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.

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From the Start: Neighborhood Civics in Action ›

Evolving over the years, the neighborhood program has held onto one core element: helping residents improve their community.

Not My Community: 3 Shocking Stats about Greater New Haven ›

08.14.2018

How Greater New Haven ranks in growth, prosperity and inclusion against other U.S. cities and what we propose to do about it

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Island Preserved for Future Generations ›

Elizabeth Hird created the Outer Island Education and Research Fund in 2003 to ensure protection of the island's natural resources and to enable continued access to the island for educational and research activities.

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A Parklet Grows in Fair Haven ›

07.16.2018

The Urban Canopy Parklet provides seating, shade, and community on Grand Ave. in Fairhaven.

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"One City" Enlivens New Haven ›

06.25.2018

A series of free and affordable adventures happening in every New Haven neighborhood this summer kicks off this Thursday

C-HIT Digs into Children's Health ›

06.11.2018

Connecticut Health I-TEAM (C-HIT) may have one of the state's smallest newsrooms, but it has a big impact. With a reach of more than 1.2 million readers, C-HIT is delivering on its mission of empowering residents to challenge public policy with its deep focus on health and safety issues.

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WE ARE Portraits Celebrate Immigrants ›

06.05.2018

The art installation "WE ARE—A Nation of Immigrants" transformed the New Haven Green and buildings throughout the city into a public celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of immigrants past and present.

Young Immigrants Turn Dreams into Action ›

05.21.2018

Connecticut Students for a Dream see local victories in campaign for immigrant rights.

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Honoring Black Excellence ›

02.23.2018

Edward A. Bouchet became the first Black American PhD, just twelve years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Promising Scholars Edward A. Bouchet Scholarship honors his legacy.

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She Gave Her House To Help the Poor ›

02.09.2018

Donation by 19th-Century African American Seamstress and Anti-Slavery Activist creates a home for poor women that continues today.

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