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Recent Grants Awarded
Recent Grants Awarded
Grants Awarded in 2025 Arts and Culture Building Equitable Opportunity Grassroots Leadership Health and Environmental Justice Lois Livingston McMillen Fund Pathways for Older Adults Saunders
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Details below provide information about other ways to partner with the Foundation all year to support your community outside of Give Local contributions. Support Your Community You can change lives in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. We can help! Donate to make a difference on the issues you care most about, right in the communities you
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Events
Juneteenth Oratorical Contest Event - February 28
Juneteenth Oratorical Contest Event - February 28
Juneteenth Oratorical Contest Event The Waterbury Black Giving Circle's Juneteenth Oratorical Contest Saturday, February 28, 1:00- 3:00 p.m. Mattatuck Museum - Performing Arts Room 144 West Main Street, Waterbury The Waterbury Black Giving Circle invites the public to attend our first Juneteenth Oratorical Contest Event. Join us
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Data Literacy & Storytelling
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Data Literacy & Storytelling
Introduction to Data Literacy and Storytelling Thursday, March 19 and Thursday March 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m CT State College (Naugatuck Valley Campus) 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT Connecticut Community Foundation and Connecticut Data Collaborative invite nonprofit staff to a two-day, in-person workshop that
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View All Upcoming Events & Workshops
Events and Trainings The Foundation hosts gatherings and trainings for committee members, trustees, fund holders, and nonprofit staff, in addition to events for the community. View our upcoming trainings and events below. We hope you will join us!
Give Local 2026
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Looking Back: Our Amazing Community Geared Up for Give Local 2025!
Looking Back: Our Amazing Community Geared Up for Give Local 2025!
The amazing Rivera Memorial Dance/Cheer Squad got us geared up for GIVING! “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James “Celebrate! Good Times Come On!” — Lionel Richie There is something in the air — something hopeful, kind, and spirited! On Thursday, April 24
Give Local 2025 Letter from President and CEO Kathy Taylor
Give Local 2025 Letter from President and CEO Kathy Taylor
Letter writer reminds readers to participate in the annual charity event in their local...
Recent News
Latest Newsletter - January 2026
Latest Newsletter - January 2026
Dare To Thrive - Stories from Our Community
Dare To Thrive - Stories from Our Community
Founded in 1923 as the Waterbury Foundation, the Connecticut Community Foundation was the first community foundation in the state. We connect you to the causes you care about. Serving 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills, the we administer more than 380 charitable funds established by local donors. Funds reflect a variety of philanthropic interests and support a range of giving opportunities in the arts, environment, health care, education, human services and women's and children's initiatives. With this support, the foundation provides grants and services to nonprofits and scholarships to students.
Community Impact
Community Impact
Giving Circles
Pride in the Hills Fund
Pride in the Hills Fund
Waterbury Black Giving Circle
Waterbury Black Giving Circle
WATERBURY BLACK GIVING CIRCLE https://youtu.be/OsPH6p4zoxs The Waterbury Black Giving Circle (WBGC) is a network of individuals who come together and pool their collective charitable dollars to have a greater impact and make a difference in the Black community. Here in Waterbury the WBGC is a group of changemakers leveraging resources through charitable giving, to catalyze and sustain
Women's Giving Circle
Women's Giving Circle
Would you like to be part of a diverse group of community-minded people who want to improve and enrich the lives of women and girls in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills? Join the Women's Giving Circle
More about the Foundation
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Staff Sarah Alexander Finance and Administration Associate 203.753.1315 salexander@conncf.org Read Bio Mark Berardi Development Officer 203.753.1315 mberardi@conncf.org Read Bio
Work With Us
Work With Us
Build a Legacy
Build a Legacy
Second Century Fund
Second Century Fund
Scholarships
Scholarships
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Centennial Timeline
Centennial Timeline
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