Sponsored Events 2025

January 

Jan. 31: Creative Arts Workshop Inc.: ($750) Made Visible: Unveiled Roots, an exhibition by Marquis Brantley Sr., featuring large portraits that explore the stories of Black men and boys in his family. This in-person event at CAW’s gallery will include a DJ, guest performer, and an artist talk.

February

Feb. 01: Yale-China Association: ($750) Lunarfest 2025 Year of the Snake is Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitney-Audubon arts district. 

Feb. 24: CWMP Foundation, Inc.: ($1,000) An Annual Black History Month Empowerment Luncheon. 

Feb. 27: Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc.: ($1,300) LEAP Year Event, 

Feb. 27: Central Connecticut Coast YMCA: ($500) 2025 Volunteer and Staff Celebration. An evening honoring the dedication, passion and hard work that makes the Y thrive! 

March

Mar. 04: New Haven Free Public Library Foundation: ($1,200) Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration of community and impact!

Mar. 13: Women and Family Life Center: ($500) EmpowHer Gala- Navigating Through Life Transitions. An unforgettable annual fundraising gala, where every moment is dedicated to making a difference!

Mar. 15: Living United CT Transitional Services Inc.: ($250) Ignite the Future in person youth event will take place in the large conference room #114 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Mar. 21: Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, Inc.: ($1,000) Breaking Bread 2025, an evening of fine wines and culinary masterpieces from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Old Refectory at Yale's School of Divinity, 409 Prospect Street New Haven, CT.

Mar. 22: National Council of Negro Women, Inc.: ($1,000) The 2025 Women's Summit will be the 30th annual event held at the Amistad School in New Haven from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Mar. 26: Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.: ($700) Purr-oni dinner, 3rd annual in-person fundraising event at the Christ & The Epiphany Church in East Haven, 5:30 p.m. 

Mar. 27: Huneebee Project: ($500) 'Pollinator Haven' will be held at the Dixwell Community House from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

April

Apr. 01: Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc.: ($500)  JASWNE's Hall of Fame will begin at 5:30 p.m. with networking and cocktails, followed by dinner and an awards program.

Apr. 02: Horizons at Foote ($500) Raise Every Voice, an in-person event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons. 

Apr. 03: Saint Martin de Porres Academy: ($2,000) 20th Anniversary Spring Fling gala. Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Woodwinds in Branford. 

Apr. 03: Dwight Hall at Yale: ($500) The New Haven Civic Innovation Prize pitch-off competition will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Hotel Marcel in New Haven.

Apr. 04: New Haven Leon Sister City Project: ($600) Presenting: Sisters! Beginning January 16 - April 04. Hosted at the historic Institute Library 

Apr. 05: Friends of the Milford Public Library: ($500) "The Acts in the Stacks, A Four Course Performance!" in-person fundraiser at the Milford Public Library from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Apr. 06: New Haven Paint & Clay Club: ($300) An annual Juried Art Exhibition reception 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven. 

Apr. 06: Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven: ($720) A Spring Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge.

Apr. 06: Wooster Square Conservatory: ($500) The annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Apr. 12: Monk Bloodline Heritage Connection: ($500) MBHC will commemorate its fourth Roots & Routes Train Ride at the Union Avenue train station in New Haven from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Apr. 12: Squash Haven: ($500) The 16th Annual Squash Haven Showdown Reception.

Apr. 17: Newhalville Neighborhood Corporation: ($1500) NNC Black Tie Affair at The VUE 310 West Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Apr. 19: Elena's Light: ($750) Beauty Amid War, an in person art exhibition featuring the works of Fatimah Hossaini, showcasing the resilience and strength of Afghan women through photography.

Apr. 24: Total Joy Are You: ($500) TJAY 10 year anniversary gala at the Birchwoods Banquet Facility in Woodbridge. 

Apr. 26: Ely Center of Contemporary Art: ($1,000) 10th Anniversary Gala Benefit Auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Seed in New Haven. 

Apr. 26: James Blackstone Memorial Library: ($1,000) “Mini Golf at Blackstone Library" during the day on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday (27) 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Apr. 26: Central Connecticut Coast YMCA: ($500) Healthy Kids Day, a free, in-person, community based event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Goffe Street Park in New Haven.

Apr. 26: Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc.: ($1,000) Annual Young Legends event honoring graduating high school seniors. In person at Amarante's Sea Cliff from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Apr. 27: New Haven Symphony Orchestra: ($550)  Melodies and Mimosa's Brunch, a gala and brunch celebration beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Anthony's Ocean View. 

Apr. 27: Saint Thomas More: The Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University: ($250) Songs for Soup annual auction from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Apr. 30: Elena's Light: ($1,000) Second Annual Lighting the Future Awards Ceremony at Cielo Banquet Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Apr. 30: Fellowship Place Inc.: ($800) A Night to Benefit Fellowship Place at the Peabody Museum beginning at 6:00 p.m.

May

May 01: Boys & Girls Club of Milford: ($500) 12th annual gala, Rock on & Shine Bright. Starting at 5:00 p.m. at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater.

May 01: Read to Grow Inc.: ($550) A Night for the Books: Read to Grow’s 25th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser at the Westport Library from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

May 02: Green Peacock Corporation: ($500) 2nd Annual Wellness Cafe, a free community event from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Keefe Community Center in Hamden.

May 02: Milford Council on Aging: ($500) Humor Therapy in person fundraiser at the Milford Senior Center.

May 03: Timely Treasures Charity: ($430) A Fundraising event at the Russian Lady's Club from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 03: Build Something Inc.: ($250) Touch A Truck 2025, a fun, family-friendly event at the North Haven Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

May 03: Junta for Progressive Action, Inc.: ($750) Fair Haven Day, an in person community celebration. Parade starts at 12:00 p.m. at John S. Martinez school. Festival from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Fair Haven School/Library.

May 03: Leila Day Nurseries: ($500) An annual fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Leila Day, 100 Cold Spring St. New Haven.

May 03: Elm City Wrestling Club ECWC: ($500) The first annual Fair Haven Fallout, a special charity, in person, wrestling event at Fair Haven School from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

May 03: Eli's Garden of Healing: ($500) A family friendly in person event to welcome the community to the site of the future healing garden at DeNicola Park in Hamden from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 04: Whalley-Edgewood-Beaver Hills Community Management Team: ($750) First Neighborhood Festival will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Armory Community Garden and 254 Goffe Street parking lot, across from the Goffe Street Armory and Bethel AME Church.

May 10: Sisters Journey: ($500) A Mother/Daughter Scholarship Brunch at Amarante's Sea Cliff, New Haven, CT starting at 11:00 a.m. 

May 10: Westville Village Renaissance Alliance: ($500) The Westville Village Artwalk, a week long neighborhood festival in Edgewood park. This year's highlights will be a presentation of Cirque Kikasse, 6 Square community art show, 50+ art vendor market, Friday street party, duckie races, pet parade and full day of live music and kids activities.

May 13: Elena's Light: ($250) Elena’s Light will host a hybrid Community Dissemination Event in New Haven to share findings from our Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award project.

May 15: Sarah Foundation: ($1,000) Annual in person gala from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Woodwinds in Hamden, CT.

May 16: Elim Park Baptist Home Inc.: ($570) Nelson Hall Performing Arts at Elim Park is offering an in-person live music experience at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

May 17: Connecticut Hospice: ($500) The Bloom Gala 3rd annual Connecticut Hospice (CTH) event from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

May 17: Friends Center for Children: ($1000) The New Haven Family Stroll & Festival, an in-person event taking place at the Quinnipiac River Park (73 Front Street, New Haven, CT 06513) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

May 17: Music Haven: ($1000) Haven String Quartet's Chamber Series: Recapitulation concert at the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden CT 06517 beginning at 7:30pm.

May 17: Mental Harmony Foundation: ($500) 5th Annual New Haven Mental Health Awareness Fair at Dixwell Q House. 

May 29: Bridges Healthcare Inc.: ($500) Rock the Dock for Mental Health at Marina at Lisman's Landing, 6:00 p.m. in Milford, CT. 

May 29: Youth Entrepreneurs: ($1,000) The Idea to Pitch: Battle of New Haven, a one day community event. 

June

Jun. 01: The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA: ($500) Camp Que Barbecue is being held at Cheshire Craft Brewing offering both in person and to-go options. 

Jun. 04: Hamden Transition Academy at SCSU: ($1,000) Annual Graduation Ceremony for the Hamden Transition Academy, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Michael J. Adanti Center at Southern CT State University.

Jun. 04: New Reach: ($1,500) New Reach Auction will be held in-person at the Woodwinds in Branford from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Jun. 06: Connecticut Association for the Performing Arts: ($1000) 110th anniversary gala, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Shubert in New Haven, CT.

Jun. 07: CMWP Foundation, Inc.: A half-day Kidpreneur Business Expo in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of New Haven. .

Jun. 07: Faith Healing and Deliverance Ministries (FHDM): ($500) A festive in person youth extravaganza themed "Making an Impact" from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Jun. 07: Milford United Way: ($750) The Duck Race takes place on the Fowler Memorial Bridge, located in Downtown Milford and is an in person event, rain or shine.  The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the ducks being 'dumped' at Noon.

Jun. 08: Guided by Goats: ($250) An in-person fundraiser at Cheshire Craft Brewery. (more to come).

Jun. 08: New Haven Scholarship Fund: ($1000) Scholarship Award Ceremony event includes a donor reception prior to the ceremony as well as a reception for recipients and their families after the presentation of scholarship awards to the applicants.

Jun. 09: Marrakech, Inc.: ($500) Marrakech's Academy for Human Service Training (AHST) 30th Anniversary Celebration and Student Graduation in-person at 4:00 p.m. at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven. 

Jun. 10: A Broken Umbrella Theatre, Inc.: ($1,000) A Slice which is only the seed for the full production in 2025 of Apizza: New Haven’s Family Business.

Jun. 11: Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates: ($1000) An in-person series, CASA's for CT CASA - house parties and receptions around the state where CASA volunteers will be featured speaking about their advocacy role for children.

Jun. 11: International Festival of Arts & Ideas: ($750) 15th Annual Visionary Leadership Award in-person event will take place with a moderated talk at Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School followed by a reception at LoRicco Ballroom. The program will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and the reception will run from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Jun. 13: APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health: ($1000) The Greater New Haven Visibility Kiki Ball in person event to be held at APNH, 1302 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.

Jun. 14: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: ($1000) Annual Free Market and Health Fair, in-person event.

Jun. 14: APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health: ($1000) New Haven Black Pride marks it's 6th year, celebrating community and inclusion in a way that's vital and empowering.

Jun. 15: Shelton Historical Society: ($500) Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show, an over 20 year tradition as a fund raiser, held on the pleasant grounds at Shelton History Center. Held annually on Father's Day. There are over 100 car owners who proudly share their hobby with over 1,000 people who attend.

Jun. 17: Community Healing Network: ($1500) In-person inaugural Ancestral Dinner at the Jazzy Cabaret in New Haven, CT.

Jun. 19: Mary Wade: ($1,500) Beer on the Pier in person fundraising event at Canal Dock Boathouse, New Haven CT from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Jun. 20: Winning Ways, Inc.: ($500) 3rd annual fundraising in person event, Blossoming Beyond Bars Women's Reentry Wellness Conference from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Raymour and Flanigan's in Orange CT.

Jun. 21: ArtsWestCT: ($500) West Haven Make Music Day celebrates the first day of summer with a free, public, outdoor event as part of the New Haven chapter of Make Music Alliance, an international organization. 

Jun. 21: Arts for Learning Connecticut: ($500) An in person Family Arts Festival at Whitneyville Cultural Commons in Hamden, CT from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Jun. 21: The Descendants of the CT 29 Colored Regiment: ($1000) Juneteenth New Haven will take place in person from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dixwell Community (Q) House, 197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven.

Jun. 21: Discovering Amistad: ($2000) Discovering Amistad in partnership with the Connecticut Lyric Opera will be presenting  a revival of Pulitzer-prize winning composer Anthony Davis’s opera “Amistad” in New Haven at the United Church on the Green.

Jun. 21: FUSE Theatre of CT Inc.: ($500) An annual fundraiser to fill the coffers for the big fall festival. A concert titled "Where the Light Lives: Song of Hope" at Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Long Ridge Road, Hamden, CT.

Jun. 25: Haven's Harvest: ($1000) An in-person fundraising celebration at the Shoreline Trolley Museum to commemorate reaching 10 million pounds of food recovered. 

Jun. 28: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.: ($2000) New Haven Metropolitan Chapter - Black Excellence Awards at the Tyde at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT.

Jun. 28: Peace Love and ACCESSability: ($250) Community Access Awareness Day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 North St. North Branford, CT.

July

Jul. 06: Bars On I-95: ($500) A cultural experience celebrating artistic expression through music, visual art, and creative storytelling. 

Jul. 12: Organized Youth: ($500) The Community Give Back Day will take place in the Gym at the Dixwell Community Center (Q House) from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free community outreach event aims to empower our community by connecting nonprofits, corporations, and small businesses.

Jul. 17: Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall: ($500) Concert on the Lawn in person event beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

Jul. 27: Bree Wingate Foundation, Inc.: ($735) The Beaver Hills section of New Haven, CT will host its 4th annual block party from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the venue located on Glen Road between Ella T. Grasso Blvd. and Osborne.

August

Aug. 09: Puerto Ricans United, Inc.: ($1,000) Annual all day event at New Haven's historic Downtown Green.

Aug. 16: E. C. Scranton Memorial Library: ($500) Summer of Scranton Block Party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Aug. 30: New HYTEs Inc.: ($500) Rally for Tennis New Haven will take place at Yale Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

September

Sep. 06: New Haven Pride Center: ($1000) The New Haven Pride Festival.

Sep. 07: Massaro Community Farm: ($1,000) Dinner on the Farm, a unique farm-to-table annual fundraiser, set from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Sep. 09: East Haven Arts Commission, Inc.: ($500) The Art Exhibit, a part of the Town of East Haven Fall Festival, held on the Town Green. 

Sep. 13: Feeding Families Foundation Inc.: ($500) Give Back Gala at Peabody Museum to honor the pediatric oncology nurses and providers at Yale Children's Hospital. 

Sep. 13: Cheshire Chamber of Commerce: ($750) The 37th Annual Cheshire Fall Festival at Bartlem Park will take place on the new Great Lawn. 

Sep 14: Belle Sol Inc.: ($500) An in-person event at Savino Vineyards in Woodbridge.

Sep. 18: Connecticut Voices for Children: ($2,000) This in-person celebration will take place at the New Haven Lawn Club. 

Sep. 18: Gaylord Hospital, Inc.: ($500) Corks & Forks from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sep. 18: Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library: ($500) An in person book sale starting at 5:00 p.m. in Branford. 

Sep. 21: Hungarian Community Club Inc.: ($500) An annual festival with Hungarian music, dancing, and vendors. 

Sep. 21: Edgerton Park Conservancy: ($1000) A day of entertainment for adults and children which will feature nature focused activities, crafts, food and music.

Sep. 24: CitySeed Inc.: ($1,000) The Food Business Accelerator Showcase is an in-person event held to celebrate graduates of the Food Business Accelerator (FBA).  

Sep. 25: Fostering Family Hope: ($250) Fall Fundraising Event at Nuzzo’s Farm in Branford from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Sep. 25: Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic: ($2000) An annual Builders of Hope in person event, which will take place at Cascade in Hamden from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm.

October

Oct. 11: Tinaliah "The One Who Perseveres": ($250) Final talk and student fashion show. 

Oct. 19: Shelton Historical Society: ($500) Harvest Fun Fest, an outdoor event for families, held at Shelton History Center and is in its 5 year of running.  Featuring old-fashioned games, a costume parade, demonstrations food, and prizes.

Oct. 24: Shoreline Arts Alliance: ($500) Annual Costumes & Cocktails Adult Halloween Party from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall on 57 Mill Road in Guilford, CT. 

Oct. 25: Elm Shakespeare Company: ($500) 30th Anniversary Masquerade Ball from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Amarante's Sea Cliff.

November

Nov. 06: Connecticut Veterans Legal Center: ($500) 15th Annual Saluting Service from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf, New Haven CT.

Nov. 06: Gateway Community College Foundation Inc.: ($500) 27th Annual Hall of Fame, a cornerstone occasion dedicated to raising essential funds for students attending Connecticut State Community College Gateway, 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 06: Congregation Mishkan Israel: ($1,000) A free in person talk event in the sanctuary at 785 Ridge Road, Hamden, CT.

Nov. 07: The New Haven Club of NANBPWC Inc.: ($500) In-person, 10th Veterans Appreciation event.

Nov. 07: Arts Council of Greater New Haven: ($2000) 45th Annual Arts Awards hybrid event 5:00 p.m. at the Canal Dock Boathouse.

December

Dec. 06: Ronald McDonald House Charities of CT and Western MA: ($500) 36th Annual Trees of Hope 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily at the Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 6 -14.

Dec. 13: Community Dining Room: ($1,000) HarborLights , a community event where thousands of luminaries illuminate the night, creating a magical atmosphere. 

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