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American Savings Foundation Grants Programs that Support Individuals and Families in Greater Waterbury
October 22, 2024
Waterbury, Conn. – The American Savings Foundation Board of Directors recently announced a total of $147,000 in grants to eight programs that focus on the needs and well-being of children, youth, and families in the Greater Waterbury area.
With the rising cost of living, supporting basic needs like food, housing, and energy continue to be areas of high need. Many of the grants awarded support organizations that not only provide these essential services, but also work to ensure that individuals and families within the Waterbury community have access to the resources they need to thrive.
“The work of the Foundation goes beyond meeting immediate needs – it’s about helping build a stronger community”, said Maria Falvo, president and CEO of American Savings Foundation. “These awards underscore the Foundation’s commitment to improving the quality of life for residents of the communities we serve.”
Grants supporting Waterbury families include:
- $25,000 to St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury for their Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry services.
- $17,000 to Center for Children’s Advocacy for their Medical/Legal Partnership Program, which works with parents, healthcare professionals, youth serving organizations, and others to improve health outcomes for low-income children.
- $15,000 to Connecticut Foodshare for food delivery to 37 partner agencies and four mobile pantry locations throughout Waterbury and surrounding towns.
- $15,000 to Greater Waterbury Health Partnership for their Waterbury Community Care Team. This team brings together clinical and community partners who collaborate on case management and provide coordinated access to health services within the Waterbury Community.
- $35,000 to Mattatuck Museum to support its year-round arts education and outreach programs.
- $10,000 to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters for their mentoring program, which matches Waterbury children and youth with one-to-one mentors.
- $20,000 to Pro Bono Partnership to provide free legal assistance and educational workshops for local nonprofits in the foundation’s 64 town service area.
- $10,000 to Safe Haven for their emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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