The mission of the funder is to support healthy communities by fostering civic engagement, community organizing, and the involvement of civic groups. They strive for responsiveness and flexibility in funding initiatives, prioritizing actions and decisions made by individuals and organizations that are intimately acquainted with community issues. A key aspect of their mission is to empower resident leaders and organizers in Waterbury through a funding process that is directly influenced by the community, for the community.
The "Pathways for Older Adults" grant program seeks to improve the overall quality of life for older adults by supporting projects and programs that facilitate healthy aging, enhance access to information, resources, and benefits, and enable seniors to age safely and successfully within their communities. The grants endorse a variety of causes including education, arts, creative expression, and intergenerational projects. Specifically, it aims to develop core programs that better connect older adults with essential services, conduct community conversations on aging to plan effectively for senior needs, enhance library services for the elderly, and prioritize collaborative projects that offer innovative, cost-effective solutions to common challenges faced by the elderly population.