The Community Fund for Women & Girls is Greater New Haven's only endowment dedicated to promoting the social and economic advancement of women and girls.

The Tina Yao Fund is one of many funds created to honor a beloved family member and support The Fund's activities for perpetuity. Credit: Contributed photo

Leaving a Legacy

Women & Philanthropy

In 1995, a founding group of committed women established The Community Fund for Women & Girls. See The Fund's founders. Women of all backgrounds have joined to build the endowment over the years. Learn more about some of these WaveMaking Women. Some have chosen to establish individually named funds to be a permanent resource for women and girls' programs in Greater New Haven. Read their inspiring stories.

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Marking 30 Years, Envisioning the Future Together

The November 13, 2025 celebration at the Omni was one of the final events to close out a momentous milestone year. Christine Kim, fund chair and the event’s emcee, took the podium to reflect on that momentum, and the many other events that took place earlier this year under the guiding theme of "Many Voices, One Vision."

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FUND STRATEGY

Economic Advancement, Collaboration, Leadership

Working in partnership with donors and nonprofits, the Community Fund for Women & Girls provides gender-based grant support for programs focused on economic advancement and collaboration.

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2025 Year In Review

Inside the 2025 newsletter:

300+ Gather for 30th Anniversary Celebration in November
Promoting Peace of Mind at CERCLE
Christine Kim: "Keep In Community"
...and more!

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IRIS' Family Literacy Program received support from the Fund in 2025. Credit: IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

2025 Pathways to Economic Security for Women

Grant Awards

Projects receiving funding in 2025 will serve more than 4,000 local women and include introductory courses in emerging technology and AI, business support for entrepreneurs, career readiness and wraparound services such as childcare and mental health counseling.

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