Read about the inspiring work of local nonprofits supported by The Foundation's grantmaking.

The following stories were created by The Community Foundation to highlight local nonprofits and the impact they have throughout Greater New Haven. Many of the nonprofits featured here have profiles on The Foundation's website giveGreater.org, a resource created by The Foundation for donors to learn more about and support local nonprofits.

Five women stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in business or professional attire, and the setting appears to be a large event space or conference room.

Pitch Night Competition Champions Women Founders ›

03.06.2026

On March 4, in honor of Women’s History Month, The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company hosted a Pitch Night celebrating entrepreneurship by and for women.

Five men wearing blue shirts and gloves stand around a table in a kitchen, peeling and chopping sweet potatoes together, as part of a group volunteer activity.

A Compassionate Approach ›

01.07.2026

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen included in latest slate of Basic Needs Fund grants.

An older woman helps a young woman adjust a light-colored skirt in a busy, creative studio filled with fabric and artwork, while another person works at a nearby table.

From Trash to Treasure ›

11.07.2025

More than 50 community members, artists and self-proclaimed “trashionistas” gathered to reimagine how raw materials might be repurposed.

Two young children play doctor; one wears round glasses and a toy stethoscope, smiling while examining a case, and the other, with braided hair, looks into a blue medical kit on a table.

Promoting Peace of Mind ›

10.14.2025

A 2024 Pathways to Economic Security for Women grant meant early childhood education businesses in underserved communities received essential classroom supplies.

A woman with long brown hair and glasses sits smiling at a desk in an office, surrounded by paperwork, a laptop, a water bottle, wall decor, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

The Basic Needs Lifeline: A Conversation with Jenn Paradis ›

09.23.2025

An older person wearing a black beanie and jacket sits indoors, cradling a small brown dog in their arms. The person looks at the camera with a slight smile.

Helping the Whole Person ›

09.23.2025

Beth-El Center offers meaningful alternatives to the ways homelessness is traditionally addressed – and described.

Two women stand side by side, smiling at the camera. They wear polo shirts with logos and glasses. Behind them is a bulletin board with photos and a framed newspaper article on the wall.

Seeding Self-Empowerment ›

09.04.2025

Hear Zonia's story, who has relied on the Spanish Community of Wallingford, along with her family members, for more than 20 years.

A woman stands and smiles at a receptionist seated behind a desk. There are potted plants, a Pride flag, and a sign reading “Black Women Matter” on the counter by a sunlit window.

Housing as Health Care ›

08.01.2025

Anchor Health integrates wraparound services into physical and mental health care with support from the Community Fund for Women & Girls.

A woman with long dark hair stands smiling outside a brick building with a sign that reads ARISE Center. Yellow flowers and greenery are visible along the side of the building.

Christian Community Action’s ARISE Center Helps Local Women Achieve Independence ›

07.09.2025

Program bolsters services with support from the Community Fund for Women & Girls.

A group of people wearing yellow safety vests and gloves pose with filled garbage bags after a cleanup in a forested area, standing and sitting near the roadside.

Protecting the Environment and Building Community ›

05.10.2025

One Quinnipiac River expert is helping continue critical grant-supported research and cleanups.

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