RIDGEFIELD, CT -- Boehringer Ingelheim has significantly stepped up its support in the fight against COVID-19. A Global Support Program has been set up to bring more financial relief, protective materials and medicine donations to healthcare institutions and communities in need around the world.
HARTFORD, CT -- In this CT Mirror article, Patricia Baker, president of the Connecticut Health Foundation, which focuses on health disparities, gives her brief thoughts on the State virus data and health disparities.
NEW YORK, NY -- A coalition of more than twenty national arts funders, including Connecticut's Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, has launched an emergency relief fund that will provide millions of dollars to artists struggling financially in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.
RIDGEFIELD, CT -- As part of Boehringer Ingelheim’s commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and long-standing partnership with the pulmonology community, the company is donating $500,000 to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) COVID-19 Crisis Fund.
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut has launched a fund to help people in this region who are financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Called the ALICE Emergency Fund, it will enable struggling families to receive $20 of free, healthy food at grocery stores each week for six weeks. As the pandemic evolves and the needs of those who are struggling continue to shift, this fund will have the flexibility to address additional basic needs beyond food security.
BRISTOL, CT -- Now more than ever, the world has seen the critical role of nurses. This year, nursing students are invited to apply for Main Street Community Foundation’s Richard A. DellaVecchia Scholarship Fund through May 15, 2020.
Marlene Ibsen is recognized in the Hartford Business Journal's 2020 Women in Business Award.
Jill Hutensky is recognized as one of 15 remarkable women in the Hartford Business Journal's 2020 Women in Business Award.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced on Friday that to address the impact of COVID-19, it has given $403,500 to 24 nonprofits.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces today the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut.
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.
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.
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.
Individuals Most Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 To Benefit from First Round of Grants
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.
NEW YORK, NY -- In New York City and elsewhere, data is already revealing that communities of color have higher infection rates.
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.
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.
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.