The West Indian Foundation partners with the State of Connecticut on initiatives to support our local communities.
Our key areas of focus emphasize:
Community Service: Investments in health care, education, job training, work-force development, credit services or financial services.
Economic Development: Programs that support or benefit small businesses, small farms, job creation, and job readiness efforts.
Neighborhood Revitalization or stabilization: Programs which attract or retain business or individuals in low to moderate income geographies, distressed or underserved areas (as designated by the federal, state, local or tribal governments) or disaster areas.
Education: Initiatives at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels that raise the aspirations of youth in the community, support early literacy, including cultural literacy, as well as initiatives that support the education process and provide a safe and nurturing environment for learning.
Youth Programs: Programs that assist in improving the quality of life for children in the community or programs that foster education, learning, leadership, advocacy, and team work as well as build early literacy skills.
Cultural Programs: Programs that assist in enriching the quality of life for youth residents of the community by cultivating an appreciation of the art, music, museums, libraries, and other cultural resources.