Our Focus Areas
We believe that, together, we can make the biggest impact by focusing on these strategic areas.
Current Initiatives
Explore our current projects and support work that matters to you.
Black Maternal Health Initiative
Working to improve health outcomes for Black mothers and babies by enhancing the birthing experience and expanding access to doula care.
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
As a capacity-building and professional development resource, we help Fairfield County nonprofits increase their effectiveness.
Connecticut Urban Opportunity Coalition
Partnering with other community foundations to dismantle structural and systemic racism and achieve equity.
Business Collaborative for Education Equity
Working to help reduce and eliminate educational disparities among Fairfield County’s most vulnerable students.
Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
Working to build capacity, align resources and change the conversation around local housing affordability.
Fairfield County Equity Lab
Through events, workshops, local research projects and more, the Equity Lab brings together people who want to transform systems.
emme Coalition
This innovative program delivered through Optimus Health Care connects women and girls with holistic tools for reaching their full potential.
Fund for Women & Girls
As the largest fund of its kind in New England, we invest in collaborative programs that empower women and girls to achieve lifelong wellbeing.
Youth Philanthropy Council
Inviting young people to explore careers in the nonprofit sector, while making change by influencing our grantmaking.
Get Involved
Together, we can change the old systems that have left many of our community members behind.
