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American Savings Foundation Awards $117,500 In Grants to Programs That Support Individuals and Families in Waterbury
October 13, 2026
Waterbury, CT — The American Savings Foundation board of directors recently announced seven grants totaling $117,500 supporting programs and services in Waterbury that work to improve the quality of life in the community.
“This investment represents grants across all of our grantmaking focus areas; education, human services, and the arts,” said Maria Falvo, President and CEO of American Savings Foundation. “We recognize that local nonprofits are facing higher cost along with growing demand for services, and we are proud that we have been able to continue and grow our support for many of these Waterbury organizations over the years.”
The Foundation’s board announced the following grants:
$10,000 was awarded to Acts 4 Ministry for their Safe Sleep program, which provides beds and linens to Waterbury-area families who are experiencing financial distress or life-changing circumstances.
After School Arts Program (ASAP!) was awarded $7,500 to support an in-school arts and music immersion program that helps Waterbury students develop creative, academic, and social-emotional skills.
Connecticut Foodshare was awarded $20,000 to fund year-round food distribution to Waterbury food pantries, shelters, and mobile pantry sites serving food-insecure residents.
$5,000 was awarded to Girl Scouts of Connecticut in support of their Waterbury Outreach Program, providing access to the scouting experience for elementary and middle-school age girls, teaching STEM, life skills, and leadership.
$30,000 was awarded to Mattatuck Museum to support year-round arts education and outreach programs, inspiring creativity and learning with local youth and families.
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra was awarded $15,000 to support their after-school music education program for Waterbury students.
$30,000 was awarded to St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury to support their soup kitchen and food pantry serving individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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