Working in the Community
The Foundation promotes the work of creating opportunity by sharing what we are learning, convening community leaders and funding work aligned with our strategy.

The CT Mirror examines the need for an economic recovery that reaches beyond refurbished city centers to include all neighborhoods and communities.

The Community Foundation Announces $25,000 Grant to Support NAACP CT Jobs Campaign ›
The Community Foundation to support NAACP CT's One Million Job Campaign through $25,000 grant.

Network of Foundations Focusing on Social Mobility and Youth Opportunity ›
Community Foundation Opportunity Network is a national leadership and action network of community foundations committed to narrowing the youth opportunity gap.

Op-Ed "Opportunity, Inclusive Growth and Mission Investing"
The Community Foundation President and CEO Will Ginsberg outlines The Foundation's vision of expanding opportunity in the New Haven Biz Op-Ed, "Opportunity, Inclusive Growth and Mission Investing."

Understanding Disparities
The Greater New Haven Community Progress Report (2020) shows long-standing trend of widening disparities in income, wealth, heath and other measures.
Action You Can Take Right Now
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