Manchester Greater Together Community Fund Seeks New Members

In preparation for its next cycle of grantmaking, the Manchester Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is seeking new members of its advisory committee. Manchester is a community rich in culture, diversity, youth and civic involvement. The committee welcomes candidates who reflect the wide range of backgrounds represented throughout the town.

In 2019, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established $100,000 Greater Together Community Funds for each of the 29 towns in the Foundation’s region, which includes the town of Manchester. The purpose of the community funds is to support residents in taking ownership around the needs in their towns, encourage broad and inclusive civic engagement and anchor the Hartford Foundation in each town. In 2021, the Foundation provided an additional $50,000 to each of the 29 community funds to support their grantmaking. In December 2023, the Foundation provided another $20,000 to each of the 29 community funds to support their grantmaking.

The Manchester Advisory Committee currently consists of: Samantha Creamer, Shea Riley, Taylor Roy, Paola Sacchetti, Debbie Streeter, and Sounthaly Thammavong. Over the past two years we have been able to approve grants totaling over $64,000 to groups including the Gentle Love Diaper Pantry, Building Healthy Families, Rebuilding Together, Second Congregational Church Food Pantry, Manchester CT HOPE Initiative, UR Community Cares, Inc., Manchester Women’s Club, Trinity Covenant Church Hope 4:10, and Invent the Summer.

Candidates must be a resident of Manchester, at least 14 years of age, with a desire to make a difference in the community. Meetings are typically once a month for an hour with additional time commitments during the actual grantmaking process.

If interested in becoming part of this exciting opportunity please apply at hfpg.org/manchestercf. Application deadline is November 17th, 2024. For any questions please contact us at manchester@hfpgcommunityfunds.org .

It’s so much fun to give away money to good causes!