WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION.

United Way recognizes that summer programs are an important opportunity for children and youth to learn new skills, develop strong relationships with caring adults and peers, and have healthy and fun experiences that promote their growth and development. The Summer Youth Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations who run summer programming for children and youth in Greater New Haven.

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Congratulations to the awardees of the 2026 Summer Youth Fund grant cycle!  

We are excited to partner with these twelve organizations over the summer to provide high quality programming for youth in the Greater New Haven region. These programs will focus on academic and social development as well as mental health support and emotional wellness.  

Our awardees are Horizons at the Foote School, YARD: Youth@Work, St. Luke's Strings and Steel Summer Camp, Students for Educational Justice, D.E.S.T.I.N.E.D. to Succeed, ARTE, Christ Christian Church, R.E.A.D.Y Inc., Fixing Fathers One Dad at a Time, CfAL for Digital Inclusion, InPower CT and The Breed Academy.