For Greater Waterbury Kids, A Doctor’s Visit is an Open Book
“Will I get a book today?” That’s a question often heard by pediatricians in bustling clinics throughout Greater Waterbury as they greet young [...]
Expanding Library Walls: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Unveils Storymobile
Did you know that Waterbury, Connecticut-a city of about 109,000 people-has just two public libraries? The main Silas Bronson Library has just one branch, Bunker Hill. Often vital [...]
Give Local Gives Main Street Ballet a New Dance Floor
When the cast of Main Street Ballet in Woodbury was rehearsing last spring for their production of Giselle, the leading man was running across the stage. Or, attempting to [...]
A Tribute to their Mothers Makes College Dreams Come True
The Mother's Fund, established by Emily and Eric Anderson “When we started the fund, we didn’t have a lot of money. But, we wanted to support the dreams [...]
Helping Children Achieve Their Greatest Potential
Alex's Helping Hands Fund “All children deserve a chance to access the therapeutic services they need to achieve their greatest potential. Their family’s financial status shouldn’t keep kids [...]
Partners in Life, Philanthropy and Community Service
The Powers-Baker Fund “Because we know Connecticut Community Foundation’s inner workings so well, we have confidence that they will do great things for the community with our fund, [...]
A new Cheshire Community Food Pantry
In November 2016, the Cheshire Community Food Pantry will open their new building, funded in part by Connecticut Community Foundation. Serving about 350 people each week, the [...]
A Mentor’s Enduring Legacy: Hector Riollano Fund for Education
Hector Riollano retired after 30 years as director of community schools and assistant principal in Waterbury schools. Yet, every morning post-retirement he still headed to Carrington Elementary School to meet [...]
Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach Fund: Giving Hope, Housing and a New Lease on Life
Through the Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation, Rick Povilaitis provides a lifeline to people who are homeless in [...]
UnGroup Society Injects New Energy and Volunteerism in Waterbury
Growing up in Waterbury, Warren Leach experienced the city’s neighborhoods as “full of music and joy.” Block parties, summer basketball leagues, a theater group where young people built [...]