Hartford Bishops' Foundation's recent grant directed toward Catholic Charities in December 2018
Website Editor • December 31, 2018
With more than $13 million raised in total cash and pledges to date, the Hartford Bishops’ Foundation has distributed more than $1 million in strategic grants to Archdiocesan initiatives since May 2018. These funds have supported special projects and long-term initiatives across the state. Most recently a grant in the amount of $200,000 was awarded to last year’s Gala beneficiary, Catholic Charities.
The funds will be used for:
- Learning and Life Skills Program- services for adults with developmental disabilities;
- Centro San Jose- preparing children and teens in New Haven to thrive academically and emotionally;
- Behavioral Health- provision of strength-based, family-driven, trauma-informed, and culturally and linguistically competent services
- Elderly Care and Intergenerational Services- home, community, and center-based programs for senior citizens;
- Family Centers- culturally appropriate and comprehensive care services to promote high quality early childhood experiences and parent support.
Grants from the Forward with Faith campaign will ultimately serve and empower at least 2,000 additional people annually in Catholic Charites programs such as Snack, Read and Play Group and GED classes throughout the state.
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 .
Executive Director Karen Gross recently visited WDRC-FM's "The Talk of Connecticut" studios to share how the Connecticut Catholic Foundation helps generous individuals, families, and organizations raise the quality of life in the Archdiocese of Hartford and beyond through philanthropy.
Foundation has awarded more than $23 million since 2016 Next application deadline is Oct. 1, 2025
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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.
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