The New Haven Community Trust is a new non-profit organization focused on serving the needs of the New Haven Community and helping to bring priority projects to life to ensure a vibrant and lasting village center.

The New Haven Community Trust has a board of directors that govern the trust and have the responsibility of managing funds, both donations and grants. The board of directors will be involved in other aspects of specific projects as well, including: 

• Supporting fundraising efforts to help acquire buildings or sites and contributing to revitalization projects 

• Seeking grant funding to support trust projects (possibly with the support of a grant writer and/or project manager)

• Supporting the predevelopment and implementation phases of projects (in collaboration with project managers, technical assistance providers, funding sources, and contractors)

• Seeking operators, occupants, or collaborators

• Planning for the ongoing maintenance, repairs, and operating costs once building rehabilitation is completed and meeting new challenges as they emerge

• Crafting and executing the vision and mission of the Trust and its projects