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Charitable Gifts Awarded

December 17, 2024

The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation
Announces Latest Round of Charitable Grants

The Hartford Bishops' Foundation has awarded nearly $19 million since 2016

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation (HBF) recently awarded approximately $170,000 to ten organizations across the Archdiocese of Hartford to fund initiatives and programs ranging from digital engagement to yoga and exercise classes for elderly sisters.

Since its founding in 2016, the foundation has invested nearly $19 million across the archdiocese for a wide range of activities and initiatives such as:

Providing resources to parishes to nurture the next generation of Catholics;
Strengthening the ability of Catholic social service providers to effectively respond to the neediest communities;
Funding efforts to provide exceptional educational opportunities to all students, volunteers and parish leaders to reignite their faith; and
Supporting community partnerships and innovative programs that create long-lasting change, strengthen Catholic schools and parishes and meet the evolving needs of the greater community.

“The foundation’s role is to help transform shared values into lasting impact,” said HBF General Chair John “Jamie” Kalamarides. “These grants help to advance the Archdiocese’s mission by offering financial support to activities integral to its vibrancy and long-term sustainability.”

Karen Gross, HBF Executive Director and Executive Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Hartford, added that the grants reflect HBF’s dedication “to carrying forward a great legacy by investing in parishes, schools, ministries and social services as well as our wider community.”

Organization	Grant/Initiative
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy - Lauralton Hall (Milford)	$10,000 for “Strengthening Our Faith” to enhance spirituality by providing no-fee school-wide retreats, increasing school liturgies and offering Reconciliation to students more regularly.
Maria Reina de la Paz Parish (Hartford)	$15,250 for “Church without Paper, Church with Memory” to improve parishioner engagement, enhance sustainability and reduce paper waste by purchasing touchscreen digital displays and laser projectors to enhance church events, classes and evangelization efforts.
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (Woodbridge)	$10,000 for “Teen Disciples: Faith in Action” to support a mission trip that provides an opportunity for young parishioners to grow in the faith while serving those most in need through activities like home repairs, community outreach and faith-based reflections.
St. Bridget School (Cheshire)	$7,000 for “Enhancing Student Learning and Engagement with Supports Equipment,” which includes placing rocker chairs and standing desks in every instructional room and placing wobbly stools in kindergarten classrooms to improve student's learning experience
St. Francis of Assisi Church (Naugatuck)	$2,500 for the insurance deductible related to repairs to a stained glass window damaged during municipal construction work
Enfield People for People, Inc. (at St. Jeanne Jugan Parish) (Enfield)	$25,000 for operation of the Overnight Warming Center from December to April. The center provides safe, respectful overnight facilities for the homeless and offers access to long-term housing options and immediate food and toiletry necessities.
St. Junipero Serra Parish (South Windsor)	$9,000 for “Spirit Fire in Action” initiatives aimed at engaging teens and young adults through rallies, retreats, Steubenville events, and mission and youth trips. The funding would be used to attend the 2025 Steubenville East event, a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church.
St. Luke Parish (Southington)	$25,000 for “Worship Amplified: Enhancing Faith through Technology,” to enhance technological capabilities of the parish, including new sound systems for streaming Masses and Bible studies and video panel display systems.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery (Newington)	$15,000 for “Enhanced Health and Liturgical Experience for Sisters” to improve the spiritual, physical and mental well-being of elderly sisters by providing chair and yoga exercises four days a week and to hire outside musicians for special liturgies.
Cathedral of St. Joseph (Hartford)	$50,000 for “Enhancing Worship Experience and Engagement” to include purchasing and installing six new video monitors throughout the Cathedral, which will enhance the audio experience for liturgies and celebrations. When liturgies/ceremonies are not scheduled, the monitors will be used to display upcoming events, resources, and tributes.

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