Women & Girls Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Release Date:
01/17/2019
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation invites nonprofits to apply for grants. The application deadline is March 1, 2019.
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Nonprofits Receive $123,350 in late Fall Grants
Release Date:
12/12/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded grants to 27 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $123,350 during its third grant cycle of 2018. The Community Foundation awards discretionary grants to Northwest Connecticut charities three times a year: early spring, late June and late fall.
$67,000 Awarded for Northwest Corner Critical Needs
Release Date:
11/30/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation through the Draper Foundation Fund, the Marion Wm.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides Over $800,000 in Support of Area Nonprofits
Release Date:
11/21/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Draper Foundation Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $800,037.50.
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
Release Date:
11/20/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Vic Muschell of Torrington and Lori Riiska of Winsted have been named to the board of directors of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to 20 towns in Litchfield County.
Jane Williams Joins Women & Girls Fund Executive Committee
Release Date:
10/23/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Jane Williams of Winsted has been named to the executive committee of the Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Year-End Critical Needs Grants Now Available
Release Date:
09/04/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has allocated a minimum of $55,000 to distribute to public charities and faith-based organizations in its 20-town service area* for year-end critical-needs grants. More may be available based on need. Grants are made possible through the Draper Foundation Fund and the Marion Wm. & Alice Edwards Fund. Apply by October 12, 2018.
Join the Women & Girls Fund for “The Not So Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife”
Release Date:
08/30/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Join the Women & Girls Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, for an evening full of laughs and thoughtful insights with Velya Jancz-Urban onOctober 18, 2018.
Northwest Connecticut Students Awarded Scholarships
Release Date:
08/09/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Area students have been awarded $158,500 in scholarships and awards for the 2018-2019 academic year through funds held at the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Nonprofits Receive $86,525 in late June Grants
Release Date:
08/07/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded grants to 21 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $86,525 during its second grant cycle of 2018
Draper Foundation Fund Provides $664,800 in Support of Area Nonprofits
Release Date:
06/21/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Draper Foundation Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $664,800. The Fund awarded $535,500 to 19 designated nonprofits and $129,300 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and services for residents of Northwest Connecticut.
Nutmeg Nuggets: Philanthropic Group is Foundation; for Nutmeg, Other Nonprofits
Release Date:
06/07/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Two now-legendary entities began in Torrington at almost the same instant in 1969 and have evolved into major institutions with important ties to each other. While Sharon Dante was launching a dance school called Nutmeg Ballet, members of the Torrington Club were starting a philanthropic group called the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving. Both began modestly and grew up together just a few blocks apart, changing their names over the years to become the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts and the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Women & Girls Fund Executive Committee Welcomes New Members
Release Date:
05/16/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Susan (Susie) Payne of Washington and Frances Stoffer of New Hartford have been named to the executive committee of the Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. The Fund awards grants annually for programs and capital needs with a focus on promoting economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through education, financial literacy and social services.
Nonprofits Receive $103,950 in Spring Grants
Release Date:
05/16/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded grants to 21 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $103,950 during its first grant cycle of 2018.
Women & Girls Fund Supports Financial Literacy, Job Skills
Release Date:
04/23/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Women & Girls Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded $9,500 in grants in support of local organizations that are working to develop economic self-sufficiency for women by means of education, financial literacy and social services.
Renowned Board Governance Expert Coming to Northwest Corner
Release Date:
04/17/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Chuck Loring CFRE, MBA, considered one of the nation’s top authorities on board governance and board fundraising will hold a workshop, “High Performing Fundraising Boards,” Thursday May 17, 8:00 a.m.
Northwest CT Community Foundation Releases Demographics Report
Release Date:
02/14/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has published, Community Crossroads - Northwest Connecticut - Where we are now and were we are headed. Community Crossroads is an extensive research project focused on the demographic composition of Northwest Connecticut communities – now and in the future – and core community wellbeing indicators, such as housing, employment, education, healthcare and crime
Memorial Fund Helps Send Kids to Summer Camp
Release Date:
02/12/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Southside Café’s George Mazzaferro Memorial Fund, a fund of The Northwest Connecticut Community Fo
Community Foundation Offers Grants for Nonprofit Leadership Education
Release Date:
02/05/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation will offer Leadership Enrichment for Advancing Professionals 1.0/2.0 in March of 2018.
Nonprofits Receive $135,965 in Late Fall Grants
Release Date:
01/09/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded grants to 36 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $135,965 during its third grant cycle of 2017. The Community Foundation awards discretionary grants to Northwest Connecticut charities three times a year: early spring, late June and late fall.