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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Speak Truth to Power: Youth Voices in 2020
Application Links: If you live in Norwalk, click here. If you live in Waterbury, click here. If you live anywhere else in the state of Connecticut, click here. Formulario en Español para jóvenes viviendo en Connecticut que prefieren Español, participa aquí.
Voting Resources
With the elections less than a month away, the deep and inequitable impact of COVID19 remains front and center. Are you registered and ready to vote? If you live in CT and need more information about how to participate in the upcoming electoral process, click here...
Coronaviiiiiiirus….it’s getting real.
Calling all young people! UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response, we are no longer accepting new submissions. Thank you to all those that shared this opportunity and to all the young people that submitted. We will be following up with you soon. Right now, in...