Basic Needs Fund Grants $350K; Supports Food, Shelter, Essential Services
The Fund saw a 35% increase in applications over last year, showing the rising demand for resources.
At least 42% of families in Greater New Haven face heart-wrenching decisions nearly every day when it comes to paying for basic daily needs, according to United Way of Greater New Haven’s 2024 ALICE Report.
The Foundation’s Basic Needs Fund was created to help alleviate this stress for families. The Fund recently approved grants totaling $351,794 to 44 local nonprofit organizations that provide essentials for daily living to Greater New Haven residents. The Fund saw a 35% increase in applications over last year, showing the rising demand for resources.
Since its inception in 2020, the Fund has raised $5.2 million and distributed grants totaling $1.34 million.
