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#AVANgives

The Avangrid Foundation Community Grants

In 2019, the Avangrid Foundation launched a new initiative – #AVANgives – to recognize outstanding organizations making a real difference in our communities, but with a unique perspective. AVANgives is made possible by the goodwill of our employees who are personally touched by or dedicate their time, treasure and talent to the organizations selected for the program.

Now in its third year, the AVANgives program has awarded over $150,000 and shown the power of $5,000 in the hands of local grassroots organizations and leaders, and why our employees connect so strongly with the missions of these special community organizations.

While the purpose of AVANgives is to promote equity, inclusion and sustainability in the places we live and work, each annual series has approached this from a different angle including a focus on youth (2019) and diversity and inclusion spotlighting women (2020). This year, we honor organizations working toward the reconciliation and recovery of our communities.  After a year of difficult disruptions from confronting the pandemic, to historic injustice and trauma, healing and re-centering the hearts, minds and bodies of our neighbors are critical first steps.

Check out their stories through the banners below, and check back frequently for new stories from our third cohort of grantees!