HARTFORD, CT -- Greater Hartford students in the process of applying to colleges and seeking financial assistance have access to an extensive directory of college scholarships at HFPGscholarships.org, a website of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
BRANFORD, CT -- The Branford Community Report, recently released by the Branford Community Foundation (BCF), provides a snapshot on Branford's demographic trends and general community well being. BCF's goal in commissioning this study, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and DataHaven, is to better understand the town's current community strengths and to highlight areas that may need support.
HARTFORD, CT -- New case studies sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Ford Foundation examine the current state of expanded learning as well as actions taken by district, state, philanthropic and other leaders within and outside of Connecticut to support students’ expanded learning.
DARIEN, CT -- In a close competition for the 2017 “Most Generous Town” award, Darien took the title by a slim margin of just $1,040 over New Canaan. But according to the Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation, when you give locally to help your community, it’s a win for us all. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
NEW CANAAN, CT -- With a nonprofit fund housed at the New Canaan Community Foundation, the Friends of Mead Park Playground is working toward a $200,000 fundraising goal to more than match the $190,000 that the town already has set aside for the current year’s capital budget to replace the existing main play structure at Mead.
NEW LONDON, CT -- A group of land trusts throughout New London County and the state's Eastern region will receive additional services for conservation with a new three-year grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.