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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 [...]
2021 Persbacker Family Scholarships Awarded
The Persbacker Family Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships of $4,000 each to five Bridgewater residents for the 2021-22 academic year. The Persbacker Family Fund is among [...]
Everyday Heroes Turn an Emergency Food Program into an Opportunity for Change
Since 1983, Naugatuck Valley Project (NVP) has pursued social justice through campaigns initiated, organized, and led by low-income communities, working families, immigrants, and people of color. The group—which counts [...]
Over $700,000 in New Grants from Connecticut Community Foundation in April 2021
Over $700,000 in New Grants from Connecticut Community Foundation Include Funds to Improve Health Outcomes, Expand Opportunities for Refugees and Immigrants, Support Youth Leadership Programs, and Help Arts Programs [...]
Philanthropy’s Future Today: Inspiring 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 [...]
Why Fundraise Through the Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills Campaign!
The COVID-19 Pandemic has deeply affected children and exacerbated existing social, economic, and health inequities. Children have lost opportunities to practice the executive function, pre-literacy, math, and social skills [...]
Featured Women’s Giving Circle Member – Becky Eleck, MD
Dr. Becky Eleck is a family physician and medical director at Wheeler Health in Waterbury. Becky also serves on Connecticut Community Foundation's Board of Trustees. She lives in Middlebury, [...]
$337,923 in New Grants from the Foundation will Fund Vital Programs and Services to People in Need in 2021
$337,923 in New Grants from Connecticut Community Foundation Include Funds to Combat Hunger, the Effects of COVID, Homelessness and Environmental Contamination WATERBURY—Connecticut Community Foundation recently awarded $337,923 in grants [...]
Connecticut Community Foundation’s Statement In Support Of Our Democratic Values
Last week, we all witnessed unprecedented and inexcusable acts of anti-democratic violence targeting pillars of American democracy, including universal voting rights, the peaceful transition of power, and the ability [...]
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 [...]
