“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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
3rd Annual
Sip & Inspire Change
September 18, 2025
Sip and Inspire Change at the 3rd annual Petit Family Foundation Wine Event. Join us at Farmington Gardens in Farmington, CT!
Join Us
MS Family Fun Day
October 4, 2025
The MS Family Fun Day will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 4th at the Connecticut Science Center.
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 >
