This report reflects the most recent data collection efforts to examine the social, economic, and physical health of the Valley’s populations and updates the 2016 Valley Community Index report with new information.
Community Foundation
EAST HARTFORD, CT -- In support a community-wide effort to provide recreational access for all of East Hartford’s children, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving awarded a $75,000 grant to Pitkin Playground, Inc.
DERBY, CT -- With nearly half of Americans living without an estate plan, the Valley Community Foundation in Derby, Connecticut is urging the residents of the Greater Valley and beyond to create a
PLAINVILLE, CT -- Although the Town of Plainville celebrated the 150th anniversary this past summer with a town-wide picnic, historical tours of Plainville were held on October 5th. Trolleys took participants around to 12 sites where volunteers shared the historical background of the sites.
NEW YORK, NY -- Futuro Media’s politics podcast, In The Thick, travels to Connecticut this month for two live shows. Live tapings of In The Thick and podcast workshops are made possible through support from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.
BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation's Men & Boys’ Fund is holding the second annual “Raise a Pint” at Main Street Pint & Plate in Bristol on Monday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m.