Intrinsic to every Connelly Foundation grant is the sincere intention to improve the Quality of Life.  The Foundation enlists a two-pronged approach toward accomplishing this goal in the Greater Philadelphia region.  It aims to both help the disadvantaged gain the capabilities for self-reliance and to enrich community life through cultural engagement and civic enterprise.

The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to support the good civic works performed by non-profit and faith-based organizations that include:

• Compassionate services that provide for life essentials of food, shelter and clothing
• Access to primary health care for the underinsured
• Provisions to ensure safety and mobility for those who are physically disabled
• Cultivating an appreciation of ethnic diversity, art and beauty
• Encouraging civility and the belief in the dignity of each person