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.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a black blazer stands in a library aisle lined with bookshelves, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

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.

A woman and a boy work on an arts and crafts project at a table in a workshop, surrounded by art supplies and materials. The boy holds scissors while the woman looks at the camera.

Hands-on learning at the Eli Whitney Museum ›

04.25.2016

At the Eli Whitney Museum, learning happens in the workshop.

Three women, including two nuns and one woman in business attire, stand smiling in front of a building with a sign reading “Apostle Immigrant Services” in English and Spanish. The building has a brick exterior and arched doorway.

Called to Serve Immigrants ›

04.04.2016

Apostle Immigrant Services help immigrants in Greater New Haven.

A large group of children wearing white t-shirts and black pants stand on stage, holding hands and raising their arms in celebration at the end of a performance.

Ballet Teaches More Than Dance ›

03.18.2016

New Haven Ballet offers various programs for dancers of all ages and backgrounds. The only prerequisite is a commitment to dance.

A group of seven older adults pose together in a room. Six stand, including one with a walker, and one woman sits in a chair. They are casually dressed and smiling, suggesting a friendly or community gathering.

Changing Minds and Bodies One Class at a Time ›

08.17.2015

Yoga4Change serves the local community by offering mindfulness-based yoga sessions to alleviate pain, reduce stress and strengthen the body

Three young women stand together and smile in a school hallway, all wearing matching purple College Summit t-shirts. There are bulletin boards, other people, and a staircase in the background.

Making College Accessible – There’s An App for That ›

04.03.2015

Utilizing technology such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, an App-a-thon introduces students and educators to an exciting array of apps that make college more accessible

A Trust in the Land ›

10.22.2014

The New Haven Land Trust nurtures nature and the community spirit.

Supporting Daily Living ›

10.07.2014

East Rock Village provides residents of portions of New Haven, Hamden, and North Haven with the opportunities, services, and confidence they need to remain active participants in the life of the community, living their lives to the fullest as they grow older in the comfort of their own homes.

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