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It’s Time Waterbury: “A Brass-Roots” Campaign School that Believes in Waterbury and its Residents
In the heart of Waterbury, a vibrant initiative called It's Time Waterbury is stirring a transformative movement. It’s a campaign school designed by and for Waterbury residents to expand [...]
Experience 100 Years of Community Philanthropy at the Mattatuck Museum
Connecticut Community Foundation presents its new exhibit, Timeless Impact: 100 Years of Embracing the Power of Community, at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury from November 4 through January 28. The [...]
A Time for New Leadership
Dear Partners and Friends of Connecticut Community Foundation, After nearly a decade at Connecticut Community Foundation, I write to share the news that I will be stepping down as President [...]
The Foundation’s Trustee Fund Awards Shine a Spotlight on Remarkable Community Initiatives
NEST staff from left to right: Fernando Cerdena, Kevin Taylor, Maybeth Morales-Davis. Connecticut Community Foundation's Trustee Fund recently announced its annual Trustee Fund Awards, recognizing three recipients that exemplify excellence [...]
Music Therapy Program at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a rehabilitation-focused nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Wallingford, has received a grant award of $7,500 from Connecticut Community Foundation. The generous donation from the Waterbury-based foundation will [...]
The Foundation Welcomes Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
Connecticut Community Foundation proudly announces the election of three community leaders to its Board of Trustees. Tony Ciocca, Jessica Ocasio, and Christopher Rempfer are set to join a dynamic board [...]
The Foundation’s Arts and Culture Grants Expand Access to Culturally Responsive Arts Experiences
Click here to take a look at grants awarded that help arts and culture programs in our community. From left to right: Make Music Waterbury, Landmark Community Theater, Waterbury Strong [...]
The Foundation Empowers Nonprofits with Capacity-Building Grants
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. [...]
The Foundation Invests Over $1 Million in Scholarships for Local Students
For more than three decades, Connecticut Community Foundation has helped make the dreams of local scholars a reality, and this year is no exception. For the 2023-24 academic year, the [...]
Empowering Change: Building Equitable Opportunities for All
Click here to take a look at the recent grants awarded to help build equitable opportunity programs in our community. From left to right: Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, [...]
The Foundation Awards Over $890,000 in Grants to Strengthen Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills Communities
Connecticut Community Foundation is proud to announce the allocation of $896,027 in grants to support 102 nonprofit organizations serving residents of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. With these funds, [...]
The Interconnectedness of Human Health and Environmental Health: Impact from Our Grants
Click here to take a look at the recent grants awarded to help fund Health and Environmental Justice programs in our community. From left to right: Food Rescue US Inc, [...]
Waterbury Black Giving Circle Announces Inaugural Grant Awards
The Waterbury Black Giving Circle (WBGC) proudly celebrates its second year by announcing the recipients of its inaugural grant awards. A total of $16,500 has been awarded to local, Black-led [...]