Debbie Mehlman and Corey Glider are the new co-chairs of the Lillian Fund, a giving circle for women at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford.

“We are thrilled to have Debbie and Corey leading the Lillian Fund,” said Carly Norman, Development Officer at the Jewish Community Foundation. “Their energy, compassion and commitment will help carry the Lillian Fund’s mission forward in powerful ways.”

Launched in 1999, the Lillian Fund giving circle empowers women and children to pursue personal and professional opportunities. Members support this mission by providing gifts to the Lillian Fund and awarding annual grants to nonprofits in Greater Hartford and in Israel.

“Each gift and grant reflects the belief that when women collectively support families, communities become stronger,” said Norman. Grants provide support for education programs, domestic violence services, mental health counseling and job training, to name a few.