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...
Selection of fellows for our Philanthropy Forward initiative!
Neighborhood Funders on Twitter
“We're so excited to announce with @AspenFCS the second cohort for Philanthropy Forward: Leadership for Change Fellowship! Meet the 19 visionary...
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🔴LIVE: Today our youth are at the #Bridgeport Economic, Community, and Enviroment Committee of the City Council ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Follow us to see what we’re up to 🤔🤔🤔🗣
Way to go @MaketheRoadCT youth on working to make sure your voices are heard in your city!
TONIGHT - Our Youth Power Committee is unveiling our demand that #Bridgeport Master Plan includes Streetscapes for all the failing segments and intersections, and ensures bus transportation for students 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏿♀️
✅ ADD YOU VOICE HERE 👉 https://t.co/OTvwUwTKvg
#BPTyouthwalk
Thank you @FundThePeople for a thought-provoking presentation on talent-investing and the importance of supporting the people doing the work in the nonprofit sector, and we look forward to your forthcoming research releases!
Yesterday @FundThePeople @rustystahl @Perrinfamilyfdn presented the talent-investing framework @CTphilanthropy Program Officers Network. It was great to discuss how to boost investment in the nonprofit workforce in the nutmeg state!
We joined with @nfg_org to establish the Philanthropy Forward: Leadership for Change Fellowship. Now, meet the 19 visionary CEOs aligning to advance a transformed future for philanthropy and social justice. Learn more here: https://t.co/ZLH0AJwhxr
Congratulations to @Perrinfamilyfdn President Laura McCargar on being selected for the second @nfg_org Philanthropy Forward: Leadership for Change Fellowship cohort. Click below for more information about the cohort and to learn about the fantastic group!
Youth In Action: PFF Quarterly Newsletter - https://t.co/PJwvfrNv4s
🚚 We've Moved! 📦 - https://t.co/vqC8ZeviDN
The Perrin Family Foundation is now located at 85 Willow Street, New Haven, CT 06511.
. @davidbperrin recommends caucus groups by identity, e.g. by race, class, gender, to "unwork" personal conditions w/ others like you, to have compass for when go out into spaces w/ others. 👉🏻 This is great approach for white folks on learning journey about race. @familygiving
Laura McCargar @Perrinfamilyfdn: Part of the work includes diving in at the moment and allowing yourself to sit [in the potential discomfort]. #NCFPweb
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New Haven, CT 06511
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CONTACT US
85 Willow Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 438-7349
info@perrinfamilyfoundation.org
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