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.

Two people sit smiling in orange chairs, each holding open illustrated books. Framed watercolor paintings hang on the wall behind them, and a small globe is visible to the left.

Bringing History Alive ›

06.12.2026

WPAA-TV in Wallingford is more than a pubic access channel.

A young girl wearing a floral jacket and yellow headband sits at a table, smiling, with a painting of a purple galaxy propped up in front of her. Another child with a similar artwork is visible in the background.

Drawing Out Young Talent ›

06.02.2026

ARTE, Inc. founders Daniel H. Diaz and David S. Greco open designated fund to support scholarships in perpetuity.

A man stands beside a car holding up a black bag with both hands on a snowy street lined with bare trees and historic buildings.

Neighborhood Leader Helps Incarcerated People Give Back ›

05.18.2026

While serving a 15-year sentence, Kyle Gonzalez began working with other men in prison to find ways to give back to their home communities. They called their program “Beyond the Bars.”

A woman with glasses and dark hair smiles while holding a large poster featuring a news article titled CT refugees fear for their right to remain in the U.S. with a photo and text.

Journalism Collaborative Fills Opportunity Gap and News Gap ›

05.07.2026

Aspiring young journalists are getting published and connected to opportunities through the Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative.

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.

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