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Monday, April 6, 2020
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches ALICE Emergency Fund

DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut has launched a fund to help people in this region who are financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Called the ALICE Emergency Fund, it will enable struggling families to receive $20 of free, healthy food at grocery stores each week for six weeks. As the pandemic evolves and the needs of those who are struggling continue to shift, this fund will have the flexibility to address additional basic needs beyond food security.

United Way of Western Connecticut Launches ALICE Emergency Fund
Friday, April 3, 2020
FCCF's Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund Weekly Update & Challenge Grant

NORWALK, CT -- The generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations across Fairfield County and beyond has been extraordinary. In the two weeks since the Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund was established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, more than $1.375 MILLION has been donated.

Friday, April 3, 2020
American Savings Foundation approves funding to make best impact in midst of COVID-19 crisis

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors met recently in the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis and approved strategic decisions to help ensure funding will make the greatest impact to different organizations and programs in a time of need. The Foundation approved $288,500 in Program Grants and Community Grants to support a wide range of nonprofit and community partners. In keeping with emerging best practices, these grants were awarded with as few restrictions as possible, and in many cases can be used to support general operations.

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Friday, April 3, 2020
United Way COVID-19 Response Fund helping those with financial ills

MIDDLETOWN, CT -- Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund is beginning to disburse payments to those who are suffering the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund has raised approximately $450,000 for the first round of distributions to help Connecticut residents who have lost their jobs, lost hours at work, or may be facing other financial hardships as a result of the pandemic.

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