The Great Give, May 7-8, 2025. $4.4M+ raised for 574 nonprofits. Colorful tree graphic in background.

The Great Give 2025 raises record-breaking $4.4 Million for Greater New Haven nonprofits ›

05.09.2025

Community responds during challenging time for nonprofits

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Foundation Welcomes New Board Members ›

01.14.2025

Board Elects Muñiz as Chair, Shultz Wilson as Vice Chair

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Students Launch Dream Projects with Chauncey Fellowship ›

12.20.2024

Fellowship Selects Two New Haven Area College Graduates

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Karen DuBois-Walton to Be Next President and CEO of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven ›

Leader of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven Chosen to Succeed Will Ginsberg

$115,000 Awarded to Economic Security Programs for Women ›

Grants from the Community Fund for Women & Girls support career advancement, entrepreneurship, housing stability and innovative childcare.

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Valley Community Foundation Donates $20,000 to Flood Relief Fund ›

08.28.2024

In response to the devastating floods that swept through the region on August 18, claiming two lives and causing widespread damage, the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) announced today a donation of $20,000 to the Valley Flood Relief Fund.

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2024 Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Winners ›

An invention that improves movement in a prosthetic ankle and a documentary film about sea level rise in Costa Rica are among the 14 innovative projects of college-bound students who were recognized by the annual scholarship award.

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2024 Responsive Grant Awards ›

The Community Foundation delivers $4.63 million to local nonprofits in a year of high demand for funding

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The Neighborhood Leadership Program is Accepting Applications ›

07.18.2024

$3,000 grants available for residents working on community-based projects. Apply by August 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

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Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. DeLauro announce $5.5 million for New Haven Healthy Start ›

Funding aims to improve infant and maternal health

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