Our Partners & Funders
Higher Edge continues to be the only program in Eastern CT solely dedicated to college access and retention. As a result, Higher Edge has deep community connections, all of which leverage the organization’s investment in and commitment to youth.
Higher Edge is also a proud partner agency with United Way of Southeastern CT.
Community Partners
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Community Foundation of Eastern CT
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Connecticut College Holleran Center
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Eastern CT State University
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Elevate to Even Plus (Eleven +)
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Grasso Technical High School
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Hispanic Alliance
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Mitchell College
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New London Adult Educations
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New London Public Schools
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S.T.E.P.S.
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Three Rivers Middle College
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University of Connecticut
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Windham Public Schools
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Windham Technical High School
Funders – 2020-2021
- Albert B. Glassenberg Fund
- AT&T Foundation
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation
- Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions: Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation; Frank Loomis Palmer Fund; Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation; George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation
- Barrett Family Foundation
- Berkshire Bank Foundation
- Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation
- Charter Oak Community Giving Program
- Chelsea Groton Foundation
- Community Foundation of Eastern CT
- CT Youth Service Prevention Program
- David E Retik and Christopher D. Mello Foundation
- Dime Bank Foundation
- Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- Edward and Mary Lord Foundation
- Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
- Eversource Energy
- ForGoodFund
- Henry E Niles Foundation
- James P. and Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust
- Mary & John LaMattina
- New Alliance Foundation
- New London Community Development Block Grant
- Nordson Corporation
- Peoples United Community Foundation
- Pfizer Charitable Giving
- SBM Charitable Foundation
- United Way of Southeastern Connecticut