Frew Family Fund: Plants Seeds in Community
The Frew Family Fund, a donor advised fund, offers, "a convenient way to support the city's nonprofits," says Bob, a retired professor and former Alderman for the 9th ward in New Haven."It is better to give while you're alive," says Susan. "I can plant the seeds and see them grow."
Susan and Bob Frew share many things in common. They sailed across the Atlantic in the late 1980s to satisfy a love of the ocean. They enjoy playing Bridge and working in the garden. And they both have a desire to give something back to their community during their lifetime.
The Frews are one of many donors to have a donor advised fund at The Foundation. Established in 2004, their fund distributed thousands of dollars to local organizations of their choice including: the First Presbyterian Church of New Haven, The Eli Whitney Museum, Schooner, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity. The Frew Family Fund offers, "a convenient way to support the city's nonprofits," says Bob, a retired professor and former Alderman for the 9th ward in New Haven."It is better to give while you're alive," says Susan. "I can plant the seeds and see them grow." "The process of attaining, retaining and recycling resources back into the community is challenging," she continues, "and I am grateful and humbled for the opportunity of the challenge and lucky enough to help the community I care about through our family fund."
