Progreso Latino Fund

05/02/2026

SPONSOR SHOUT OUT!! The Progreso Latino Fund at The Community Foundation for providing a matching pool of $5K to inspire giving to Latine-serving and -led nonprofits in , coming up May 6 - 7, 2026! See the list of eligible organizations below. Learn more and give at TheGreatGive.org.

Apostle Immigrant Services Corporation
ARTE INC.
Bregamos Community Theater (BCT)
City Angels Baseball Academy
CT Students for a Dream
CT Family Support Network
Elm City Internationals
Fair Haven Community Health Care
HART United Inc.
HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS
Junta for Progressive Action
Long Wharf Theatre
Music Haven
Pequeñas Ligas Hispanas De New Haven
Resistencia Medica
Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW)
The Springs Learning Center, New Haven, CT
St. Martin de Porres Academy
Vivan Las Autonomas

04/09/2026

Join us April 30 – Experience ¡Taíno Vive!, Caribbean Indigenous Resistance/Resistencia indígena del Caribe with a tour and community reception, presented by the Progreso Latino Fund in collaboration with the Yale Peabody Museum and Ctlead at the Yale Peabody Museum.

The gathering will include a brief discussion with Stephanie Bailey and Luis Sanakori Ramos, exhibit collaborators and members of AraYeke Yukayek community, facilitated by United in Solidarity 4 New Haven.

¡Taíno Vive! is a bilingual exhibition that brings to life the story of a people once labeled as “extinct.” It examines the history of resistance and survival in the Caribbean and explores current Taíno movement in the United States.

➡️ Learn more + register: https://ow.ly/ApfF50YFUiy

01/12/2026

Join us for "Healing Forward: From Truth to Collective Action," a community-centered, arts-infused healing experience of truth-telling, relationship-building and shared humanity. This event will be hosted on the National Day of Racial Healing, in person at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven at 70 Audubon St. in New Haven, and is presented by The Vineyard Project in New Haven in partnership with the Arts Council and the Progreso Latino Fund.

Register here: https://ow.ly/WXZT50XVvMI

Observed annually on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for how we heal from the effects of racism. Launched in 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together and inspire collective action to build common ground for a more just and equitable world.

01/08/2026

Nonprofits: Looking for funding in 2026? See our open grant opportunities available to nonprofits serving our 20-town Greater region, and join us Jan. 15 for a Grantseeker Info webinar.

https://www.cfgnh.org/strengthening-nonprofits/grants-to-apply-for

11/28/2025

Join the Progreso Latino Fund in person on Dec. 3 for Seeds of Legacy: Latina Philanthropic Leaders and Their Daughters, an inspiring evening that will highlight the journey of Latina leaders as they share their personal paths to creating funds, building legacies and advancing philanthropy in our community.
The program will also celebrate the Fund’s 2025 milestones, including support for local grantees and Latine scholars.
Come be part of this important conversation about leadership, legacy and the power of Latine philanthropy across generations.
With presenters Lissette and Ariana Andino; Magaly and Alanna Cajigas; Maribel Martinez and Talia Vazquez; and moderators Yari and Nnenna Ijeh.
Learn more + register:

An inspiring evening to highlight the journey of Latina leaders and celebrate the Fund’s 2025 milestones.

11/26/2025

✨ Gratitude ✨
We are grateful for you this holiday season.
Thank you from all of us at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

The words in this word cloud were contributed by community members at listening sessions hosted by The Foundation throughout the year.

11/11/2025

Join the Progreso Latino Fund in person on Dec. 3 for Seeds of Legacy: Latina Philanthropic Leaders and Their Daughters, an inspiring evening that will highlight the journey of Latina leaders as they share their personal paths to creating funds, building legacies and advancing philanthropy in our community.
The program will also celebrate the Progreso Latino Fund’s 2025 milestones, including support for local grantees and Latine scholars.
Come be part of this important conversation about leadership, legacy and the power of Latine philanthropy across generations.
With presenters Lissette and Ariana Andino; Magaly and Alana Cajigas; Maribel Martinez and Talia Vazquez; and moderators Yari and Nnenna Ijeh.
Learn more + register:

An inspiring evening to highlight the journey of Latina leaders and celebrate the Fund’s 2025 milestones.

10/07/2025

Join the Comadres Corner: What's your reaction to the webinar "Latina Leadership Unfiltered: Strength, Culture and Systemic Truth Context"? What conversations did it inspire, and what insights have you brought back into your own life?

ICYMI: On Oct. 1, Latina leaders across sectors gathered to share their stories, and to reflect on systemic barriers and supports. How can biculturalism contribute to a fuller sense of connection and belonging? And how can challenges around access and discrimination be reframed and redressed?

In this clip, panelists Fany DeJesús Hannon and Liany E. Arroyo talk about the power of “calling on the village.”

Watch the full webinar at CFGNH.org/LatinaLeadershipUnfiltered

10/02/2025

How are you celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

Check out ARTE INC.'s calendar of events and attend workshops and celebrations running through November.

09/10/2025

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Apply to the Neighborhood Leadership Program, a networking, skill-building and grant program for residents of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden who want to improve and create meaningful change in their neighborhoods and communities.
Learn more & apply by Sept. 21: https://ow.ly/L2MI50WUwm6

09/03/2025

Cultural identity is a powerful strength within the Latine diaspora. While bilingualism and biculturalism can foster creativity, connection and belonging, they also come with challenges — including stress, discrimination and pressure to code-switch.
Join the Progreso Latino Fund online October 1st for a compelling conversation on Latina leadership — its strengths, its challenges, and its future. Hear from Latina leaders across sectors as they share their journeys, reflect on systemic barriers and supports, and explore how cultural identity has shaped their paths to success.

PANELISTS
Liany E. Arroyo, MPH, CPH, Director, Connecticut Urban Opportunity Collaborative
Fany DeJesús Hannon, Ed.D., Dean of Students, UConn
Ellie Nieves, J.D., MBA, President & CEO, Ellie Nieves - Leadership Strategies For Women, LLC

MODERATOR
Yari Ijeh, Chair, Progreso Latino Fund Advisory Committee

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/IqwB50WQFjl