Food pantries and The Hartford Bishops' Foundation
Website Editor • January 14, 2025
Teaming up to fight hunger and food insecurity
One of the Archdiocese of Hartford's key social ministry priorities is addressing hunger and food insecurity in our communities. In this Archdiocese of Hartford's Office of Radio & Television (ORTV) "Crossroads Magazine™" featured segment, Karen Gross, Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Foundation (formerly known as The Hartford Bishops' Foundation), and several local food pantry leaders discuss the valuable partnership between the foundation and their organizations in feeding those families and individuals most in need.

The Connecticut Catholic Foundation has announced that the                                              2025 CT Catholic Foundation Golf Classic                                               has been                                              postponed                                               and will now take place on                                              Monday, June 1, 2026                                               , at the historic                                              Wampanoag Country Club in West Hartford, Connecticut,                                                 under                                              the sponsorship of Catholic Charities                                  .                                                                                                            While we had eagerly anticipated welcoming supporters this fall, the new date allows us to provide an even more exceptional outing at one of New England’s premier golf venues.                                                                                                            A Premier Donald Ross Course                                                                   The outing will be hosted at                                              Wampanoag Country Club                                               , a                                              Donald Ross–designed course                                               originally built in 1924 and fully renovated in 2023 to restore Ross’s original vision. Recognized by                                              Golf Digest                                               as one of the top Donald Ross renovations in the country, the course features:                                                                               A classic 18-hole championship design with six tee options to accommodate all skill levels                                                           Championship length of 7,011 yards, with forward tees at 4,823 yards                                                           Fast, true Bent Grass greens, reshaped bunkers, and strategically placed hazards                                                           New short-game facility, practice range, and putting greens                                                                                                                        Looking Ahead                                                                   By the time of our outing, golfers will also enjoy Wampanoag’s                                              brand-new clubhouse                                  , offering stunning course views, an expansive patio, and enhanced hospitality amenities.                                                                                                  The Golf Classic offers “not only a chance to play a top Donald Ross course but also a way for us to unite in support of Catholic Charities' mission," said                                              Jamie Kalamarides                                  , Chairman of the Connecticut Catholic Foundation. “Postponing to June 2026 lets us create an even better event that combines championship golf with fellowship and purpose.”                                                                                                            Save the date: Monday, June 1, 2026                                                                    Location: Wampanoag Country Club – West Hartford, CT                                                                                For more information, please contact                                                           development@ccaoh.org                                              .
 

The                                              Hartford Business Journal                                  , a leading source of business news in Connecticut focusing on the Greater Hartford region, recently featured the Connecticut Catholic Foundation in a special edition. The article discussed how CCF aligns donors’ giving strategies with their faith and works to build legacies in the Archdiocese of Hartford and beyond for years to come.
 





