Learn about the inspiring work we are supporting to improve our community.

Portrait photos of diverse people displayed on large panels in a green park with trees and a church in the background, under bright daylight.

WE ARE Portraits Celebrate Immigrants ›

06.05.2018

The art installation "WE ARE—A Nation of Immigrants" transformed the New Haven Green and buildings throughout the city into a public celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of immigrants past and present.

Young Immigrants Turn Dreams into Action ›

05.21.2018

Connecticut Students for a Dream see local victories in campaign for immigrant rights.

A painted portrait of a man with short, dark hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie, facing slightly to the right against a plain, light background.

Honoring Black Excellence ›

02.23.2018

Edward A. Bouchet became the first Black American PhD, just twelve years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Promising Scholars Edward A. Bouchet Scholarship honors his legacy.

Black-and-white portrait of a woman with dark hair parted in the middle, wearing a shawl over her shoulders and a high-collared blouse, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

She Gave Her House To Help the Poor ›

02.09.2018

Donation by 19th-Century African American Seamstress and Anti-Slavery Activist creates a home for poor women that continues today.

A gravestone for Mary A. Goodman, who died January 26, 1872, aged 68. The inscription notes she was of African descent and funded education for men of color in the Yale College for the gospel ministry.

New Haven Black History: Mary Goodman's Gift ›

02.02.2018

In 1872, the first gift to Yale University by a person of color was made by an African American businesswoman who had been born into slavery.

A group of children dressed in black and white clothing stand on a stage playing violins together in a music recital. Some adults and more children play string instruments in the background.

Musical Opportunity with Music Haven ›

10.02.2017

Music Haven is a free after-school program that provides boys and girls from struggling neighborhoods in New Haven the opportunity to learn from world-class musicians.

A child applies glue to a blue piece of paper on top of a white box while sitting at a classroom desk, engaged in a craft project. Scissors and other craft supplies are visible nearby.

Hands-on Education ›

09.18.2017

For 25 years, Architecture Resource Center programs have used hands-on-projects to teach thousands of students design skills and better comprehend the built environment around them.

Two children, one holding a notebook, examine plants in a garden with raised beds. Other people are gardening in the background on a mulched path beside a gravel walkway.

Urban Oases for Birds and People ›

07.17.2017

Audubon CT's urban oases bring benefits to birds, wildlife and the larger ecosystem. They are also outdoor classrooms for students and tranquil green spaces for neighborhoods with an abundance of asphalt and concrete.

A group of seven people stand on a sidewalk in front of a house, holding hands and raising them in celebration. Newly planted trees are in front of them, and everyone is smiling outdoors.

Planting Trees and Growing Community Leaders ›

06.30.2017

For more than two decades, Urban Resources Initiative and the Community Greenspace program has helped volunteers around the city create safe and livable neighborhoods.

A young boy smiles and holds a packaged meal in front of a brightly colored food truck with a sign reading FREE MEALS HERE FOR ALL KIDS 18 & UNDER.

Stopping Hunger with Summer Meals ›

06.26.2017

End Hunger Connecticut! leads a statewide campaign to help schools keep cafeterias open and offering free meals throughout the summer.

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