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, [...]
New Guide to Giving Highlights Philanthropy of Local Residents, Charitable Giving Opportunities
Connecticut Community Foundation has released a new Guide to Giving which highlights the philanthropic endeavors of Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills residents to enrich communities in the region and describes [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation Announces College Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are now open for students in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills to apply for college scholarships from Connecticut Community Foundation for the 2017-18 academic year. Most [...]
Foundation Awards $92,000 in Grants to Conserve and Protect Natural Resources
In December 2016, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded $92,000 in grants to 10 Connecticut organizations working to conserve and protect natural resources in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills [...]
Grant Awards Support Healthy Aging
Looking after your mental and physical health is incredibly important at all stages of life, but perhaps even more so in your later years. For the latter, finding the [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation Grants $42,000 to Benefit Southbury Residents
Through its Southbury Community Trust Fund, Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded $42,000 in grants to six organizations—all to improve the quality of life for Southbury residents. Goals of [...]
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 [...]
Governor Malloy Honors Connecticut’s Community Foundations
The Governor's Patron of the Arts Awards honor companies individuals, companies and organizations for their generosity and support of the arts and reaffirms the value of philanthropy for [...]
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 [...]