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In the Time of Coronavirus: How many eligible nonprofits benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program?
The Johnson Center for Philanthropy analyzed recently-released data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration to determine the impact of the Paycheck Protection Program on how nonprofits fared under the program and its impact on nonprofit employment.
Trust in Civil Society
Independent Sector has begun an annual series of surveys to explore the nuances of trust in American nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
3 Principles for an Anti-Racist, Equitable State Response to COVID-19 – and a Stronger Recovery
A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities encourages states to enact and strengthen state-level Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) to create an anti-racist policy response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Supporting Organizing Work in Connecticut: Insights from Organizers
SOW-CT's Supporting Organizing Work in Connecticut report is focused primarily on gaps, barriers, and potential solutions for SOW-CT to consider when seeking opportunities to support the field of organizing.
Hamden Student Creates Scholarship Fund for Classmates at The Community Foundation Thanks to AT&T Grant
HAMDEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has been awarded a $15,000 contribution from AT&T to support a scholarship fund for Hamden High School students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Scholarships will be given to 150 graduating seniors to assist in their pursuit of college and career goals.
Supporting Organizing Work Connecticut
SOW-CT is a philanthropic effort to develop a shared strategy and pool resources across grantmakers in order to strengthen the organizing capacity of grassroots groups across Connecticut.
Community Food Drive to Be Held on August 7 & 8 at Danbury Fair Mall
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut is partnering with the Danbury Fair Mall to conduct a food drive to benefit the Danbury Food Collaborative and its member pantries. Pantries are in desperate need of donations, as their shelves have been emptied by an overwhelming need for food as families face the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CCP Communication Network
For member funder communications staff and those who have communications as part of their role
Webster donates $25,000 to Hartford HealthCARES Colleague Assistance Fund
WATERBURY, CT -- After introducing its innovative Frontline Hero
The Partnership Loan Program for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses in New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley
NEW HAVEN, CT -- A new public-private partnership is offering low-interest and partially forgivable loans to local minority-owned and women-owned small businesses. The initial loan pool of $1.5 million will offer loans of up to $25,000 for small businesses located in New Haven and the lower Naugatuck Valley cities of Derby and Ansonia. The Partnership Loan Program for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses in New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley was created through a partnership among The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, HEDCO, Inc., the Amour Propre Fund and The City of New Haven.
Four Recommendations To Ensure Connecticut’s COVID-19 Response Does Not Leave Anyone Behind
A new policy brief from the Connecticut Health Foundation offers four recommendations for ensuring that the state’s COVID-19 response reaches those who are most at risk.
Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century
A new report by a bipartisan commission created two years ago by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, outlines steps to strengthen and reform American democracy.
Towards Health Equity in Connecticut
DataHaven's new report focuses on health equity, social inequality, and the impacts of COVID-19 in Connecticut communities.
Nonprofits Raise Covid-19 Funds Through Northwest Corner Gives
TORRINGTON, CT -- From June 15th - July 31st, more than 50 nonprofits are participating in Northwest Corner Gives (www.northwestcornergives.org), a crowdfunding giving platform, created by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to help local nonprofits raise matching funds for Covid-19 related expenses.
Sharing Resources in a Time of Crisis: CHEFA Grant allows Gaylord to loan ventilators during COVID-19
WALINGFORD, CT -- In the fall of 2018, neither Gaylord Specialty Healthcare nor Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority (CHEFA) could foresee how important the grant request and CHEFA’s positive decision would be 13 months into the future.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Summer 2020
The SUMMER 2020 DIGEST includes FEATURED NEWS STORIES - Philanthropy Issues Calls To Action on Racial Equity and Justice; New Report on Health Equity and COVID-19; Four Recommendations to Ensure CT's COVID Response Leaves No One Behind; New Report: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century; CHEFA Grants $3M Statewide in Response to COVID-19 Crisis; and Grants & RFPs; COVID-19 FUNDER RESPONSE; PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; POLICY UPDATE; EVENTS AND RESOURCES; THE POWER OF GOOD PEOPLE; and JOBS!
Community Foundation Continues Equity Focus Through Grants in Four Priority Areas
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced today grants of $1,034,525 in support of four strategic priorities: youth empowerment, basic needs and rights, environmental conservation and education, and animal welfare.
COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources
Find COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits including webinars and recordings, best practice articles, and more. Click on the sidebar links for additional COVID-19 resources.