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The Fierce Urgency of Now
August is Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) and The Community Foundation is recognizing and celebrating local giving by philanthropists and community leaders in our region. Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) is an annual global celebration of African-descent giving that aims to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms.
The theme for 2022 is “Fierce Urgency of Now - from Dream to Action."
Learn more about the inspiring donors and organizations that demonstrate the power of Black Philanthropy in Greater New Haven through the Fund stories below and throughout August by following #TCFRecognizes on Facebook and Twitter.
BPM Events
08/24/22 - Celebrating Black Philanthropy: Connecticut’s Community Giving
(RECORDED) A virtual conversation with philanthropists from across the state of Connecticut, presented in partnership with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and The Prosperity Foundation.
08/25/21 - Black Philanthropy: Past, Present and Future Opportunities
(RECORDED) A virtual conversation with Asalyn Coachman, Financial Advisor at Financial Architects, Inc. Presented in partnership with The Prosperity Foundation, the Connecticut Community Foundation and the Waterbury Black Giving Circle.
08/20/20 - Donor Briefing Recap: Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month
(RECORDED) Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland shared her inspiring journey to found and co-create Black Philanthropy Month, a global campaign observed every August that celebrates and elevates the rich giving traditions of all African-decedent people.
Partner Highlights
Black Philanthropy Month: Foundation Fund Features
Claudia and James Barber Legacy Fund for New Haven Youth ›
07.27.2022
Est. 2022 by Coach Barber's former track and field athletes.
08.27.2018
"I want those who have had success in the city, to support the fund to help those who just need a little bit more help": BlackNHV Fund est. 2017 by Ratasha Smith.
07.30.2018
"My donor advised fund lets me invest in the people and place where I live." Dr. Leon Bailey Jr. Fund, est. 2017 by Dr. Leon Bailey Jr.
Washington Walker Family Fund ›
05.16.2018
In 2017, Jolyn Walker decided to take her annual giving activity a step further by establishing the Washington Walker Family Fund to support local organizations that she and her late husband, Judge, cared about. Her donor advised fund is named, in part, for her father, who taught his children about being community-minded.
Johnnie Mouning Scholarship Memorial Fund ›
05.18.2016
For books and other educational supplies to a graduating high school senior from Hillhouse High and North Branford High who intends to major in science at a 4-year college
A Champion of the "Little People" ›
08.26.2015
Ilene Saulsbury was a passionate supporter of our community until her death in 2015. Her inspiring legacy lives on in perpetuity through the fund she established at The Community Foundation.
Saulsbury Fund Supports Rising Musicians ›
04.30.2014
Robert Saulsbury transferred his father's private foundation to The Community Foundation in 2001. The reason? To ensure the continued growth of the scholarship bearing his father's name. Today, the Curtis M. Saulsbury Scholarship Fund provides young people the opportunity to obtain an education in music.
06.25.2007
One generation mentors the next, helping high achieving and community-driven Black students from area high schools succeed in education and life.
2 Scholarships, 1 Inspirational Family ›
02.28.2007
Members of the Kimbro family created scholarships for Greater New Haven students to increase access to education and the opportunity for success.
Delta Sigma Theta New Haven Alumnae Scholarship Fund ›
09.28.2006
Established in 2006 by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New Haven Chapter, this fund provides scholarships to African American graduating high school seniors in Greater New Haven
Honoring a Legacy of Learning ›
01.20.2005
"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."
Bishop Family Fund est. 2005 by Susan Whetstone.
Healthy Start Male Involvement Endowment Fund ›
12.29.2004
Since 2004, supporting programs offered by New Haven Healthy Start, Urban Community Alliance and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Ell Chapter
