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

Seven women stand together in a classroom, five holding certificates and smiling. There is a whiteboard behind them and a Classroom Rules poster on the wall. A table with items is visible on the left.

The 2022 Pathways to Economic Security for Women Grants: Updates from Nonprofit Partners ›

12.01.2022

Our nonprofit partners share progress highlights, four months after the Community Fund for Women & Girls grants awarded

A diverse group of people stand and smile together on the deck of a wooden sailing ship, with a tall mast, rigging, and blue sky with clouds in the background.

Doing More and Doing Work Differently ›

10.05.2022

$3.1 million in discretionary grants supports transformation, stability.

A man with a wheelbarrow stands near a stone building, while three people exit through a doorway. Potted plants are arranged along the ground, and trees and benches are nearby.

Plant Therapy ›

07.27.2022

Adults with developmental and physical disabilities find community and purpose at GROWERS, an education and work program at the Edgerton Park greenhouses.

A synchronized swimmer rises out of the pool with arms raised, smiling, during a performance at a competition. Officials, spectators, and competition banners are visible in the background.

Hamden Artistic Swimming Team Goes to the Junior Olympics ›

07.06.2022

Pool time supported by Community Foundation Small Grant.

A group of smiling people stand in front of a gray house as a man in a light blue blazer cuts a red ribbon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Some participants hold the ribbon, and one woman stands to the side taking a photo.

Affordable and Environmentally Friendly Homes Rise in Guilford ›

06.24.2022

Nonprofit developer The Green Planet Company builds community with support from state and local funders.

An eye doctor examines a male patient’s eyes using a slit lamp in a clinic. The doctor, wearing a white coat, smiles while focusing on the exam. The patient sits across from her at the equipment.

Time-Saving Tech Increases Access to Eye Health ›

06.09.2022

New equipment at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Eye Clinic will help reduce patient wait times and increase availability of ophthalmology services

Four male athletes in wheelchairs, wearing green jerseys, participate in a wheelchair rugby game on a gym floor. The player in front holds a white ball, and all seem focused on the action.

Living Life to the Fullest ›

06.09.2022

Gaylord Hospital helps patients recover from traumatic injuries and live fulfilling lives.

Two women wearing masks sit at a desk. One points at a magnified document on a large screen. Behind them is a Lions International banner. Papers and a magnifier are on the desk.

Advanced Digital Magnifiers Mean More Independence for Those with Low Vision ›

Lions Low Vision Center of Fairfield & New Haven Counties offers more options for adaptive and assistive devices free of charge, improving quality of life.

A black-and-white vintage photo of a woman standing and wearing a luxurious fur coat with a high collar, one hand on her hip and the other resting on a block, posing confidently against a plain background.

Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven Connects the Present with the Past ›

05.31.2022

Archives attract interest from around the world.

Five smiling adults pose in front of colorful murals, holding up smartphones displaying QR codes. Three stand behind two seated individuals. The background features vibrant, artistic scenes.

Connecticut Radio Information System (CRIS) “Makes Words Come Alive” for the Visually Impaired ›

05.25.2022

For 43 years, CRIS Radio has been broadcasting print information, providing a crucial connection to the outside world for individuals who are blind or print-challenged.

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