Connecticut Foodshare
We are creating a thriving community, free of hunger.
Our Mission
To deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.
Founded in 1982, Connecticut Foodshare is a member of the Feeding…
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Grace Academy
Grace Academy
Grace Academy is an independent, interfaith, tuition-free middle school for girls from underserved families in the city of Hartford. We transform the lives of our students by providing them with individualized…
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New England Air Museum
New England Air Museum
CLASSROOM PROGRAM: THINGS THAT FLY
WHAT DO BIRDS, SEEDS, AND HELICOPTERS HAVE IN COMMON? THEY FLY! THROUGH HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS AND AN INTERACTIVE STORY TIME, STUDENTS WILL COMPARE NATURAL VERSUS MECHANICAL…
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Makerspace CT
MAKE’n'ABLE
MakerspaceCT is a valuable community resource and driving force in Connecticut’s flourishing innovation ecosystem.
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Connecticut Historical Society
INSPIRE CENTER
Inspire Center brings together history, problem-solving, and creativity in a space designed for visitors of all ages.
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Read to a Child
Read Aloud Mentoring Program
Read to a Child's mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills, and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities.
Founded on the belief that every child…
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Roca, Inc.
serving young mothers
Roca serves young mothers ages 14 to 24 who are not ready, willing, or able to be in other programs or jobs.
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The Village
The Village
At The Village, we meet children, adults, and families from all walks of life whose unique sets of challenges are best assessed, treated and supported through a holistic, individualized approach.
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Eastern Connecticut State University STEP/CAP Program
Purchase and implementation of ACQUA Assessment Software Program.
Purchase access to Aqua assessment software, engage faculty assessors, conduct assessment on Eastern’s STEP/CAP program, and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide programmatic changes.
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Hartford Public Library
Leap Into Learning: Enhanced Services for Home Child Care Providers
Through Hartford Public Library’s (HPL) programming and early literacy initiatives, as well as work with partner organizations and the community, HPL recognizes that access to good, quality early literacy…
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The Knox Foundation
LEADING HARTFORD’S GREEN SCENE
KNOX manages and maintains 20 community gardens that enable Hartford families to grow their own produce locally.
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Connecticut Invention Convention
WHERE YOUNG INVENTORS START
The Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC) believes that invention and innovation are crucial not only to help better acknowledge and address the problems of today, but also to meet the challenges of tomorrow.…
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