The Connecticut Nurses’ Foundation

The Connecticut Nurses’ Foundation (CNF) is the primary philanthropic nursing organization and 501(c)3 charity in the state of Connecticut, organized in 1983 for the purpose of supporting and advancing the profession of nursing and promoting the health of the citizens of the state of Connecticut.

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Nurses Month Annual Appeal
Celebrate Nurses:
Giving Back to Those who Always Give

During Nurses Month, the Connecticut Nurses’ Foundation invites you to honor the nurses who have touched our lives by supporting our Annual Appeal. Your donation directly funds scholarships, professional development, and community health initiatives that empower nurses to provide exceptional care and stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation. From 2019 to 2024, we awarded $49,750 in scholarships to 85 nursing students and nurses from diverse backgrounds across Connecticut.
With your support, we can continue investing in the future of nursing through education, programming, and events—like our new Pickleball Tournament launched in March 2025 and upcoming fall fundraisers. Thank you for standing with us in strengthening the nursing profession and the health of our communities.

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About Us

The History of CT Nurses Foundation

The Connecticut Nurses Foundation works to ensure the future of nursing and quality of health care delivery by connecting the past, improving the present and anticipating the future of nursing in the state of Connecticut.


The Three Pillars of CNF

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History

Preserve and enhance the historical archives of nursing in Connecticut.

Support and Advance Nursing

Helping future nurses through scholarships and grants.

Public Health Awarness

To engage the public in awareness and understanding of professional nurses and promotion of the health of the citizens of Connecticut.

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Testimonials

What People are Saying...

Thank you for awarding me the Sheila Packard Memorial Award! Dr. Packard sounds just like who I want to be as a nurse. She was truly incredible. I am honored to receive this scholarship[. It will greatly help me with my educational expenses this year and it sets me one step closer to becoming a nurse. Thank you so much!
Taylor Roy
Thank you so much for choosing me as the recipient of the 2023 general nursing scholarship. The scholarship will be used to pay for my laboratory, textbook and clinical fees for this semester. This alleviated significant stress, which has given me the ability to focus more on the exciting aspects of senior year, clinical and educational experiences. I aspire to be a member of the CNF board in the future. Thank you again!
Ailie Daley
I have just received word that I have been awarded the General Nursing Scholarship and I wanted to send my biggest thank you for the honor of choosing me for this amazing scholarship that will help to pay for the rest of my nursing education! My dream is to work on a step-down unit and I am getting closer and closer to that goal everyday! Thank you again for this opportunity and I hope you know how big of an impact you make on me and other students by offering these scholarships!
Matheu DiBrino
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