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MERIDEN, CT -- Jill Zorn and Stephanie Clarke from Universal Health Care Foundation discuss the health care challenges after the storms including public health impacts, mental health issues, and health equity.
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STAMFORD, CT -- The Stamford Family YMCA (“The Y”) announced that it has been awarded a grant from United Way of Western Connecticut totaling $36,000. This investment will support the The Y’s LEAD Academy after school program.
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QUINCY, MA -- Nick Donohue, president & CEO of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, the largest philanthropic organization in New England focused exclusively on education, urges protections for students affected by DACA change in this statement published in Commonwealth Magazine.
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HARTFORD, CT -- Aetna is offering resources to members who have been affected by Hurricane Irma. In addition, The Aetna Foundation announced it will make a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross.
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A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the SEPTEMBER 2017 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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NEW HAVEN, CT -- On behalf of the Perrin Family Foundation, President Laura McCargar gives a statement on the Repeal of DACA.
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WOLCOTT, CT -- Wolcott Crossroads was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bristol Savings Bank Fund at Main Street Community Foundation to install a projection system at the organization’s Youth Center.
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HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's public policy update from the Septeber 7, 2017 ebrief includes information about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); a RALLY to Protect Nonprofit Services; and the State Charity Officials Letter to Congress: Keep the Johnson Amendment.
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WESTPORT, CT -- The Westport Library announced it has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation for major renovations at the Library, including the organization’s long-awaited Transformation Project. Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to celebrate 35 years since Paul Newman began the food company bearing his name.
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HARTFORD, CT -- As of September 6, the United Way Network has raised more than $25.44 million for mid- and long-term recovery efforts related to Hurricane Harvey.