Petit Family Foundation

The PETIT FAMILY FOUNDATION website is designed to provide a complete portrait of who we are, what we do and why it is important to continue the memories of JENNIFER HAWKE-PETIT, HAYLEY ELIZABETH PETIT and MICHAELA ROSE PETIT. They were taken from us far too soon, but we are determined to honor their memories and to continue their many acts of kindness and activism.

With your help we can promote opportunity for young women, continue the fight against chronic illness and extend a blanket of comfort for others affected by violence. A change for the better does not just happen. We need each and every one of you to help fulfill our mission; you will all help to be the changes that JENNIFER, HAYLEY, and MICHAELA wanted to see in the world.

MISSION STATEMENT
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 illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.

ARTS FROM THE HEART COFFEEHOUSE

Fri, May 31, 2013 - info

PLAINVILLE WINGS & WHEELS

Sun, June 2, 2013 - info

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Mon, June 17, 2013 - info

GE 5K ROAD RACE

Sun, July 14, 2013 - info

RIDE FOR JUSTICE

Sun, September 29, 2013 - info

WOMEN IN SCIENCE

tba - info

MICHAELA’S GARDEN PROJECT

more info

ELEGY

more info

HEADLINES

May 14 - Plainville Festival To Feature Airplanes And Antique Cars
May 6 - Connecticut Invention Convention convenes at UConn's Gampel Pavilion
May 3 - Escape Alive provides free self-defense training for women, girls
May 3 - Just in time for Mother's Day, Michaela's Garden plant sale begins
May 2 - Michaela's Garden Project seedling locations
May 1 - Celebrating Women in Science Initiative Launched
April 30 - Connecticut center launches women in science program
April 24 - Save The Date - May 31, 2013, Arts From The Heart Coffee House Fundraiser for PFF (4/24)
April 20 - Parole Hearings: A Prisoner’s Gift; A Crime Victim’s Nightmare…
April 14 - Health Academy Fair underscores success of New Britain program
April 11 - Photos--New Britain High School Health & Wellness Promotion Fair
April 10 - Petit Family Foundation to Fund Girls & STEM Expos
April 9 - Photos--Three Angels Garden-Welcome Spring by Chris Gilleylen
April 5 - Save The Date - June 2, 2013, Plainville Wings & Wheels
April 2 - PFF Annual Golf Tournament Flyer
April 1 - 2013 Petit Road Race Website is up!
March 18 - Petit family member died unexpectedly on Friday
Dennis Chapman featured on this video from Northeast Magazine on Michaela's Garden

The latest photos & videos are here

RECENT GRANTS

Klingberg Family Centers
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
New England Air Museum
Interval House
New Britain Academy for Health Professions
The Children's Museum and Connecticut Invention Convention
Connecticut Science Center
CT-ALIVE
The Cove Center for Grieving Children
CWEALF
Discovery Center
New Britain Youth Museum
Women's Mentoring Network, Inc.
YWCA Hartford Region

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