Our impact
For nearly 50 years we have been bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to build the awareness and mutual trust needed to create constructive partnerships that serve the greater good.
Leadership is the driving force behind community connection
It’s widely recognized that a community is more than just buildings. Less well understood is the energy that it takes to establish, nurture, and expand the connections between people to bring the character of a community forward.
That energy is what we call leadership.
Making a difference
At LGH, we design our programs to create ripple effects. When individuals grow their leadership skills, organizations benefit from more effective and innovative leaders, and communities thrive through sustainable solutions. This work isn’t just about solving today’s problems—it’s about building the leadership capacity needed to meet future challenges with resilience and vision.
5,432
adult program alumni
47
years of impact
200+
community impact projects have been completed by program participants
1,000+
individuals have been placed on 219 regional nonprofit boards since 2009
77%
of program participants are more actively engaged in the community after participating in Quest
100%
of EOP participants report that the program helped to create new cross-sector relationships
City-level change
Community outreach
Even beyond the direct effect Leadership Greater Hartford has had on our program participants, we are proud to maintain a broader role in the capital city’s continued development. We have collaborated with Hartford’s police and school departments to help facilitate broad dialogue and engagement between citizens, city government, businesses, and community organizations.
Building a stronger community in Hartford
The buildings that shape Hartford’s downtown, neighborhoods, and surrounding towns will no doubt continue to change. Leadership Greater Hartford is committed to working with every constituency to ensure that the strength of our community grows with equal vigor.
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Ways to give
It is the choice to give back, to be involved, to open doorways for others, to enrich the community that we all call home, and to ensure that these opportunities are available for the next generation.
Thank you for believing in us and for supporting our programming. Now, more than ever, your support is critical.
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Become a partner
As a nonprofit organization, our success depends largely on the generous financial support of our partners, who sponsor our activities and donate to our mission-driven funds. Their investment has enabled thousands to grow as individuals, build stronger organizations, and positively impact our community and world.
