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Like a Starfish, Local Scholar Heals Herself—And Others
On an ordinary autumn afternoon in 2018, Litchfield High School then-sophomore Allison Davenport had no idea she was about to experience the biggest challenge she had ever faced. Stepping [...]
Culinary Training Program Will Change Lives and Provide Second Chances
Left image: Chef Phil (staff) serving soup at the St. Vincent DePaul Mission soup kitchen. Three right images: Various community volunteers serving food. This Waterbury location has a commercial [...]
In December, the Foundation Awarded $623,954 in Grants Including Funds for Workforce Readiness, Vision Care for Children and Much More
WATERBURY—In December, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded $623,954 in grants to 62 nonprofit organizations serving residents of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. The funds will bring vital programs and [...]
Susan B. Anthony is Helping Domestic Violence Victims in Uncertain Times
Candlelight Vigil for a victim of domestic violence – via Susan B. Anthony Project Susan B. Anthony is Helping Domestic Violence Victims in Uncertain Times As Domestic [...]
Cheshire’s Darcey School Shines With Its Circle of Security Program
Donna Notti and Kim Dessert. Cheshire's Darcey School Shines in its Circle of Security Program Parenting can be the most rewarding chapter in a person’s life. Every parent can remember [...]
Part 5: All Together Now
As we wrap up our five-part series showcasing Connecticut Community Foundation's strategic direction, it's only fitting that we turn the equity lens on the Foundation itself. In 2019, to inform [...]
Trustee Fund Honors Two Local Nonprofits for Their Innovative and Equitable Service to the Waterbury and Naugatuck Regions
Angie Matthis, Caitlin Collins, Althea Marshall Brooks, Donald Thompson. Trustee Fund Honors Two Local Nonprofits for Their Innovative and Equitable Service to the Waterbury and Naugatuck Regions Connecticut Community [...]
In Celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Waterbury Residents Form a Group to Create Economic Opportunities in the Black Community
In Celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Waterbury Residents Form a Group to Create Economic Opportunities in the Black Community Every August, community leaders, nonprofits, donors and foundations around the world [...]
Four Community Leaders Join Connecticut Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees
Saran White, Avery Gaddis, Jean Solomon. Not pictured: Tomas Olivo. Photo courtesy of Jake Koteen. Four Community Leaders Join Connecticut Community Foundation's Board of Trustees Connecticut Community Foundation’s members have [...]
Time Sensitive Funding: Available Now For Rental Assistance
The federal government is conducting an all-out push to make sure tenants and landlords take advantage of the historic funding for emergency rental assistance to help cover rent, [...]
Women’s Giving Circle Helps Women and Girls Thrive
With a Focus on Equity, Women’s Giving Circle Helps Women and Girls Thrive The Women's Giving Circle--which includes 60 women who are motivated to advance women and girls in Greater [...]
Part 4: The New Nonprofit
Work long enough in the nonprofit and philanthropic communities and you'll encounter "the overhead myth". It's when government agencies, foundations, and donors place a higher value on money spent [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships Pave a Successful Path for Local Students
College will be more affordable for nearly 400 students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills thanks to scholarships awarded by Connecticut Community Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. [...]
The 3rd Year Anniversary of a Watertown Man’s Legacy Continues to Positively Impact the Community
John “Jack” Staver of Watertown, passed away at the age of 80 in January 2018, and bequeathed more than $5 million to establish a permanent charitable fund at Connecticut [...]
Technology Keeps Connections with Family & Children’s Aid
Gabrielle Simonetti, a therapist at Family & Children’s Aid, taking part in an online therapy session. A technology grant from the Foundation helped Family & Children’s Aid stay [...]