“Black people have been philanthropists all along.” –Jolyn Washington Walker Learn more about the Washington Walker Family Fund and its inspiration here: youtu.be/eUAeOdWldEo #TCFRecognizes #BPM2024

In response to the devastating floods on Aug. 18 in the Valley, TEAM Inc. has set up a flood relief fund. To give, visit TEAM Inc.'s home page & click the donate button at the top. From the “Designate your gift” drop-down, select “August 18 FLOOD RELIEF.” teaminc.org

Established in 2006 by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New Haven Chapter, this fund provides scholarships to African American high school seniors in Greater New Haven, helping students achieve lifetime dreams. Read more: ow.ly/jbsU50KmtcH #TCFRecognizes #BPM2024 New Haven Alumnae Chapter

2 Scholarships, 1 Inspirational Family: Members of the Kimbro family created scholarships for Greater New Haven students to increase access to education and the opportunity for success. Learn more: ow.ly/M9sj50KoWwa #TCFRecognizes #BPM

Deborah Highsmith's family wanted to celebrate her life as a caring and dedicated person. In her memory, a scholarship fund was established for New Haven #NHV students. Learn more: ow.ly/jbGm50KoX3L #TCFRecognizes #BPM2024

A champion of the "Little People," Ilene Saulsbury was a passionate supporter of our community. Her inspiring legacy lives on in perpetuity through the fund she established at The Community Foundation. Learn more: ow.ly/BuGY50KoWbQ #TCFRecognizes #BPM

The NHHealthyStart /Male Involvement Endowment Fund was established by many individual donors and community residents, including three community leaders in Greater #NHV: Larry Conaway, Michael Jefferson and Amos Smith. Learn more: ow.ly/2yeQ50KuSEU #TCFRecognizes #BPM

The Vineyard Project in New Haven is working to amplify the vibrant Black history and culture of our local Greater #NHV community and support the work of narrative change. Join us! ow.ly/mi9N50T7zKt #TCFRecognizes #BPM2024

Through the Karen J. Bellamy Fund, insurance professional Karen Bellamy is creating her own legacy — supporting the causes she cares about, such as ConnCorp, working to drive economic development and economic justice in our region. Read Karen's story here: ow.ly/Ga7v50T96T9

Robin Miller Godwin established Bert and Ina's Girls' Fund as a way for "the world [to] remember my grandmothers. They were great women of strength that helped me forge who I became as a woman.” Learn more here: ow.ly/ncjC50Tb22l #TheVineyardProjectInNewHaven #BPM2024

Thinking about starting a nonprofit? Join us Sept. 18 and get the info you need to help decide if a nonprofit is right for you and your mission! With Pro Bono Partnership, co-presented by CommFoundGNH and NHFPL Learn more and register: ow.ly/bGYV50TeSlE

Still time to register! Join us online Sept. 11: As part of its ongoing work to advance racial equity, CommFoundGNH is offering free community access to The Groundwater Approach, a racial equity workshop presented by the Racial Equity Institute. Learn more: ow.ly/Nnv950R2yhp

Join Progreso Latino Fund Sept. 26th for our first in-person forum since 2019! Building Trust, Creating Impact: The Latine Philanthropy Forum is an empowering dialog on Latine representation in philanthropy. Learn more & register: ow.ly/BlOG50T4uPh

$115,000 Awarded to Economic Security Programs for Women – Grants from CommFoundGNH's Community Fund for Women & Girls Women & Girls support career advancement, entrepreneurship, housing stability and innovative childcare. Read more: ow.ly/EGUK50TmfVs

CommFoundGNH names Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton as the next president & CEO of the region’s community endowment and largest grant maker to local nonprofits. DuBois-Walton, most recently the president of Elm City Communities, succeeds Will Ginsberg, who steps down Nov. 2. ow.ly/GgZY50TpoQJ

Join us online Oct. 9: As part of its ongoing work to advance racial equity, CommFoundGNH is offering free community access to The Groundwater Approach, a racial equity workshop presented by the Racial Equity Institute. Learn more: ow.ly/Nnv950R2yhp

George Mixter, great grandson of John Deere, has invested more than $6.5 million into the local nonprofit sector since his passing in 1977, thanks to his named fund with CFGNH. ow.ly/lJmr50Tpwje

A grant from CFGNH helped Guilford Art Center stay afloat during the pandemic and expand services and facilities since. Learn more: ow.ly/FEPh50Tql2m

New Haven's Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. LEAP, Inc Co-Founders establish a scholarship fund to honor long-time receptionish Annie B. Veale: cfgnh.org/articles/annie…

Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) has helped 650+ women gain financial literacy, social services, meals, and job training through their Single Mothers Actively Reaching the Top (S.M.A.R.T.) program. ow.ly/qZIP50Tqlbo