OVERVIEW
Neighborhood Leadership Program
The Neighborhood Leadership Program is a networking, skill building and grant program for local residents of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden who want to improve and create meaningful change in their neighborhoods and communities. This program provides the tools, connections and grant resources for envisioning, planning and bringing to life projects that build community. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact in your neighborhood.
Learn more about the 2025-26 program and application process at the upcoming information session.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Building
70 Audubon St., New Haven, CT
Light food and refreshments will be provided.
The 2025-26 program overview and session schedule is available now.
NLP IN THE NEWS
Program Featured on WNHH Radio
Watch an interview on the Neighborhood Leadership Program with Babz Rawls-Ivy and The Foundation's Lee Cruz, which aired on the New Haven Independent's WNHH radio July 25, 2024:
Neighborhood Leaders Making a Difference
Neighborhood Leader - Kathy Riegelmann
“When you’re physically strong, you’re mentally and emotionally strong. Being a strong female, you just feel so empowered.”
Neighborhood Leader - Alice Kosowsky
“I have always been an outsider, individualistic expert type. The program helped me develop skills that I had never developed before - talking to people and learning how to lead from behind.”
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Neighborhood Leader - Gustavo Requena Santos
“To me, nature always was a place to be curious.”
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How can I help?
Please contact me with your questions about the Neighborhood Leadership Program.
