Education

Congratulations, Heri!

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship — Heri Mulungula, recent graduate of James[...]

Celebrations

Hats Off to Grads

Each year, Liberty Bank Foundation provides scholarships for students graduating from adult education programs and community colleges in our market[...]

Education

Hypothesis: Science is Fun. Conclusion: This Event Proves it.

We have STEM programming to thank for reawakening kids to the value and excitement of science. It’s not just for[...]

Education

Study Shows Pre-K Education Has Far-Reaching Effects

Here’s the bottom line: Children of parents who attended a high-quality preschool program in the 1960s were better educated, healthier,[...]

Education

Let’s Paint: A Primer in Job Readiness

School days are filled with reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic — all that practical learning kids need to grow up to[...]

Education

14-Year-Old Collects 1000s of Books for Read to Grow

We’re squarely behind grantee Read to Grow. They’ve given more than 1.8 million free books to over 1.2 million people[...]

Education

Save the Date for Our Annual Conference

The date is June 4, and once again we will host the event at Portland’s St. Clements Castle. After last[...]

Education

Healthy Brain Development Leads to More Successful Lives

Between birth and age three, brain development is at its peak. Experiences, interactions, and level of ambient stress all play[...]

Education

Community College Grads Can Expect a Significant Increase in Lifetime Earnings.

A recent study conducted by Emsi* for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities pinpoints their overall annual impact on the[...]

Education

More CT Residents Than Ever Are Struggling

In 2014, Connecticut United Ways produced their first ALICE report. This was a comprehensive and eye-opening study of families struggling[...]

Liberty Bank Foundation empowers low-income Connecticut residents through grants to education programs that support economic success and to affordable housing, and fosters advocacy and community collaboration.