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 person rides a bike past a modern two-story building with red siding and large windows. Another person stands on the sidewalk near a parking lot. Leafless trees and city buildings are in the background.

Youth Continuum Works to End Youth Homelessness ›

06.25.2021

The area's lead agency for at-risk and homeless youth plans to open a new shelter in 2022.

A group of young adults and two adults, all wearing red shirts and life jackets, pose together near a waterfront with yellow paddles, boats, and calm water in the background.

ARTE Engages Youth Throughout Pandemic ›

06.02.2021

The educational enrichment nonprofit that focusses on local Latino youth moved its Saturday Academy online, and saw a huge success.

A person wearing a blue surgical mask and glasses takes a selfie in a hospital waiting area, while another person in a hat, sunglasses, and gloves sits in the background. Signs and seats are visible.

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Fights for Those Who Served ›

05.24.2021

Legal advocates challenge disparities caused by the military's treatment of veterans.

A person with short dark hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a maroon and black sweater, standing against a plain light-colored background.

PLF Supports LatinX Youth ›

04.28.2021

LatinX programming for LGBTQ youth and college scholarships receive funding awards.

A collage of six women wearing purple outfits, some smiling and one wearing a purple mask. The hashtags #purplethursday and #dvam appear at the top in white script on a purple background.

Supporting Survivors ›

04.07.2021

Greater New Haven advocates respond to the amplified dangers of domestic violence and sexual assault during COVID-19.

New Home for New Reach Creates Innovative “Hub” To End Homelessness ›

12.21.2020

A new campus will increase public awareness and knowledge of proven interventions to address poverty and homelessness.

Two women wearing face masks stand facing each other. One hands a black geometric award to the other, who also holds a white box. They are in front of a beige curtain.

Support Local Artists ›

12.07.2020

The Arts Council of Greater New Haven is raising money and recognition for artists during these challenging times.

A vibrant garden bed filled with yellow black-eyed Susans, bright red salvias, and purple flowers, with green foliage throughout and sunlight highlighting the colorful blooms.

Cheshire Land Trust Plants Pollinator Pathway ›

11.08.2020

Volunteers beautify an abandoned strip and restore the habitat.

A man in a black cap and safety vest stands near a pickup truck loaded with bags and buckets, while two other workers in safety vests and hats work nearby on a residential street.

Restorative Food Justice ›

10.26.2020

Reentering community members will gain skills and access to healthy food.

A person wearing a black face mask and a blue Mill River Trail t-shirt stands outdoors near a river, with green trees and foliage in the background.

Mill River Trail Restores Human and Natural Connections ›

09.21.2020

Volunteers, nonprofit organizations, government and philanthropy collaborate to build greenway trail that bridges neighborhoods.

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