MILFORD - The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has given the Beth-El Center a grant through the Making a Good Gift Better matching grant program. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven will match on a 1 to 1 basis up to $8,650 in contributions. Sources that will be matched include donations from individuals, businesses, and civic and religious groups.

The Beth-El Center, at 90 New Haven Ave., has two programs: a 34 bed, 90-day program for homeless individuals and families, and a soup kitchen that provides a hot lunch five days a week to those in need within the community, its officicials said.

For information on how to help Beth El reach its goal, call (203) 876-0747. The donation period for this campaign ends Jan. 15.