Generations of donors have created the charitable funds at The Community Foundation, and every fund has a story. Below is a selection of profiles of the people behind the funds.

An older woman with curly gray hair smiles warmly. She is wearing a light yellow scarf and a dark top, with a blurred background featuring a light switch on the wall.

A Champion of the "Little People" ›

Est. 2005 by Ilene M. Saulsbury

Purple event invitation reading “The Community Fund for Women & Girls presents THE EVENT OF THE YEAR with GLORIA STEINEM. Save the Date 10.30.15,” with a photo of Gloria Steinem and white stars on the background.

20 years of Sowing Seeds, Encouraging Growth ›

For 20 years, the Community Fund for Women and Girls has thoughtfully awarded grants to seed quality programming and support programs and services for women and girls to be successful.

Five young adults stand indoors, smiling and wearing medals around their necks. Four are dressed in business attire, and one wears a patterned dress. A framed portrait hangs on the wall in the background.

2015 Promising Scholars Awards ›

Helping young African Americans attain higher education and find their passion is the mission of the Promising Scholars Edward A. Bouchet Scholarship.

An older man sits in front of a fireplace, wearing a red sweater and smiling, while an older woman stands beside him with her hand on his shoulder, both smiling. Decorative plates and a model ship are on the mantle.

Ending the Silence: Alcoholism Among Affluent Women ›

Est. 2013 by Peter J. and Prudence F. Meehan

A woman sits at a low table in a classroom, looking at a tablet. Several childrens books, papers, and a water bottle are on the table around her. Colorful classroom items are visible in the background.

A Solid Education Starts Early ›

The West Haven Child Development Center has been recognized by the Let's Move initiative as a center of excellence in 2012 and 2014.

A white tree with spreading branches and leaves inside a white circle, set against a solid green background.

The Joel Cogen Fund ›

Est. 2014 by family and friends

An elderly man and woman sit side by side, both wearing patterned shirts. They are indoors, smiling gently at the camera, with a plain wall and soft lighting in the background.

The Morris and Irmgard Wessel Fund ›

Est. 1993 by family and friends

Ensuring Healthy Vision Early ›

Now that it's back to school, Healthy Eyes Alliance is helping parents know their students are seeing and succeeding.

WINNING for Women & Girls: Changing Systems ›

Mothers for Justice tirelessly advocated for a change to public policy. The result is helping move women out of poverty, with support from the Community Fund for Women & Girls.

Teaching Youth to 'Own Their Economic Success' ›

Junior Achievement of Southwest New England helps students relate "what they learn" to "what they earn".

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