The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB) was established to manage the philanthropy of Dr. Peter Buck and his wife Carmen Lucia in a strategic manner. Its mission is to provide motivated individuals with the tools necessary to help themselves. This encompasses more than just grants; guidance, connections, convening, information, and other support forms are included to aid grantees. PCLB aims to support high-quality organizations showing initiative, leadership, and innovation in addressing meaningful issues to the family and their communities.
The grant program from PCLB emphasizes supporting community organizations in Danbury, Connecticut, that focus on improving the lives of older adults, enabling them to age with dignity in their chosen place. It targets grantees that provide resources and services for healthy aging, care-giving, food security, community engagement, and advocacy. Furthermore, the foundation values raising awareness about issues related to older adults and encourages the development of partnerships to create innovative, cost-effective care models.