Connecticut Community Foundations Collaborate to Support New Journalism Series on Impact of State Fiscal Crisis
Release Date:
03/12/2018
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Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Donors Raised $100K in Support of Three New Funds
Release Date:
03/06/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- In May 2017, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving launched “Spark Funds,” three new current-use funds developed to ignite and more closely engage the community in its strategic work of supporting education, family economic security and vibrant communities.
Hartford Foundation’s Record-Breaking Grantmaking Topped $34.5 Million in 2017
Release Date:
03/01/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for 29 communities in Greater Hartford, awarded more than $ 34.5 million in grants to the region’s nonprofit agencies and educational institutions in 2017.
Regional Leaders to Craft Economic Strategy for the Hartford Metropolitan Region
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02/27/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- CRCOG, in partnership with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the MetroHartford Alliance, recently hired the consulting firm of Fourth Economy Consulting to help the region complete a situational assessment and develop “game changer” initiatives to serve as the core of a new economic development strategy. Fourth Economy, based in Pittsburgh, recently worked with the 100 Resilient Cities initiative to help cities around the world become more resilient to economic changes.
Hartford Foundation-Sponsored Survey of Displaced Persons from Hurricanes Moving into Region is Underway
Release Date:
02/27/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The University of Connecticut’s El Instituto: Institute for Latina/o Caribbean and Latin American Studies and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College have launched a survey to better understand the long-term impact of displacement on the Greater Hartford region. Individuals can fill out the online survey in English and Spanish at https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZJVpSqXabB4Zg1 or share the link with others. The survey is supported by a $47,280 grant from the Hartford Foundation.
Hartford Foundation Welcomes Two New Senior Officers
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02/22/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Wotorson and Carin Buckman as senior officers in the Foundation’s community investments and communications and marketing departments, respectively.
Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Receives $302,000 Grant to Reduce Unemployment in Hartford’s South End
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02/20/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- In an effort to employ more south-end residents, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded a three-year, $302,000 grant to SINA to support a new program that matches south end residents with jobs available among SINA’s partners.
Hartford Public Schools District Receives $380,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation to Support Family and School Community Partnership Efforts
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02/14/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Across the nation, educators are placing greater emphasis on finding ways to authentically engage families and surrounding school communities in the support and expansion of educational opportunities for students Thanks to a recent
Hartford Foundation Provides $200,000 To Help Hurricane Refugees Avoid Homelessness
Release Date:
02/13/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Refugee families from Puerto Rico who are dropped from the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s transitional housing program may be eligible for assistance through a $200,000 grant awarded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The foundation announced this week that it is making the award to the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, just as 37 families in the state — as of Wednesday — were expected to lose the FEMA or state aid that is supporting them at various hotels around the state, including Hartford’s Red Roof Inn.
Seniors Job Bank Awarded Strategic Planning Grant
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02/07/2018
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The Seniors Job Bank has received a grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Described as a Small Agency Grant, the funds are designated to aid with strategic planning by the 38-year-old organization that helps people over 50 find work. Dennis Carrithers, Seniors Job Bank co-president, ...
Hartford Foundation’s Respond-Rebuild-Renew Fund Awards First Grants to Support Newly Relocated Residents from Natural Disaster Areas
Release Date:
02/05/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- This month, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving approved three grants totaling $30,000 to three local agencies: Capitol Region Education Council ($10,000), Catholic Charities ($10,000), and The Salvation Army of Southern New England ($10,000). These grants will help to meet a variety of critical, basic needs (e.g., public transportation passes, housing deposits, furniture, food and clothing) to newly relocated residents from natural disaster areas.
Windsor Public Schools Receives $334,690 Grant for Family and Community Partnership Plan
Release Date:
01/29/2018
WINDSOR, CT -- Thanks in part to a Family and Community Partnership Plan funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Windsor Public Schools district continues to see an increase in student achievement. This initiative, funded with $334,690 from the Hartford Foundation this year, is designed to help the district to partner with families and community stakeholders in support of raising student success.
City of Hartford and Community Partners in Action to Launch Reentry Welcome Center with $450K from Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
01/22/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced a three-year, $450,000 grant to Community Partners in Action (CPA), working with the City of Hartford and other partners, to establish a one-stop Reentry Welcome Center for returning citizens in the City of Hartford.
Hartford Public Library Receives almost $300,000 to Reduce Digital Divide in Hartford
Release Date:
01/22/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- In an effort to enable residents and businesses’ access to the internet, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is awarding a three-year, $297,925 Innovation Grant to the Hartford Public Library. This new project will support two innovative strategies to narrow the digital divide in Hartford, with a focus on Hartford’s North end.
Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $782,000 to Help Reduce Homelessness in Greater Hartford
Release Date:
01/16/2018
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.
Goya Foods Donates to Hartford Relief Center
Release Date:
01/14/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Thanks to Goya Foods, Inc. and its Goya Gives campaign, displaced families served by Hartford's the Centro de Ayuda Para Nuestros Amigos Caribeños (Relief Center for our Caribbean Friends) had a reason to celebrate the new year. The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) manages the relief center, which opened on November 1. The Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving was instrumental in securing the
generous donation from Goya Foods.
Hartford Foundation Names Elysa Gordon Vice President and Senior Advisor to the President
Release Date:
01/03/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Elysa Gordon has been appointed to serve as vice president and senior advisor to the President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.
Connecticut Nonprofits Fear Tax Bill Could Lead To Decrease In Donations
Release Date:
12/27/2017
HARETFORD, CT -- Already squeezed by the state’s persistent budget woes, nonprofits in Connecticut are bracing for a potential drop-off in donations due to changes in the sweeping tax bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last week. The Hartford Courant includes quotes from CCP President Karla Fortunato and CCP members: Rick Porth of United Way of Connecticut, and Sally Weisman and Deborah Rothstein of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Williams Anticipating More Nonprofit Funding Requests Amid Budget Constraints
Release Date:
12/22/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- Each year Hartford Business Journal highlights five business, government, nonprofit or higher-education leaders to watch in coming year because of their likelihood to be in the spotlight. Jay Williams, president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is one of HBJ's 2018 choices.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Welcomes David M. Roth to Board of Directors
Release Date:
12/21/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- David M. Roth of West Hartford has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.