Twelve Suffield Organizations Awarded Grants Totaling $94,008
Suffield Groups Awarded Grants, Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Says
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Twelve local organizations in Suffield, Connecticut, have been awarded a total of $94,008 in grants from the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund, managed by the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. The funding supports various community projects, including public safety and youth programs.
- 01The Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund has awarded 206 grants totaling $1,716,345 since its inception in 2002.
- 02Major recipients include the Suffield Fire Department, which received $6,100 for thermal imagers, and the Suffield Historical Society, which was granted $9,000 for HVAC system upgrades.
- 03The fund was established by Mike Zak to honor his father, Amiel Zak, a long-time educator and community leader in Suffield.
- 04The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has invested over $1 billion in community projects throughout its 100-year history.
- 05The grants support diverse initiatives, including youth sports, historical preservation, and public safety enhancements.
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The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has awarded $94,008 in grants to twelve organizations in Suffield, Connecticut, through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund. This fund, established in 2002 by Mike Zak to honor his father, Amiel Zak, has a rich history of supporting community projects. The recent grants will fund various initiatives, such as $15,000 for the Phelps-Hatheway House Entrance Stabilization project and $20,000 for the Mapleton Hall parking lot upgrade. Other notable recipients include the Suffield Fire Department, which received $6,100 for thermal imaging equipment, and Junior Achievement, which was awarded $5,000 for a college readiness program. The foundation, which has invested over $1 billion in the region, continues to foster community-driven change and support local organizations.
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The grants will enhance local services and facilities, benefiting residents and community programs in Suffield.
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