The Perrin Family Foundation partners with organizations based in under-resourced communities across Connecticut in order to create environments that support
youth as leaders of social change.
Why Youth Led Social Change?
Creating opportunities for youth to share their truths, question the status quo, exercise leadership and take action to create change will not only pave the way for young people’s lifelong participation and leadership in the civic sphere, it also has the potential to transform our youth, communities, and institutions in the here and now.
GRANTMAKING
Investing in organizations and grassroots groups engaged in youth-led social change
CAPACITY BUILDING
Deepening the effectiveness and impact of youth-led social change efforts across Connecticut
FIELD BUILDING
Cultivating a community and philanthropic ecosystem committed to youth-led social change
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PFF Program Officer Amarilis Pullen Writes on Her Expectations for the Upcoming GEO Conference
PFF Program Officer Amarilis Pullen was interviewed by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations on what she looks forward to most about their upcoming national conference. Click the link below to read the full post, and learn more about what opportunities the national...
PFF Statement on Student Walkouts
Dear Friends and Partners, We, like many of you, have been moved by the power and courage of young people across the country that have responded to the tragic mass shooting in Parkland with calls for change and action. On March 14th, thousands of students across the...
Hosted by Q.U.E.S.T. Waterbury, click the link below for more information on this awesome event:
“Baldwin’s 2nd Generation: A Black and People of Color Summit” is Connecticut’s first annual full day gathering specifically for Black and POC *Queer folks..." https://t.co/uMUpzvId4R
🔥Today our #LiveUnafraid 2019 Campaign Fellows came together for the first time to talk about our legislative agenda and get trained on campaign development ✊🏽
If you want support youth of color in gaining...
Foundation Center + GuideStar = Candid. We have joined forces to do more, together.
Today we are proud to announce our new Mission, Vision, and Values statements, which will guide the continued development of our organizational culture and grantmaking strategy. Read more: https://t.co/TwoxA8gdCe
URGENT: Amber Evans, talented organizer from OH is missing, please share #Search4Amber
CTJJA on Twitter
“Our colleague, Amber Evans, an activist and leader in the Ohio youth justice movement, has been missing since Monday. Amber is an African Ameri...
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We're excited to explore bridging the #power divide with your grantees and more! Join us February 14th for a webinar featuring Farhad Ebrahimi @ChorusFund, John Mullaney #NordFamilyFoundation, Laura McCargar and @davidbperrin of @Perrinfamilyfdn https://t.co/BGbqn1ITzX
Tune into the webinar to hear @Perrinfamilyfdn Trustee David Perrin and President Laura McCargar this February 14th! @familygiving
We're excited to explore bridging the #power divide with your grantees and more! Join us February 14th for a webinar featuring Farhad Ebrahimi @ChorusFund, John Mullaney #NordFamilyFoundation, Laura McCargar and @davidbperrin of @Perrinfamilyfdn https://t.co/BGbqn1ITzX
Our new lawsuit in Georgia is about the integrity of our elections and making sure Georgia election officials #CountEveryVote.
It's that simple.
To break apart the cornerstone of white supremacy... “our job is to think and act in humanizing terms.” -Scot Nakagawa @change_lab #FacingRace2018
@yoditmj "Nonprofits need visioning" to leave scarcity mindset." #FacingRace2018
“Liberation looks like healthy human beings, first of all”—@TananariveDue reminding the room to take care of ourselves while doing the work. #FacingRace2018
CONTACT US
85 Willow Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 438-7349
info@perrinfamilyfoundation.org
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CONTACT US
85 Willow Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 438-7349
info@perrinfamilyfoundation.org
Social Channels