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About Connecticut Community Foundation

Established in 1923, Connecticut Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. While serving this 21-town region, the Foundation works to address the community’s critical issues, funds programs benefiting local residents, supports efforts to improve systems to foster more equitable outcomes for residents, strengthens local organizations through learning and outreach, and works with individuals, families and corporations to steward charitable and scholarship funds.

Use of Our Name

Please use “Connecticut Community Foundation” (avoid “the” before the name). For subsequent references and in headlines, use “the Foundation.” (Note capital “F.”) Please avoid use of  “CCF” and always write out “Connecticut” (rather than using “CT”).

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