Grant Opportunities
The Greater Hartford Gives Newington Community Fund is not currently accepting grant proposals. Please check back for future opportunities or refer to the grant opportunities page.
Upcoming Events
The Greater Hartford Gives Newington Community Fund invites you to the following:
There are no upcoming events, please check back for future opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Greater Hartford Gives Newington Community Fund Committee is seeking new voices!
Applications to volunteer as a committee member are being accepted now!
Requirements to Apply:
- Newington Resident
- Age 14 or Older
- Agree to adhere to Foundation-wide policies and the Community Funds Handbook
Candidates for elected office, elected officials, and their immediate family members may not serve on a committee.
Click here for more information about volunteering.
Please complete the online application to become a Newington Community Fund Committee member.
Grant Awards
In 2025, the Greater Hartford Gives Newington Community Fund announced the recipients of its latest grants to 6 organizations that do work to benefit the residents of Newington.
Through its 2025grant cycle, the Greater Hartford Newington Community Fund proudly supported 6 organizations making a difference in the lives of Newington residents.
The 2025 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:
Children’s Law Center of Connecticut, to support providing legal representation for Newington children in New Britain Family Court
GFWC CT Newington Wethersfield Woman’s Club, to support the weekend food supplement program
Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Inc., to support improving WiFi outreach with additional hotspots and assistive technologies
Newington Children’s Theatre Company, to support Summer Stages 2021
UR Community Cares, Inc., to support UR Community Cares program in Newington
Newington Human Services, freezers for the local food bank and challenge course improvements
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Get to Know Newington
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Additional Information
For additional information about the Greater Hartford Gives Newington Community Fund, please contact the committee at Newington@greaterhartfordgivescf.org
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Senecal CSenecal@greaterhartfordgives.org