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NEW YORK, NY -- Philanthropic organizations have been on edge since Republicans rammed through the monumental tax bill: Will Americans give as generously now that the incentives have completely shifted? Findings suggest that the the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may deal a particularly devastating blow to charities that make up the private social safety net . . .
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FARMINGTON, CT -- A new report released by the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) examines how Connecticut and communities in four other states are using MLDA to efficiently assess and address the needs of these children. Support for this work was provided in part by the LEGO Children's Fund, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Children's Fund of Connecticut.
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HARTFORD, CT -- In the January 2018 Giving Voice blog post, CCP President Karla Fortunato reports on CCP's series of programs focused on strategies to strengthen community capacity and democracy.
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NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to support expansion of the Autism Center at Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, including development of a partial hospitalization program and an education and day center. Maria Falvo, president and CEO of American Savings Foundation, said the new program will help reduce waiting lists for inpatient care by creating a resource for youth who need more intense services than are currently available at an outpatient level.
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WESTPORT, CT -- Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy wrote to Senate leadership Wednesday asking that a provision to protect the Westport-based Newman’s Own Foundation from a costly tax bill be included in ongoing federal budget negotiations. When Paul Newman died in 2008, ownership of the actor's ...
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ROXBURY, CT -- The Connecticut Community Foundation has given a grant to fund a series of programs jointly hosted by the Minor Memorial Library and the Roxbury Conservation Commission as part of its “A Town Wants to Know” Series. The program will feature speakers and activities that will illuminate ...
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DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership in conjunction with the United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce a Community Report Out event on January 23, 2018, at 8:00 am in the Community Room of the Danbury Police Headquarters.
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SHARON, CT -- The Foundation for Community Health has launched a new publication series, Cultivating Solutions, designed to share information, raise awareness and advocate for change. The inaugural publication, "Addressing Northwest Connecticut's Addiction Crisis," tackles the addiction epidemic via an issue brief, future editions may vary in composition or format depending on the topic.
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BOSTON, MA -- The Jessie B. Cox Trust, a 35-year charitable lead trust focused on New England, closed at the end of 2017. The family-led Trust has made over $107million in grants, funding efforts predominantly in education, environment, health, and the development of community foundations across the region.
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HARTFORD, CT -- More than 1,200 Greater Hartford individuals and families who are homeless or facing homelessness will receive much needed help thanks to the work of three area nonprofit agencies and funding of more than $782,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.