Where Immigration Meets Resilience
The Rockefeller Foundation April 17, 2015
[Excerpt] A positive influx of immigrants fed the rapid growth, even as the city lost native-born residents. By the latest tally, 17 percent of New Haven’s 130,000 residents are immigrants. Their origins, ages, skills, citizenship statuses, and personal stories are different, but their overall impact is clear: “The surge of immigration in recent years shows us yet again how important [immigrants are] to the growth and success of our community,” according to William W. Ginsberg, President & CEO of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.… Read More
New Haven Joins Worldwide Pilot to Measure Aging-Friendly Cities
WNPR March 23, 2015
The World Health Organization has selected Greater New Haven as one of 15 urban areas worldwide to pilot a planned age-friendly city indicator guide.… Read More
WHO looks to create age-friendly New Haven guide to support seniors
New Haven Register March 19, 2015
[Excerpt] How easy is it to live in the New Haven area if you’re a senior? How well can you get around, engage in social activities and civic duties or keep a good job and secure health care?… Read More
New Haven Area Is Benefiting From Immigrants
CT Latino News February 22, 2015
[Excerpt] Immigrants contribute to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the Greater New Haven region. That according to a recently released report, “Understanding the Impact of Immigration in Greater New Haven,” issued by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, found that as of 2012, one in eight residents of the 20-town region is foreign-born, coming from all corners of the globe. About half are naturalized US citizens; the rest are legal permanent residents, legal temporary residents or undocumented immigrants.… Read More
Immigration Drives Growth, Vibrancy of New Haven Region, Study Finds
Connecticut by the Numbers January 27, 2015
[Excerpt] If Greater New Haven is thriving, the region’s rapidly-growing immigrant population is a key reason, according to a new research study. The report, entitled Understanding the Impact of Immigration in Greater New Haven, compiles data from federal, state and local government agencies, as well as information generated locally by DataHaven and The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven.… Read More
Los Inmigrantes locales prosperan; la mayoría son residentes legales
La Voz Hispana January 26, 2015
[Excerpt] Un nuevo reporte aporta datos poco conocidos sobre los inmigrantes de New Haven: ellos tienen más probabilidad de estar empleados que los ciudadanos nacidos aquí; un amplio número de procedencia asiática ha ido en aumento y sólo un pequeño porcentaje está indocumentado.… Read More