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

A woman with long dark hair stands smiling outside a brick building with a sign that reads ARISE Center. Yellow flowers and greenery are visible along the side of the building.

Christian Community Action’s ARISE Center Helps Local Women Achieve Independence ›

07.09.2025

Program bolsters services with support from the Community Fund for Women & Girls.

A group of people wearing yellow safety vests and gloves pose with filled garbage bags after a cleanup in a forested area, standing and sitting near the roadside.

Protecting the Environment and Building Community ›

05.10.2025

One Quinnipiac River expert is helping continue critical grant-supported research and cleanups.

Five people in a woodworking shop stand around a table with tools and wooden pieces, smiling at the camera. One person holds a woodworking diagram; others hold tools. They wear safety glasses and casual clothes.

Maker Space Builds Community ›

04.15.2025

MakeHaven drives creativity and community in Greater New Haven.

Two dancers perform on stage in flowing costumes. The dancer in front sits in a split, leaning back with her face raised, while the dancer in the background poses with one arm arched overhead against a dark backdrop.

Growing the Arts ›

02.26.2025

The rebranded GreenStage Guilford Live Arts is bringing creativity and diversity to Connecticut's shoreline.

Three people stand in a line on stage, each at a microphone. They appear to be performing or singing, with playful poses. The background features black curtains and stage lights.

Authoring a New Story for New Haven ›

12.16.2024

Job training and youth programs are creating hope and community at ConnCAT.

A child in a pink shirt holds and reads a book titled Splat the Cat Takes the Cake, which features a black cat baking a cake on the cover. The book is part of the I Can Read! beginner reader series.

Building the Parental Bond Through Reading ›

10.12.2024

One prison reading program is fostering connection between incarcerated parents and their children.

Three people stand smiling against a plain beige wall. The person on the left wears a blue checked shirt, the person in the middle wears a white shirt with blue stripes, and the person on the right has long dark hair and glasses.

The Power of Advocacy ›

08.16.2024

Court-appointed volunteers protect the best interests of children.

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Discovering Amistad Connects Lessons of the Past to Today ›

06.07.2024

The story of the Amistad is inspiring the next generation of young leaders in the community.

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Open Communities Alliance Combats the Housing Crisis ›

03.06.2024

Two people in white beekeeping suits and veils inspect a wooden frame covered in bees outdoors, near colorful beehive boxes and a chain-link fence with trees in the background.

Busy Bees: Huneebee Project Teaching Youth Mindfulness, Social Entrepreneurship ›

02.02.2024

Through the art of beekeeping, adolescents and young adults from underserved communities are practicing mindfulness while developing vocational and entrepreneurial skills for a brighter future.

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