Neighborhood Leadership

The Neighborhood Leadership program provides training, support and funding for projects that make a difference in your community.

Neighborhood leaders from previous cohorts in Edgerton Park, New Haven., 2018. Credit: Ian Christmann

Returning in 2024

We are Taking a Pause

The Neighborhood Leadership Program is a networking, skill building and grant program for resident leaders of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden. In 2023, the program is undergoing a year-long evaluation with the goal of strengthening the program for the future. Stay tuned for the program's relaunch in 2024!

Neighborhood Leaders Making a Difference

Neighborhood Leader - IfeMichelle Gardin

“Through stories, literature, books, theater and music, we can learn more about each other and ourselves and put down misconceptions of other people.”

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Neighborhood Leader - Veronica Alston

“My mission is to engage and encourage and empower teen moms and to help improve the quality of life for themselves and their small children.”

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Neighborhood Leader - Jacquelyn Pheanious

"The Neighborhood Leadership Program helped me build a level of trust with my neighbors."

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