The Cigna Group Foundation in Bloomfield awarded $3.45 million to 23 nonprofits, including Connecticut’s Homes for the Brave and The WorkPlace, to fund housing stability and mental health services that will reach more than 4,700 veterans and their families nationwide.

The grants support organizations in 10 states, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas, that provide housing assistance, home builds and repairs, and other services. This year’s funding covers nearly 50 new home builds, repairs or modifications, as well as rental, mortgage and utility assistance, housing placement, benefits navigation, mental health services and employment support.

Sara Quist, president of The Cigna Group Foundation, said: “Stable housing gives veterans a stronger foundation to focus on their health, their families and their futures. By supporting these trusted community-based organizations, we are proud to help more veterans gain a safe place to live, along with services and support that can strengthen their well-being for the long term.”

The grants mark the third year of the foundation’s $9 million commitment to improve veteran mental health through housing stability and related services. The initiative supports locally driven projects that increase access to permanent housing, make housing more affordable and connect veterans with services that help them remain securely housed. The foundation is a private foundation funded by contributions from The Cigna Group and its subsidiaries. It also provides humanitarian aid during critical times.

In 2025, grantees served 8,025 veterans, and more than 200 Cigna Group employees contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours to support those organizations.