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Vibrant neighborhood communities nurture community gardens, maintain neighborhood watches and take care of their people and pets. As a result, problems such as child poverty and crime diminish. When you support neighborhood initiatives, you create a community that cares. A vibrant community is where people want to live. Read more...
The Community Foundation’s support of neighborhood associations, civic leadership development, adult recreation programs and community greenspaces and gardens promote vibrant neighborhoods buzzing with activity and civic pride. Gardens and greenspaces in particular bring people together while beautifying and creating healthy urban landscapes. Read
a short story about the neighbors who are working together and with the
Urban Resources Initiative 
to improve their community. And
view short videos of community garden volunteers who together with the
New Haven Land Trust are working to provide access to healthy foods and to connect people and places.