REDDING, CT -- In response to Connecticut's budget crisis, which has severely impacted students' access and exposure to music education and the arts, Connecticut-based nonprofits SpreadMusicNow and Band Together CT have announced a benefit concert in support of music education on November 4th. All funds raised will be matched by local philanthropists in conjunction with Fairfield County's Community Foundation.
HARTFORD, CT -- With a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation, the Center for Children’s Advocacy will develop an in-school model for identifying the mental and physical health needs of immigrant children and helping them get the care they need.
WATERBURY, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors recently announced nine grants supporting a wide range of Waterbury area programs and services totaling $156,000. This includes a $45,000 grant to the Mattatuck Museum to support the organization’s youth and family programs.
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Human Resources Agency will keep their food pantry operating through December 31, 2018 thanks to grants from American Savings Foundation and the United Way of Central and Northeastern CT and other private donations.
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Reentry Integration Strategic Grant opportunity is a partnership between the Perrin Family Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The partnering Foundations share an interest in improving the lives of youth and young adults. The application deadline is November 20, 2017.
MIDDLEFIELD, CT -- Comcast's annual United Way Golf Tournament returns to Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Sunday, October 8.