Friday, June 30, 2017
WELLESLEY, MA -- Armed with gardening gloves, shovels, paint brushes and bug spray, Harvard Pilgrim volunteers in Manchester, New Hampshire weeded, and in Portland, Maine gave two full days of service.
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting
Friday, June 23, 2017
HARTFORD, CT -- HYPE's 10th annual Tee it Up for Charity at the Travelers Championship on Thursday, June 22nd was a great success! This signature charity bash located in the Pro-Am Tent at the TPC River Highlands raised money for three beneficiaries: The First Tee of Connecticut, Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, and KNOX Inc. Everyone enjoyed the music, delicious food, and abundant sunshine and helped us raise $16,500 for these fantastic organizations! HYPE is MetroHartford Alliance's Initative for young professionals and entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- For the fourth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal has been named to “The Civic 50,” which recognizes the most community-minded companies in the nation, by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
STAMFORD, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut honored Webster Bank President John Ciulla at its 23rd Annual Heart of Gold Dinner at the Stamford Marriott. The award honored Ciulla for Webster’s volunteerism policy which gives employees 16 hours of paid time off to encourage volunteer participation throughout the year.
Friday, June 2, 2017
HARTFORD, CT -- More than 300 funders and community leaders gathered at the Marriott in Hartford for The Connecticut Council on Philanthropy’s (CCP) Annual Meeting and Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. The new president of CCP, Karla Fortunato, was introduced, and awards were given to Sheila Perrin and Diane Sierpina.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) named DIANE SIERPINA, Director of Justice Initiatives for New Canaan-based The Tow Foundation, the recipient of the 2017 Martha S. Newman Award. Diane, a resident of Stamford, CT, was honored for her demonstrated, sustained and exemplary service to the philanthropic sector in the state.