“You Must Be the Change You Wish To See In The World.”

The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives.

The foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illness; and to support the efforts to help and protect those affected by violence.

2025 Grants

We are happy to announce that for 2025, PFF is planning on two grant submission cycles for the spring and fall.

The Fall and Spring PFF grant submission process has closed. The grant funding requests have reached its 150% budget allotment. Notifications about the Fall Grants will Go out on November 10

LATEST NEWS

Jennifer L. Hawke-Petit Pediatric Nursing Scholarship established at Quinnipiac University School of Nursing

Inspired by the life and memory of Jennifer Lynn Hawke-Petit, the Petit Family Foundation has established the Jennifer L. Hawke-Petit Pediatric Nursing Scholarship at Quinnipiac School of Nursing. View Full […]

Petit Family Foundation 5K On New Britain Herald

The Petit Family 5k Road Race began in early 2008 by two brothers, Robert and Gary Heslin, who were classmates of Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. at Plainville High School, […]

Crowds came out in Plainville for the 17th annual Petit Family 5K Road Race

Hundreds came out in the heat Sunday morning in Plainville to support the Petit Family Foundation’s 17th annual Road Race.  VIEW FULL STORY >