foundation is honored to announce 2024 grants awarded from the Staver Fund. John Staver passed away in January 2018 and left a gift through his will of more [...]
Maurice B. Mosley is Helping Students Find Opportunities to Utilize their Gifts and Talents.
Waterbury native Maurice B. Mosley is a retired Superior Court Judge for the New Haven District where he handled child protection and delinquency matters. Before he joined the bench, Maurice [...]
Ede Reynolds’ and Dan Gaeta’s Longstanding Roots in Waterbury
There are many advocates helping to lead the way to a more robust, more resilient and vibrant downtown Waterbury economy. Still, you might be hard-pressed to find any business leader [...]
Cedric C. Ellis is Expanding Horizons for Black Students in Waterbury Through Education
Cedric C. Ellis has created a scholarship endowment fund for Waterbury residents of African descent. The fund is supporting students today and will grow in the future through a [...]