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Making Education a Priority for Connecticut Schoolchildren

Making Hartford a Science & Education Destination
The Aetna Foundation has committed $1.5 million to helping Hartford realize its vision of building the Connecticut Science Center as a key element in the Adriaen's Landing project and a spectacular new regional tourist attraction. Our leadership and funding in the early stages helped to formalize plans and galvanize support for the center, while our continuing commitment will support the Aetna Human Health Gallery.

Revitalizing Urban Schools
The Aetna Foundation granted $1 million to Trinity College to establish the Aetna Center for Families (ACF), part of The Learning Corridor - a campus of four magnet schools, a performing arts center and community programs - which for over a decade has helped families learn English as a second language and prepare for the workforce.

Enriching Academic Opportunities
Through its Summer Academic Enrichment Grants program, now in its 34^th year the Aetna Foundation provides academic and cultural enrichment opportunities to thousands of at-risk, Hartford-area students through grants to such organizations as Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, Center City Churches, ConnectiKids, Dance CT, Organized Parents Make a Difference, and many others.