The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven The permanent charitable endowment for Greater New Haven, working to build a more connected, inclusive, equitable and generous community.

The Community Foundation's 20-town region includes: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge. Mission: To inspire, support, inform, listen to and collaborate with the people and organizations of Greater New Haven to build an ever more

connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community. Vision: A community of expanding opportunity in which all people share a sense of common destiny and have the support and connections needed to build successful lives.

To amplify the work of The Vineyard Project in New Haven, more than 100 friends and partners of The Community Foundation...
08/21/2026

To amplify the work of The Vineyard Project in New Haven, more than 100 friends and partners of The Community Foundation ventured to historic Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard for the annual Vineyard Project Experience. Black joy, the power of story and intergenerational wisdom were central tenets of this year’s visit. Read more and view photos by Nicole Nuñez here: https://www.cfgnh.org/articles/our-stories-shared-future-the-vineyard-project-experience-2026

Growing up in Norwalk, Dana Canevari’s family often took her to see plays and musicals on Broadway. The first time she s...
08/21/2026

Growing up in Norwalk, Dana Canevari’s family often took her to see plays and musicals on Broadway. The first time she saw the curtains go up on Barnum, she was hooked.

“I’m in love with the theater,” she said. “I think it’s miraculous.”

But Canevari, a walker user, had long hesitated on taking the stage herself.

Canevari said she was in a dark place when she finally met the co-founder of Branford’s Legacy Theatre, Stephanie Stiefel Williams. Since then, and with support from The Community Foundation, Canevari is a full-time member of the Wheel Life theatre troupe at Legacy Theatre, where she has acted in several plays. Read more here: https://www.cfgnh.org/articles/a-place-for-everyone-at-branfords-legacy-theatre

The 10th annual Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven drew thousands to the City Green for music, food and celebration. The...
08/19/2026

The 10th annual Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven drew thousands to the City Green for music, food and celebration. The Progreso Latino Fund is a proud sponsor of this special event. Local photographer Chris Randall was there to capture it from all angles. In case you missed the festivities, you can still view Randall’s photo essay here: https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/08/09/puerto-rican-pride-fills-the-green/

When five women’s field hockey teams from across the Northeast competed in the 2024 Yale Series, it was the largest inte...
08/15/2026

When five women’s field hockey teams from across the Northeast competed in the 2024 Yale Series, it was the largest interstate tournament hosted by the James Vick Foundation (JVF) to date.

"What began as a small, scholarship-based effort to bring fairness to youth sports has evolved into something much bigger," reflects executive director Christian Vick. "With The Community Foundation’s support as an early community partner, the JVF is now becoming a regional force – building national-caliber programming on a foundation of access, equity and belonging. It helped us create a new stage for women's sports in New Haven."

The JVF is just one of the nonprofits helping young athletes thrive that is supported by The Community Foundation. Read more about Squash Haven, New Haven Heat Basketball and the JVF here: https://ow.ly/bO7h50ZA1uE

Congratulations to the 2026 Pathways for Women and Girls grant awards!This year’s Pathways grants total $170,000, fundin...
08/13/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Pathways for Women and Girls grant awards!

This year’s Pathways grants total $170,000, funding 15 nonprofits serving women and girls in our region. The programs supported, ranging from financial and digital literacy to health care and case management services, will serve more than 1,500 local women.

Read more, and hear directly from two grantees, at the link in our bio.

Throughout Black Philanthropy Month, we are celebrating funds established at The Community Foundation for Greater New Ha...
08/11/2026

Throughout Black Philanthropy Month, we are celebrating funds established at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven by local Black philanthropists who continue to give of their time, talent, treasure and ties to strengthen our community.

While skilled building trades offer solid careers, there is limited financial help for people who want to pursue them. Katrina Rice is working to remove this barrier. Inspired by her husband, Michael, Katrina established the TradeUp Rice Opportunity Fund to provide financial assistance and encouragement to individuals pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Rice saw what it took for Michael to become a master electrician on his way to owning his own business, a path that involved two years at community college followed by a 5-year union apprenticeship.

This past Father’s Day, Katrina decided to surprise Michael by creating the TradeUp Rice Opportunity Fund in his honor. She has developed a strategic plan for the fund that will guide its longtime growth and their grantmaking. The fund’s mission is “ensuring access to the education, resources, and tools needed to achieve professional success.” In addition to working with local organizations, she intends to support a scholarship each year to the school her husband attended in Alabama.

The Vineyard Project in New Haven is focused on deepening Black philanthropy in our community through ownership, stewardship and joy.. Learn more, get involved and give today at CFGNH.org/Vineyard

Join us on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for an inspiring, virtual discussion as we explore how generos...
08/10/2026

Join us on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for an inspiring, virtual discussion as we explore how generosity and innovative practices create healthier families, stronger futures and lasting change. Black Health is Black Wealth celebrates the power of philanthropy to strengthen Black communities through mental wellness, maternal health and collective care. Register online at CFGNH.org/Events

Observed every August, Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) is a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. The theme for 2026 is "Many Voices. One Movement."

Employment Opportunity: Director of Charitable PlanningThe Community Foundation seeks qualified candidates for the posit...
08/03/2026

Employment Opportunity: Director of Charitable Planning
The Community Foundation seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director of Charitable Planning. This position is responsible for designing and implementing aspects of a comprehensive and ongoing development program with an emphasis on relationship-building with donors, prospects, volunteers and professional advisors in the areas of major gifts, endowment and planned giving. The successful candidate will be a strategic, dynamic and collaborative professional who possesses outstanding fund development, organization, communication, volunteer management and supervisory skills. Learn more and apply by August 14, 2026: https://www.cfgnh.org/about/employment-opportunities

The Vineyard Project in New Haven derives its name from the island of Martha's Vineyard, one of several locations that h...
08/01/2026

The Vineyard Project in New Haven derives its name from the island of Martha's Vineyard, one of several locations that have played a historical and ongoing role in welcoming and celebrating the Black community without discrimination. Martha's Vineyard has long been a community hub for African American families affirming Black history, legacy building and wealth creation. In this same spirit, The Vineyard Project In New Haven is recognizing and amplifying the vibrant Black history and culture of our local community.

These snapshots by Nicole Nuñez are from The Vineyard Project Experience in Oak Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard, hosted during Black Philanthropy Month in 2024. Black Philanthropy Month is a global campaign celebrating generosity, giving and community leadership across the African diaspora. This year's theme is: "Many Voices, One Movement." Join us! CFGNH.org/Vineyard

Please join us on Wednesday, August 26, for a timely community briefing featuring leaders from The Community Foundation ...
08/01/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, August 26, for a timely community briefing featuring leaders from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and United Way of Greater New Haven as they discuss the current state of the nonprofit sector and the challenges faced by organizations as they navigate new federal policies, funding cuts, and an increased demand for services.

Whether you're a donor, professional advisor, nonprofit or business leader, elected official or community member, this conversation will provide valuable insight into the forces shaping our nonprofit community and the organizations that so many people rely on every day. Register to attend at CFGNH.org/Events

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