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Defending Healthy Start’s Vital Programming – Again ›

05.11.2026

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) hosted a press conference at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on Friday.

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Update: Greater New Haven Community Raises $4.82 Million Through The Great Give 2026 ›

05.08.2026

Thousands of gifts support hundreds of local nonprofits

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The Basic Needs Fund Awards $425,000 to 44 Local Nonprofits ›

11.25.2025

The Foundation’s total grantmaking for basic human needs tops $1.6 million in 2025

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She Leads Justice Awarded the Community Fund for Women & Girls' 30th Anniversary Signature Grant ›

11.21.2025

Funding expands access to legal services for women and community organizing for policy change.

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Meet the Fourth Cohort of Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of Color ›

10.13.2025

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is proud to announce the program's fourth cohort. Ten nonprofit professionals in Greater New Haven were selected in July.

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2025 Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Winners ›

09.23.2025

Winning proposals ranged from a YouTube channel focused on banned books and their authors, to a 3D printing model to aid in disaster relief.

Walter D. Woods Appointed Senior Vice President, Development and Donor Services ›

Former CEO of Humana Foundation brings 30 years of experience to The Community Foundation.

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The Community Foundation Awards $2.8 Million in Responsive Grants to Local Nonprofits ›

Funding prioritized for nonprofits affected by federal actions

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The Community Fund for Women & Girls Grants Help Women Gain Financial Stability ›

07.09.2025

Pathways to Economic Security for Women grants provide $130,000 to education, workforce and holistic programs serving women and girls in Greater New Haven.

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Trio of Connecticut Community Foundations Hires Liany Elba Arroyo ›

06.26.2025

Former Charter Oak Health Center COO and Director of Hartford’s Health and Human Services Department to Lead Connecticut Urban Opportunity Collaborative (CUOC)

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