CVS Health Foundation Invests $1 Million in Greater Hartford Nonprofits

On July 21, 2026, the CVS Health Foundation revealed that its 2026 Hometown Fund would distribute a total of one million dollars among twenty nonprofit organizations operating in the Greater Hartford area. The money, earmarked for general operating support, is meant to help groups meet people where they are—whether that means linking families to medical care, putting food on the table, or securing a roof over their heads.

“We’re investing in Hartford nonprofits that are meeting people where they are – helping individuals and families access health care, food, stable housing and the support they need to stay healthy,” said Jenny McColloch, president of the CVS Health Foundation. Her words capture the practical, on‑the‑ground focus of the grants, and the foundation’s belief that flexible funding can be a game‑changer for organizations that often scramble for short‑term dollars.

Among the recipients, ImmaCare—a Hartford‑based provider that blends emergency shelter, housing assistance and wrap‑around services—stood out in the foundation’s release. Teresa A. Wierbicki, ImmaCare’s director of strategic development, explained why the grant matters: “Flexible support like this is invaluable. It lets us invest in strategic initiatives that strengthen our services, expand pathways to stable housing, and address the increasing challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity.”

The full roster of 2026 Greater Hartford Hometown Fund grantees reads like a snapshot of the region’s social‑service ecosystem:

1. Center for Children’s Advocacy
2. Center for Latino Progress
3. Chrysalis Center
4. Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
5. Enfield Loaves & Fishes
6. Forge City Works
7. Friendship Service Center
8. Hartford Health Initiative
9. House of Bread
10. ImmaCare
11. Journey Home
12. KNOX
13. Malta House of Care
14. Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
15. Northeast Neighborhood Partners
16. Prudence Crandall Center
17. Special Olympics Connecticut
18. St. Vincent de Paul Place Middletown
19. Urban League of Greater Hartford
20. YWCC Hartford Region

Each organization will receive an unspecified portion of the pool, allowing them to plug funding gaps, expand programs, or simply keep the lights on. The foundation’s approach reflects a broader trend in corporate philanthropy: moving away from one‑off project grants toward longer‑term, unrestricted support that lets nonprofits be more agile.

CVS Health’s commitment to Connecticut extends beyond the Hometown Fund. In 2025 the company donated more than $2.61 million in charitable giving across the state, supplemented by volunteer hours, workforce‑development initiatives and free health screenings through its Project Health program. While those figures aren’t directly tied to the 2026 grant, they underscore the pharmacy giant’s growing footprint in the region.

All told, the $1 M infusion aims to strengthen the safety net that so many Hartford residents rely on every day. Whether a family is seeking a warm meal, a stable place to live, or a health‑care appointment, the hope is that these nonprofits now have a sturdier financial base to answer the call.