Connections - No. 1, 2026

News from The Community Foundation

May 18, 2026
Banner for CONNECTIONS, the quarterly newsletter of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, featuring the words OPPORTUNITY + EQUITY at the bottom.

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Community Raises $4.82M in The Great Give 2026

Greater New Haven demonstrated its generosity during The Great Give on May 6-7, raising $4,821,549 for 546 local nonprofit organizations. READ MORE

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Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Judith Corprew, president and chief executive officer of New Haven Bank, and John Parese, a longtime local attorney, were appointed to the Board of Directors on January 1. READ MORE

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Healing Forward: From Truth to Collective Action

On January 20, The Community Foundation participated in the National Day of Racial Healing with an evening of storytelling, poetry, music and meaningful conversations. READ MORE

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Nonprofit Executives Network Grows

In January, 20 nonprofit leaders from across Greater New Haven stepped away from their day-to-day demands and came together for four days of learning, reflection and connection. READ MORE

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Partnering for Impact

Trusts and estates attorney Ruth Fortune is part of The Foundation’s network of trusted professional advisor partners. Outside of work, Fortune enjoys giving back to the community and is a civic-minded volunteer who serves on several boards. READ MORE

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Mothers and Daughters Share Stories of Legacy

In December, the Progreso Latino Fund convened an intergenerational forum celebrating philanthropy, family and community impact. 
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New Haven Pride Center Rises

The New Haven Pride Center will reopen thanks to a rapid and coordinated community fundraising effort led by local donors and supporters. READ MORE

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Join us Online for Racial Equity Training

As part of its ongoing work to advance racial equity, The Community Foundation is offering free community access to The Groundwater Approach, a virtual racial equity workshop. READ MORE

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