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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Clara Stella Tropeano Arpaia Memorial Fund ›

Est. 2012 by Lisa F. Arpaia, Esq.

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The Grave Family Fund ›

In 1987, the family established the Grave Family Fund with a preference for the health needs of people who live and work in New Haven County. The Fund, a memorial to departed Grave family members, recognizes the continuing journey that Frederick D. Grave began at Osterweis in 1873. His grandson, Frederick III, whose daughter is memorialized by the fund, calls it, "a headstone, but better, since it goes on in perpetuity and can change the community."

Promising Scholars Fund ›

One generation mentors the next, helping high achieving and community-driven Black students from area high schools succeed in education and life.

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2 Scholarships, 1 Inspirational Family ›

Members of the Kimbro family created scholarships for Greater New Haven students to increase access to education and the opportunity for success.

Logo for Delta Sigma Theta New Haven Alumnae Scholarship Fund, featuring a stylized figure with a graduation cap above an open book, with rays emanating behind. Text includes Est. 2006. Colors are red and gold.

Delta Sigma Theta New Haven Alumnae Scholarship Fund ›

Established in 2006 by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New Haven Chapter, this fund provides scholarships to African American graduating high school seniors in Greater New Haven

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Honoring a Legacy of Learning ›

"I wanted to really honor my dad and the sacrifices he made to get his own education so he could provide us with a better life."
Bishop Family Fund est. 2005 by Susan Whetstone.

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Healthy Start Male Involvement Endowment Fund ›

Since 2004, supporting programs offered by New Haven Healthy Start, Urban Community Alliance and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Ell Chapter

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Deborah A. Highsmith Memorial Scholarship Fund ›

Deborah Highsmith's family wanted to celebrate her life as a caring and dedicated person. In her memory, a scholarship fund was established for New Haven students.

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