The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Greater New Haven

The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Greater New Haven The Community Fund for Women & Girls is Greater New Haven's only endowment dedicated to promoting the social and economic advancement of women and girls.

Established in 1995 as a permanent endowed fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

As Dotty Weston-Murphy made plans to retire from her role as senior vice president of Development & Donor Services at Th...
07/15/2026

As Dotty Weston-Murphy made plans to retire from her role as senior vice president of Development & Donor Services at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, her husband, Glenn Weston-Murphy, set out to honor all she had cultivated during her career and through her service to their community. Working with her colleagues, Glenn established a charitable fund recognizing her role as gardener in both the literal and broader senses: as the tender of the vibrant flower beds around their Guilford home and as someone who nurtured opportunities for others.

He established Dotty’s Seed Fund for Women & Girls as a designated fund benefiting the Community Fund for Women & Girls, a component fund at The Community Foundation that has involved both Glenn and Dotty since its beginning.

“Dotty has dedicated her life to planting seeds of opportunity that grow into lasting change. Just like the tree that grew in Brooklyn in her favored childhood book and reflecting her passion for gardening, this Fund will nurture the growth of women and girls throughout the Elm City and Greater New Haven for generations to come.”

Funds like this one can be established with a gift today or through estate planning. Let CFGNH help you build a fund to honor who or what you love by visiting CFGNH.org/Giving

Many Voices, Shared ImpactOn Thursday evening, partners, donors, volunteers, advocates and friends of the Community Fund...
07/10/2026

Many Voices, Shared Impact

On Thursday evening, partners, donors, volunteers, advocates and friends of the Community Fund for Women & Girls gathered for an evening of connection and celebration of local work advancing their shared mission.

"I've seen firsthand how the investments in women cause a ripple effect that extends far beyond the one individual,” said The Community Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton as she introduced attendees to organizations serving women and girls in Greater New Haven.

Kaisha Luciano, who was once unhoused and is now pursuing a law degree at Quinnipiac University, shared her transformative experience with the nonprofit Dress for Success, a grantee of the Fund for Women & Girls.

“I know how pivotal something like this can be for the next first-generation student who just needs a bit of encouragement with the outfit to match. I've always believed that when you look good, you feel good and you do good. And I still wear my suit to this day,” Luciano said.

“It's a beautiful thing to see the way that women show up for women, and I don't just mean as individuals, but as a cause, as a movement,” said Maggie Moffett, advisory board chair for the Community Fund for Women & Girls.

View the photo album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/E9m3V4x66UTpsgNK7

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"When we were talking about our future today, that stuck out to me, because that’s what I’m really worried about right n...
05/28/2026

"When we were talking about our future today, that stuck out to me, because that’s what I’m really worried about right now in my life," said Sheemica after the Second Annual Girls R.I.S.E. Symposium. "That's what I came here for."

She joined more than two dozen young women at Albertus Magnus College for a day of deepening self-esteem, setting personal goals and making new connections. Read more here: https://www.cfgnh.org/events/girls-r-i-s-e-symposium-2026

May 2: Join us for Girls R.I.S.E. Symposium, an inspiring day of interactive workshops for girls ages 12-18. Girls R.I....
04/16/2026

May 2: Join us for Girls R.I.S.E. Symposium, an inspiring day of interactive workshops for girls ages 12-18. Girls R.I.S.E. (Radiate, Inspire, Strengthen, Empower) is all about empowering young women to reach new heights.
Expect fun activities, great speakers, and a chance to connect with amazing people. Don’t miss out on this awesome event designed just for you!
LEARN MORE + REGISTER:
https://ow.ly/xuWy50YK9xH

Presented by the Girls of Color Mentoring Network, a program of the The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Greater New Haven at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

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