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 [...]
Waterbury Black Giving Circle Awards $17,500 in Grants to Black-Led Nonprofits
The Waterbury Black Giving Circle (WBGC) proudly celebrates its third year by announcing the recipients of its 2024 grant awards. A total of $17,500 has been awarded to local, Black-led [...]
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 [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards Over $1 Million in Grants
Connecticut Community Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded $1,054,553 in grants to support 115 nonprofit organizations serving residents throughout the Foundation’s 21-town service area. With these grant awards, [...]
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 [...]
Give Local Fundraiser Surpasses Expectations
Connecticut Community Foundation, alongside presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation, successfully concluded the 12th annual Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills online giving event, surpassing all previous records by [...]
New Chapter Begins at Connecticut Community Foundation as Kathy Taylor is Named its Next CEO
Connecticut Community Foundation's board of trustees proudly announces the appointment of Kathy Taylor as the organization's next president and Chief Executive Officer. Taylor, currently a professor at Connecticut State Community [...]
The Power of Second Chances at the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center
Amidst the rhythm of residential life in Waterbury stands a beacon of hope and transformation: the Community Partners in Action (CPA) Greater Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center. Since its establishment in [...]
