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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Supporting Survivors ›

04.07.2021

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

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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.

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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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Student-led Nonprofit Brings Telemedicine Access to the Vulnerable ›

08.31.2020

Since its March launch, TeleHealth Access for Seniors has delivered 2,000 devices to seniors and low-income patients in Greater New Haven and around the country.

Three women wearing face masks stand in a kitchen, preparing and packaging food items into white paper bags on the counter. The kitchen is bright, with white cabinets and trays of food visible.

Food, Shelter and Compassion ›

08.17.2020

Beth El, the only provider of emergency shelter and food services in Milford, ramps up its efforts during COVID-19.

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Local Women's Support Group Goes The Extra Mile ›

08.14.2020

Volunteers use COVID-19 grant to distribute wellness packs.

A modern abstract metal sculpture with spiraling, ribbon-like bands stands on a wooden base outdoors on a grassy lawn, with trees and parked cars visible in the background.

Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance Brings Public Art to Town Green ›

08.03.2020

Arts organization beautifies public space.

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