Individuals Most Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 To Benefit from First Round of Grants
Individuals Most Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 To Benefit from First Round of Grants
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, with help from local donors and fundholders, has made an initial pledge of $470,000 in support of emergency needs in Northwest Connecticut.
NEW YORK, NY -- In New York City and elsewhere, data is already revealing that communities of color have higher infection rates.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Chronicle for Philanthropy reports on foundations adapting their policies, and spoke with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven as one foundation that has shifted its calendar.
MERIDEN, CT -- Two local YMCAs are participating in a new state-led initiative to provide child care for children of hospital employees and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Southington/Cheshire Y awaits funding from the state, the Main Street Community Foundation has donated $25,000 to get the child care services up and running.
NEW YORK, NY -- The Travelers Companies, Inc. today announced a $5 million commitment to assist families and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.