A Community of Support for Our Students and Our Schools
The New Haven Schools Foundation is committed to providing financial support for the students and teachers of the New Haven Unified School District to assist in the development of educational programs and student activity programs which promise significant contributions in the best interests of students in the District’s schools.
Classroom Grants
Innovations in Education
The New Haven Schools Foundation puts money directly into classrooms by providing grants to teachers with innovative ideas for learning that may not be covered by normal classroom and school budgets.
Scholarship Awards
Pathways to Success Program
$155,000 awarded in 2019, thanks to our super-generous sponsors.
The New Haven Schools Foundation administers the “Pathways to Success” community scholarship program that provides financial aid to graduating seniors
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Parents, community members, civic leaders and educators all come together to support our schools.
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Individuals
- Attend an Event
- Offer a Scholarship
- Volunteer
- Make a Donation
Companies
- Sponsor an Event
- Offer a Scholarship
- Fund a Classroom Project
- Spread the Word
Donate
The New Haven Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are generally tax deductible. Ask your tax advisor.
Mission
The New Haven Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to funding scholarships, supporting academic programs, and enriching the educational experience to help students succeed in life.
Objectives:
Within the annual budget and at the direction of the Board of Directors, the Foundation’s objectives are:
- Act as an agent for the community to provide scholarships for students of the New Haven Unified School District.
- Provide funding for innovative classroom programs for which public funding is inadequate or unavailable.
- Support co-curricular and extra-curricular programs with grants to help sustain enrichment programs.
- Leverage partnerships within the local community to extend support for the children and teachers of the New Haven School District.
Key Initiatives
The New Haven Schools Foundation sponsors several ongoing grant programs that directly aid our students and teachers.
College Scholarships
Our community-based program helps students to afford higher education. Most scholarships are offered to students going on to college, but some can be used for trade school or another career preparation program.
$155,000 awarded in 2019
Program Grants
The New Haven Schools Foundation funds innovative classroom ideas, enrichment programs, and district initiatives like student health. We go out to the community for help to make great student programs possible.
$60,000 awarded in 2019
You Can Make an Impact
Our children are our future, and education is critical to their success.Anyone can help. Whether you are corporation or an individual, there are many ways to support the New Haven Schools Foundation.
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