Cover of the 2025 Valley Community Index report showing a map with labeled towns: Oxford, Beacon Falls, Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton, along with logos for Valley Community Foundation and Valley Council.

2025 Valley Community Index

A clear and grounded look at the conditions shaping life across our communities. This year's Index is more than a snapshot, it's a call to action.

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Valley Celebrates America's 250

The Valley Celebrates America’s 250 is a Valley Community Foundation initiative. VCF will award 30 grants of $500 per project to support initiatives across the five-town Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Additional funding may be available for cross-town projects and/or events. Funding will be awarded until funds are depleted.

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Valley 2025 Annual Report Now Available

We invite you to look at VCF's accomplishments and activities of 2025 in our Annual Report — Built for What Comes Next

2025 Annual Report 

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Giving through the Valley Community Foundation

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New Statements on Vision, Mission, Values & Operating Principles

Our vision: A vibrant inclusive Valley that is thriving, collaborative, generous, with a shared sense of community and opportunity. Learn more about our updated Mission and Vision statements, Values and Operating Principles.

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