About Us | News
Community Initiatives
Our Stories
Donors
Professional Advisors
Grants and Scholarships

In the Spotlight

Why We Give: Joan and Charles Leach

The Leach family is a superb example of how individuals can personally make a difference in their communities.

In the Spotlight

Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future

The good people of Southington know of their heritage, and the important role it plays in what Southington is today and can be tomorrow.

In the Spotlight

Turning A Loss Into A Legacy

Alma Exley spent her life enouraging People of Color to become educators. Her work lives on thanks to a scholarship her husband created in her memory.

In the Spotlight

Providing Room To Grow

The Plainville Community Food Pantry offers clients choice of groceries, clothing, sheets, books and other items.

In the Spotlight

Building Bridges to Productive Lives

For the nearly 500 adults served by LVCC learning to read, write or speak English just scratches the surface.

In the Spotlight

Family Resource Center Gaining Visibility

The FRC serves as a "one-stop shop" for families looking for programs, information and guidance in preparing their children for the challenges of kindergarten and beyond.

In the Spotlight

Expanding Family Literacy

Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut helps more than 300 adults a year, and really changes people’s lives.

In the Spotlight

Turning A Loss Into A Legacy

Alma Exley spent her life enouraging People of Color to become educators. Her work lives on thanks to a scholarship her husband created in her memory.

What's News

The Haitian and Chilean Earthquakes: How You Can Help (1/15/10)

Nominations are still open for Fifth Annual Celebrate New Britain! Community Service Awards

Community Foundation Scholarships are Available Now. It’s Never Too Early To Apply (2/20/10)

Featured Fund

The New Britain High School Foundation’s purpose is to promote, support and enhance quality educational opportunities for New Britain High School students and to establish scholarships for students pursuing further education after graduation. Learn more > >

Serving over 400 people per year; adults receive instruction and encouragement to improve their skills in reading, writing, or speaking English in order to achieve their work, family, and community goals. Learn more > >

The Library provides a full range of free services and materials to our patrons including high-quality educational, cultural and recreational programs designed to foster of love of learning in people of all ages from toddlers to our most senior citizens. Learn more > >

CCARC, Inc. has improved the lives of countless individuals and their families, and enhanced the community's understanding about individuals with mental retardation. Learn more >>

As a national model with nearly forty years of proven success, Prudence Crandall Center is dramatically improving the lives of 10,000 victims of domestic violence annually. Learn More > >

HRA improves quality of life by helping people achieve economic and social potential; responding to the causes and conditions of poverty; and building stronger individuals, families and communities. Learn more > >

The Walk of Life Endowment Fund was established by Soroptimist International of the Americas Northeastern Region to provide a legacy for the maintenance and upkeep of the Walk of Life in Walnut Hill Park in New Britain, Connecticut. Learn more > >

The Alma Exley Scholarship Fund has been promoting diversity in the teaching profession by providing financial support and recognition to outstanding persons of color who are making a lasting impact on students in many schools.
Learn more >>

We connect and unite residents through the therapeutic art and joy of gardening at the Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden, restoring and reviving vital urban green space in New Britain. Learn more > >

Community Chest of New Britain & Berlin

The Community Chest, since its re-formation in 2009, continues its tradition of grants to meet critical area health and human services needs. Learn more >>.