To inspire, support, inform, listen to & collab with the people & orgs of Greater #NHV to build a more connected, inclusive, equitable, philanthropic community.
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10 Sep 2025
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Apply to the Neighborhood Leadership Program, a networking, skill-building and grant program for residents of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden.
Learn more & apply by Sept. 21: ow.ly/3fUW50WUwlV
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28 Aug 2025
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join us Sept. 3 at 6:00 p.m. for an info session on the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Program, a networking, skill-building and grant program for residents of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden: ow.ly/y2fh50WMXtz
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28 Aug 2025
Through the Karen J. Bellamy Fund, insurance professional Karen Bellamy is creating her own legacy — supporting the causes she cares about, such as ConnCorp, working to drive economic development and economic justice in our region. Read Karen's story here: ow.ly/Ga7v50T96T9
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26 Aug 2025
August is National Make-A-Will month, the perfect time – before the fall gets busy – to review your estate plans with your attorney and also with our team at The Community Foundation. Read more about the importance of having an up-to-date will: ow.ly/jtGZ50WMmrV
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26 Aug 2025
The @NHHealthyStart /Male Involvement Endowment Fund was established by many individual donors and community residents, including three community leaders in Greater #NHV: Larry Conaway, Michael Jefferson and Amos Smith. Learn more: ow.ly/2yeQ50KuSEU
#TCFRecognizes #BPM2025
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25 Aug 2025
A champion of the "Little People," Ilene Saulsbury was a passionate supporter of our community. Her inspiring legacy lives on in perpetuity through the fund she established at The Community Foundation. Learn more: ow.ly/BuGY50KoWbQ #TCFRecognizes #BPM2025
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23 Aug 2025
The Vineyard Project in New Haven is working to amplify the vibrant Black history and culture of our local Greater #NHV community and support the work of narrative change. Join us! ow.ly/mi9N50T7zKt
#TCFRecognizes #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BPM2025
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22 Aug 2025
Deborah Highsmith's family wanted to celebrate her life as a caring and dedicated person. In her memory, a scholarship fund was established for New Haven #NHV students. Learn more: ow.ly/jbGm50KoX3L
#TCFRecognizes #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BPM2025
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21 Aug 2025
2 Scholarships, 1 Inspirational Family: Members of the Kimbro family created scholarships for Greater New Haven students to increase access to education and the opportunity for success. Learn more: ow.ly/M9sj50KoWwa
#TCFRecognizes #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BPM2025
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20 Aug 2025
Established in 2006 by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New Haven Chapter, this fund provides scholarships to African American high school seniors in Greater New Haven, helping students achieve lifetime dreams. Read more: ow.ly/jbsU50KmtcH
#TCFRecognizes #BPM2025 @NHACDST
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15 Aug 2025
“Black people have been philanthropists all along.” –Jolyn Washington Walker
Learn more about the Washington Walker Family Fund and its inspiration here: youtu.be/eUAeOdWldEo
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13 Aug 2025
"Some of the most marginalized people took the time to support me in any way they could, with a kind word or helping to keep me out of trouble. It made a difference, and I’m just hoping to do the same.” — Don C. Sawyer III, Ph.D. ow.ly/XMO850Kg8cp
#TCFRecognizes #BPM2025
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12 Aug 2025
"I wanted to really honor my dad and the sacrifices he made to get his own education so he could provide us with a better life." Susan Whetstone set up The Bishop Family Fund to honor her father, and his life-long love of learning: ow.ly/wfIi50Kabmp
#TCFRecognizes #BPM2025
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5 Aug 2025
Carroll E. Brown honors her husband, the first black police detective in West Haven, by establishing the Ralph T. "Teddy" Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. ow.ly/WVXS50SFveR
#TCFRecognizes #BPM2025 #blackphilanthropymonth
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22 Jul 2025
Do you have 2 mins. to help save pregnancy & postpartum services for 10s of thousands of moms, dads & babies across the U.S.? 115 sites are on the chopping block. Please email your representatives and ask them to protect Healthy Start!: ow.ly/zTR050WsOS8
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30 Jun 2025
The 50th anniversary of Stonewall inspired John Allen & Keith Hyatte to start thinking about their legacy. With their fund @cfgnh, they hope to "inspire others to make sure that LGBTQ issues are vibrantly supported by the community." Fund what you love: ow.ly/4Pqf50Sg9Rr
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19 Jun 2025
As we commemorate #Juneteenth, we thank supporters of our work to advance racial equity in our region. Learn more about the ways The Foundation is working to advance opportunity and equity in Greater New Haven at cfgnh.org/opportunityandequi….
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15 Jun 2025
Born on June 14, 1939, Annie Jo Spears was always looking out for others. When Annie Jo passed away in 2023, her daughter, Tressa Spears Jackson, established The Annie Cares Fund @cfgnh in honor of her mother’s warm and generous spirit. Learn more: cfgnh.org/TheAnnieCaresFund
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5 Jun 2025
Attention, nonprofits! Join us online June 10th for a presentation with IT experts from @novusinsight on keeping your personal information safe, and how to be more cyber secure in the workplace.
Learn more and register: ow.ly/uJMt50W4qu6
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2 Jun 2025
Attention, nonprofits! Join us June 14th for Board Practices and Best Practices with Jackie Downing, Senior Director of Grantmaking and Nonprofit Support at The Community Foundation, and Roz Zavras, CEO of Aropa Consulting.
Learn more & register: ow.ly/tJ9W50W2NRB
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