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Need Help Paying for College? Apply Now for Scholarships from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications are now open for students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills to apply for college scholarships from Connecticut Community Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. New, [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Waterbury Receive Support for COVID-19 Relief Work Assisting Systematically Under-Resourced BIPOC Communities.
The recently-launched Momentum Fund is exemplifying a model of philanthropy that unapologetically centers racial equity and explicitly prioritizes the needs of Black, Indigenous and People of [...]
Waterbury Leaders Build Community and Make Change: Expanding horizons to support leaders and change agents at the grassroots level.
Progress within a community often depends not on big institutions with one-size-fits-all solutions, but on local leaders who are responsive to residents and who can mobilize [...]
Philanthropy’s Future Today: Expanding Horizons to inspire young people to become impactful philanthropists in their community.
Among the many myths about the Millennial generation is that they are less engaged than their Baby Boomer and Generation X predecessors. In the world of [...]
Pride In The Hills: Expanding Horizons to build a movement that improves the lives of LGBTQ people.
In 1988, one Massachusetts student’s courage to confide in his teacher set in motion a chain of events that is bringing change and opportunity for LGBTQ [...]
A Metamorphosis in Education: Expanding Horizons to bring innovations in education that foster creativity and help kids thrive.
For more than twenty years, students have found inspiration and opened their minds to new possibilities through literary, performing, visual and culinary arts programs offered by [...]
Introducing Karen Powell, The New Chair of The Women’s Giving Circle.
The Women's Giving Circle is thrilled to introduce it's new Chair, Karen Powell. Karen is a Founder, owner and CEO of a franchise decorating [...]
Women’s Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $32,500 in Grants to Help Women and Girls Thrive.
WATERBURY— The Women's Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation—which includes 62 women who are motivated to make an impact for women and girls in Greater Waterbury [...]
2020 Persbacker Family Scholarships Awarded
The Persbacker Family Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships of $3,500 each to six Bridgewater residents for the 2020-21 academic year. The Persbacker [...]
Over $750,000 in New Grants by Connecticut Community Foundation Include Funds to Combat Hunger, Child Sex Trafficking, Substance Abuse and Chronic Disease.
WATERBURY—From April through June, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded over $750,000 in grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. [...]
Over 400,000 Pieces of PPE Purchased and Distributed to 109 Nonprofit Organizations.
Click above to WATCH VIDEO of PPE Distribution. Left to right: Jessica Carlino (Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, United Way of Greater Waterbury), Robin Tiede (volunteer), Renee [...]
Scholarships Awarded: The Road to College Just Got Easier for more than 370 Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills Students
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards over $950,000 in College Scholarships WATERBURY—College will be more affordable for more than 370 students residing in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield [...]
A Message From Connecticut Community Foundation
Images of police brutality, along with the testimonials of countless people whose real experiences of violence and racism weren’t captured by cameras, are gripping us as [...]
Community rallies during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills to support nonprofits amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Community rallies during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills to support nonprofits amid the COVID-19 crisis. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 WATERBURY, CT -- Give Local [...]
Support and Resources for COVID-19
Connecticut Community Foundation’s staff and board are keeping informed with the rapidly updating COVID-19 news in our community. We understand that we are at the beginning of a long-term [...]