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106 Area Nonprofits Receive Over $1.6 Million in Grants from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation announced competitive grants totaling $1,609,290 were awarded to 106 nonprofit organizations that align with the Community Foundation’s result areas and its vision to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County.
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DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut has received a generous grant from the Genworth Foundation. The $10,000 grant will fund United Way's targeted efforts to support the needs of the hard-working, struggling individuals and families it calls ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
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HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority’s Board of Directors awarded FY 2020 Targeted Grant Program grants totaling $1 Million Dollars to four organizations.
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BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The Board of Directors of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County (UWCFC) has appointed Jeff Kimball of Westport as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Kimball assumes the role from Merle Berke-Schlessel, who retired after 17 years at the helm.
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NEW LONDON, CT -- Nick and Karen Fischer, Honorary Co-Chairs of the New London Complete Count Committee, and Jeanne Milstein is Director of Human Services for the City of New London, write about why a CT complete count is so critical for CT communinities.
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A bi-monthly benefit of CCP membership, the JANUARY 2020 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 CANAAN, CT -- Diane Sierpina, director of justice initiative for The Tow Foundation celebrates the progress of Connecticut's juvenile justice efforts over the last 10 years, and shares information about the barriers for improved outcomes for youth with high needs and high risk of breaking the law.
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NORWALK, CT -- In 2020, Fairfield County's Community Foundation will award close to $1 million in scholarships to over 400 Fairfield County high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students to jump start their path to success. The application deadline is March 21, 2020.