What’s New
Paula Van Ness Announces Retirement as President and CEO
Paula Van Ness, president and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation, has announced her retirement after six years at the helm of the oldest community foundation in the state, [...]
Fifth Annual Give Local Event Breaks Records, Raises $1.3 Million for Nonprofit Organizations in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
Hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation, the fifth annual Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills online giving campaign raised $1.3 million in 36 hours to support the work [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $375,000 in Grants to Local Community Groups
In its March 2017 grant cycle, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded a total of $375,000 to nonprofit organizations serving residents of 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield [...]
Community Events Receive $27,000 Boost from Connecticut Community Foundation’s Sponsorship Grants
In its first grant cycle of 2017, Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded a total of $27,000 in sponsorship grants to 32 organizations hosting community events in Greater Waterbury [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes is Growing (and is a Rising Force for Good)
Connecticut Community Foundation's blog post, "Move over Oprah – Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes is Growing (and is a Rising Force for Good)," was featured in CT By [...]
Foundation Awards Over $100,000 in Grants to Benefit Young Children’s Education and Development
Connecticut Community Foundation, in its latest round of cradle to career grants, has awarded $104,178 to 15 organizations in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region to support [...]
2016 Trustee Fund Awardees Recognized for Leading Collaborations that Benefit Local Residents
The Trustee Fund of Connecticut Community Foundation, established through contributions by current and former Board members, has granted its second annual awards to the Bridge to Success Community [...]
Eight Bridgewater Students Receive Persbacker Family Fund Scholarships
Through Connecticut Community Foundation, The Persbacker Family Scholarship Fund has awarded college scholarships of $3,500 each to eight Bridgewater residents for the 2016-17 academic year: John Ascenzi, Rachel [...]
Foundation Awards Scholarships to Over 400 Students for 2016-17 Academic Year
A college education is more affordable for more than 400 students in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills, thanks to scholarships awarded for the 2016-17 academic year by [...]