“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 Spring PFF grant submission process has closed. The grant funding requests have reached its 150% budget allotment. Please check back with our website this summer to find out the dates of our 2025 Fall session.

Grants & Awards

COMMUNITY EVENTS

19th Annual
Golf Tournament

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June 16, 2025

The 19th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Blue Fox Run Golf Course in Avon CT. Golf + dinner which includes a live auction, silent auction and raffle prizes.

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18th Annual
5k Road Race

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July 20, 2025

The 18th Annual Petit Family 5K Road Race will be held at 9am on Sunday July 20th at Plainville High School at Robert Holcomb Way.

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3rd Annual
Sip & Inspire Change

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Fall 2025

Sip and Inspire Change at the 3rd annual Petit Family Foundation Wine Event. Join us at Farmington Gardens in Farmington CT!

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