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The Great Give 2020 raises $3.57 Million for Greater New Haven nonprofits, shattering previous record.
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Surpassing expectations, The Great Give® 2020 was a spectacular success in bringing Greater New Haven’s community together in difficult times to raise $3.57 million online for nearly 400 nonprofits. The Great Give® is Greater New Haven’s 36-hour online giving event, created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and conducted annually since 2010 to increase philanthropy in the Greater New Haven region of South Central Connecticut. Not only was the amount raised nearly double that of the prior year, but the number of total donors was up by 43 percent - a sign of the commitment and generosity of the region to rally for its continued well-being.
COVID-19 Community Fund Grants Reach Hardest Hit Populations
The Valley Community Foundation Awards Community Grants to Support Local Programs
DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) announced it has awarded a total of $19,592 in its annual Community Grants Program to 10 community groups serving the Valley. These grants will support health initiatives, students, athletics, and more in the region.
Community rallies during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills to support nonprofits amid the COVID-19 crisis
WATERBURY, CT -- Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, an online giving event hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation for the eighth year, concluded a 36-hour flurry of giving at 7 p.m. on April 22 raising a record breaking $1.8 million.
Over $1.359 Million in Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Grants Distributed by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
NORWALK, CT -- One month since its launch, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded nearly 90 grants totaling $1,359,500 from its Fairfield County COVID-19 Resil
Community Foundation Announces Funding for COVID-19 Initiatives and Unexpected Operating Expenses of Local Nonprofits
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has taken immediate action to aid local nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Grants Awarded from COVID-19 Community Fund
Individuals Most Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 To Benefit from First Round of Grants
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs Announce Emergency Child Care for Hospital Staff and First Responders During COVID-19 Crisis
SOUTHINGTON, CT -- Southington Community YMCA opened its child care doors again to serve hospital staff in need of child care during the Covid-19 crisis that is impacting the local community and nation.We are so grateful to Main Street Community Foundation for expediting a bridge grant from the Barnes Memorial Trust to fund the startup costs associated with establishing emergency childcare services for front line hospital workers and first responders
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New COVID-19 Resiliency Fund
NORWALK, CT -- The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations and other concerned entities.
2018: A Demographic, Social & Environmental Scan for Waterbury
The city of Waterbury has made significant progress on many key human services issues over the past decade, according to the 2018: A Demographic, Social & Environmental Scan, released by the American Savings Foundation.
Greater New Haven Community Index 2019
The Greater New Haven Community Index 2019: Understanding Well-Being, Economic Opportunity, and Change in Greater New Haven Neighborhoods, is a comprehensive, 120-page report that describes the communities and neighborhoods that make up the Greater New Haven region, and uncovers the opportunities and issues facing the area.
2018: A Demographic, Social & Environmental Scan for New Britain
The comprehensive report on the city of New Britain draws together data from a wide variety of sources on more than 50 important indicators, from housing costs to preschool enrollment to high school graduation rates.
Greater Hartford Wellbeing Index Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in the Region
HARTFORD, CT -- We are excited to share the highlights from the Greater Hartford Community Wellbeing Index 2019 to build a shared understanding and promote dialogue on the challenges and opportunities we face as a community.
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Awards $1.3 Million to New Haven Promise to Support Expanding Access and Opportunity for Local Youth
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is excited to announce that a $1.3 Million, 5-year grant has been awarded to New Haven Promise.
Hartford Foundation’s Grantmaking Topped $36.8 Million in 2019
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for 29 cities and towns in Greater Hartford, awarded more than $36.8 million in grants to the region’s nonprofit agencies in 2019.
Over $1.65 Million Raised for 390 Fairfield County Nonprofit Will Change Lives
NORWALK, CT --
Women's Giving Circle: Book Club Discussion & Networking
Join Connecticut Community Foundation's Women's Giving Circle for a night of networking, learning and discussion!.
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grants Over $1.3 Million in 2019
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has wrapped up its 2019 grant-making year, in total authorizing more than $1,314,681 in grant awards including over $430,000 in awards designated as Community Response Grants.
Community Foundation Webinar Series | Connecting Community Leadership and Donor Engagement
A webinar designed for, but not exclusive to, community foundations