Since 1925, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has quietly helped make good things happen in the Capitol Region of Connecticut.
The foundation has been a reliable resource for the local charitable community, including donors, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes.
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.The name change, which will take effect in January, will be accompanied by a new logo and branding campaign.The...more
The $6 million investment will support nearly 50 organizations and several new initiatives over the next two years.The largest portion of the investment $4 million will be distributed through...more
More than 110 of this year's graduating students will receive scholarships.The Hartford Foundation plans to continue the program into the future.To qualify, students must be Hartford residents for...more
First-Ever Connecticut Service Symposium Held at University of Hartford in West Hartford.Local philanthropists led by Gerry and Karen Goldberg are working to enhance service opportunities for young...more
Charter Oak Boxing Academy has been awarded a $50,000 grant to continue its work helping youth in the city.The grant will help the academy to continue expanding its youth development program.This...more
A Connecticut nonprofit is launching what it says is the largest investment in its history in an effort to help at-risk women get a college education, the Hartford Courant reports.
The Aurora...more
When Katie Zobel announced in 2022 that she'd be stepping down as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the agency in Springfield, Mass., was one of the first to...more
Performances will be held January 25-29, 2023, at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford, Connecticut.The cast of Water by the Spoonful combines...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.