Click here to take a look at grants awarded that help strengthen nonprofits in our community.
From left to right: Malta House, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Greater Waterbury Health Partnership.

 

Amid growing community needs, resilient nonprofits are crucial. Strong leadership, financial management, technology, and communication skills drive positive change. Connecticut Community Foundation empowers nonprofits with capacity-building grants that enhance efficiency, program delivery, and community impact.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Waterbury

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Waterbury revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities—thereby economically empowering individuals and small businesses. It provides affordable housing development, financial education, and home and community ownership opportunities to low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Waterbury and more than 20 surrounding towns in Western Connecticut. A $16,200 grant from Connecticut Community Foundation in 2022 enabled the organization to rebrand itself for the first time in its 42-year history. New branding—including a new name, website, messaging, and visual identity—will better match the organization’s mission and differentiate it from other organizations, leading to more visibility and greater community engagement.

 

 

Rivera Memorial Foundation

Strategic planning is the backbone of strong organizations. Rivera Memorial Foundation runs several youth programs serving low-wealth, at-risk children ranging in age from 5 to 18 in the Greater Waterbury area. The organization works to improve academic achievement, educational success, and health awareness; develop life-long workforce skills; and take a preventive approach to lower substance use risk. Connecticut Community Foundation awarded Rivera Memorial Foundation $6,000 for a comprehensive strategic planning process, engaging parents, youth, and community voices to strengthen the organization and enable it to set and track goals that enhance its lifechanging services for kids and families.

 

 


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