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. 

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Ending the Silence: Alcoholism Among Affluent Women ›

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

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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.

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The Joel Cogen Fund ›

Est. 2014 by family and friends

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The Morris and Irmgard Wessel Fund ›

Est. 1993 by family and friends

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Ensuring Healthy Vision Early ›

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

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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.

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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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Cultivating A Community ›

Massaro Community Farm is bringing people closer to each other and the land that sustains them.

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New Haven Newcomer Loves Her New Home ›

A newly settled New Haven resident feels she can help make a difference in our community...

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Shubert Theater Performing Arts Center Fund ›

Established in 1986, this fund supports the acclaimed Shubert Theater and its magical performing arts productions and musicals, in perpetuity.

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