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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.
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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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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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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.
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NEW YORK, NY -- In New York City and elsewhere, data is already revealing that communities of color have higher infection rates.
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A bi-monthly benefit of CCP membership, the Member eBrief - Caronavirus Edition 2020 features: CCP Events Updates; Keeping Connected; Member COVID-19 Response; COVID-19 Resources; Policy UPdates and Job Opportunities. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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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.
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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.
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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.