Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund: Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Grant

The Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation provides critical support to agencies aiding victims of domestic violence in our region. Established by Lois's parents, the fund aims to promote emotional recovery and personal advancement for women and children affected by abuse. Grants prioritize immediate crisis intervention and advocacy efforts, fostering self-confidence and dignity. This initiative reflects a commitment to empowering vulnerable communities through essential services and support.

Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund: Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation makes substantial grants throughout our region. The fund, established by Lois Livingston McMillen’s parents, reflects one of Lois’s passions: helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. The fund provides tens of thousands of dollars each year to support agencies that provide vital services to women in our region.
McMillen Fund, Purpose
To support agencies that provide critical services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. Priority is given to direct service programs to address immediate crises and provide emotional support and guidance to women and children who are victims of social, emotional or psychological abuse or sexual assault and domestic violence. Aims are to promote self-confidence, pride, dignity and personal advancement in those who have suffered from such destructive behavior.

Eligibility

In order to apply for funding, an organization must:Be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes. Organizations may also have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, if they do not have their own nonprofit status.Have a board, representative of the community, of which a majority is neither employees nor relatives of employees.Possess a Nonprofit Registration to Solicit Funds (or exemption, if appropriate) from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This registration must be renewed annually.

Ineligibility

We do not fund:Requests for political or religious purposesRequests for capital expenditures on buildings not owned by a nonprofit