40-Mile Long Classroom is Full of Surprises for River Brigade
Twelve years ago, Kevin Zak was brushing his teeth, looking out his window onto the Naugatuck River. The yellow plastic bag caught his eye. It had clung to [...]
Need Answers about the Mental Health Crisis in Litchfield County? Greenwoods Has Them
Executive Director John Simoncelli accepted the 2019 Trustee Fund Award on behalf of Litchfield-based Greenwoods Counseling Referrals at Connecticut Community Foundation’s annual meeting (right). The 27-year old organization, [...]
Joyce DeCesare Helps Students Put a Dent in Medical School Expenses
Jona Tanguay, pictured here with his mother, received a 2018 scholarship through the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Sullivan Scholarship Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation. He [...]
Harpreet Kaur of Waterbury Pursues a Career in Medicine
Scholarship recipient Harpreet Kaur of Waterbury is walking in the footsteps of family members toward a career in medicine. Watch her story.
Edgar Yepez of Waterbury Eyes a Career in Accounting
Scholarship recipient Edgar Yepez of Waterbury eyes a career in accounting. He will attend the University of Connecticut in the Fall 2019. Watch his story. [...]
Sports and Health Spark Career Interests for Seth Newman
Scholarship recipient Seth Newman of Prospect, Connecticut will attend Springfield College in the Fall 2019. Watch what sparked his interest in physical therapy.
$1.41 Million in New Grants Aid to Combat Hunger, Child Sex Trafficking, Substance Abuse and Chronic Disease
In May and June, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded $1.4 million in grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. The [...]
An Aspiring Nurse: Scholarship Recipient Victoria Guillet of Beacon Falls
Meet scholarship recipient Victoria Guillet of Beacon Falls. She will attend Southern Connecticut State University in the Fall, 2019 to study nursing.
The Road to College Just Got Easier for 400 Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills Students
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $900,000 in College Scholarships College will be more affordable for 400 students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills thanks to scholarships [...]
Persbacker Family Scholarships Awarded
The Persbacker Family Fund Scholarship at Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships of $3,500 each to six Bridgewater residents for the 2019-20 academic year. The Persbacker [...]