Kadiwaku Foundation USA

04/02/2026

🌟 Two weeks later, and we're still feeling the incredible energy from the Next250 Town Hall!

On March 18, our President joined an amazing gathering at the Lyceum Center in Hartford—a powerful celebration of community, creativity, and collective voice.

From Dr. Justis Lopez (DJ Dr. Faro) setting the perfect sonic atmosphere to Joey Batts and Hip Hop for the Homeless creating a beautiful community mural that captured our voices, this event was truly special.

We were honored to witness performances including Khaiim the RapOet and the brilliant youth of Hartford's Proud Drill, Drum, and Dance Corp!

Thank you to everyone who made this town hall possible. Together, we're building something powerful. 💙

03/03/2026

Applications Are Now Open!

The Ladies Foundation is proud to offer our Professional Hairdressing and Makeup Fellowship exclusively for Black and immigrant survivors ready to build a new career.

Join us to:
- Earn while you learn with paid training in real salons
- Master hair cutting, coloring, expert styling, and develop your skills to build a professional makeup career
- Get business-ready with tools and support to start your own venture
- Receive full support including childcare, transport, and mental health resources

Walk away with a recognized certificate and the confidence to create your own future.

👉 Apply now at http://www.theladiesfoundation.org
📩 For questions, email [email protected] or call +1 (203) 243-3892

This program is sponsored by by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Graustein Memorial Fund

01/11/2026

On Thursday, January 8th, 2026, our president, John Ntonta Ntonta, joined a virtual focus group with Deputy Secretary of the State Jennifer D. Barahona and community leaders to discuss the Civically Engaged Organization Pledge Toolkit. This toolkit helps organizations like Kadiwaku Foundation USA support the communities we care about.

For immigrants and refugees, being civically engaged is crucial — voting gives them a voice in shaping policies that affect their families and communities. Strong communities happen when everyone’s voice counts — so if you’re eligible to vote in Connecticut, take a moment to register or update your info at MyVote.CT.gov.

Let’s make our voices heard!

01/17/2025

Attention small business-owners! Tax season is upon us; get the tips you need by attending the Tax Time Tips panel, hosted by the Small & Minority Business Enterprise! The panel will take place on January 21 from 6-8pm at 999 Broad Street. To register, visit: app.formcrafts.com/smbe-tax-time

11/06/2024

💰 The City of Bridgeport's Small & Minority Business Enterprise is hosting a Small Business Pitch Competition! Refer to the following information for eligibility criteria; deadline to apply for the competition is November 29th. To register, visit: jotform.com/jchandersingh/smbe-pitch

09/11/2024

Are you a small or minority-owned business in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, or Trumbull? Apply for the Small Business Web Services Grant Program to boost your online presence!

To qualify, please refer to the business requirements located on the flyer under "Who is Eligible."

Click here to apply: https://ow.ly/zVkj50TksyO or scan the QR code.

Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024!

08/03/2024

Passionate about making a difference? Nourish Bridgeport is seeking volunteers to help teach ESL and Citizenship classes. Join them on August 20th from 5-7 PM at 2200 North Ave for drinks, snacks, and information on how you can get involved. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the community!

07/30/2024

07/30/2024

Alliance for Community Empowerment will be accepting CT energy assistance applications via phone, by appointment, online, and mail-in starting September 1st! Call (203) 384-6904 and follow the prompts.

07/18/2024

URGENTLY NEEDED:

Thomas Merton Family Center's shower program is in need of bath towels (new and used).

Please let us know if you can help! 203-367-9036 or email [email protected]

02/11/2024

Tax season is here! 💸

Households who've made $63,000 or less in 2023 should take advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance service! Call 211 or visit 211ct.org to book your appointment or visit getyourrefund.org/CAHS-CT to submit your info and documents.

01/04/2024

Nonprofts: Looking for funding in 2024? See our open grant opportunities available to nonprofits serving The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's 20-town region, including the Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Join us Jan. 10 for a Grantseeker Info webinar: http://ow.ly/Ciqz50Mk9vf