40 Years of Serving our Community!
Our mission is to collaborate with partners to put philanthropy into action to address the needs, rights and interests of our community in Eastern Connecticut. Thank you, members of the Community Foundation family, for working with us towards a healthy, thriving, sustainable Eastern Connecticut with greater equity for all.
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The Fund for Racial Justice and the Brighter Futures Fund for Our Kids
These two funds are crucial in our mission to advance equitable outcomes and improve the lives of children, youth, and communities throughout Eastern Connecticut. The Fund for Racial Justice is aimed at advancing racial equity, supporting organizing and advocacy, and allocating flexible resources to organizations and movements, especially those led by People of Color in Eastern Connecticut. The purpose of the Brighter Futures Fund for Our Kids is to enhance the well-being of children and youth through intellectual, physical, and social-emotional development and support.
2023 Report to Our Community
Lifting Voices for Change
Throughout Eastern Connecticut, people are working together to create a more thriving and equitable region. In this report, you’ll meet some of our region’s change agents — the advocates, igniters, builders, organizers, activists, transformers and catalysts in our midst. We are deeply grateful to our collaborators, and we are proud to partner with hundreds more nonprofits, donors and public officials like them.
President's Message
From Maryam Elahi
We live in extraordinary times! The last few years have been remarkable in demonstrating your deep commitment to equity in our community.
