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.
01.27.2017
St. Martin de Porres Academy opened its doors twelve years ago with the promise of giving life-changing opportunities to disadvantaged kids. That promise is being fulfilled as the first graduates are now in college making dean's lists and winning awards at places such as Villanova, Fairfield, St. Lawrence and Princeton.
New Haven Legal Assistance Fights for Justice ›
01.13.2017
For more than a half-century, New Haven Legal Assistance has fought legal battles for local residents with barriers to justice.
Fighting for the Rights of Those who Served ›
12.12.2016
The Connecticut Veteran's Legal Center helps military veterans resolve legal issues that stand in the way of them finding stability in their civilian lives.
12.05.2016
The New Haven Land Trust has installed new signs at the Quinnipac Meadows Preserve, providing visitors with an overview of the history, ecology, wildlife, and terrain.
11.14.2016
The Elm City Dance Collective brings creative movement and dance to youth, one of several programs in support of its mission to build community and connection through art.
Transforming Behavioral Health ›
11.07.2016
For nearly two decades, The Connecticut Women's Consortium has been at the forefront of transforming the way behavioral health is practiced.
Resolving conflict through mutual respect ›
10.24.2016
For more than three decades, Community Mediation has helped people peacefully resolve their conflicts.
Mothers and Daughters for Justice ›
10.10.2016
The grassroots advocacy group launches a program for young women.
A Cool Place to Do Cool Things ›
09.12.2016
Connecticut's oldest independent circulating library is a center of culture in New Haven.
Fighting Child Sex Trafficking Here and Abroad ›
07.25.2016
From therapy to safety planning, Love146 works to ensure that survivors reintegrate into a healthy local community.
