United Way Names Clayton Jason as Chief Philanthropy Officer
Release Date:
02/16/2024
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut announced today that it has named Clayton Jason as Chief Philanthropy Officer.
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Release Date:
02/14/2024
The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is proud to announce its $600,000 three-year grant to the Valley Council for Health and Human Services (the Council) as part of its Stepping Forward initiative.
Welcome Megan Brown!
Release Date:
02/07/2024
Megan Brown recently joined the staff at the Community Foundation as Vice President.
Hartford Foundation Announces Changes to Community Impact Team
Release Date:
02/06/2024
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announces new leadership in its Community Impact department, which is responsible for the Foundation’s grantmaking, capacity building, learning and evaluation, and public policy work.
The Guilford Foundation Sets Annual Grant Application Deadline for March 15
Release Date:
02/05/2024
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announced its 2024 annual grant deadline is March 15, 2024. Last year, TGF awarded 28 competitive grants to community-serving organizations, ranging from $1,000 to $12,000, with an average award of $4,000.
Walter ‘Doc’ Hurley Scholarship Fund for Greater Hartford at the Hartford Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Release Date:
02/02/2024
In 2014, a generous group of local residents made contributions to start the Walter “Doc” Hurley Scholarship Fund for Greater Hartford, making it possible to offer a scholarship to an eligible student from the region.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Expands Reach and Deepens Impact in 2023
Release Date:
01/31/2024
The Foundation makes $32.7 million in grants and distributions and receives $41.6 million in new gifts and assets.
United Way and Social Equity Council Announce $1.8MM in Grants
Release Date:
01/29/2024
Danbury, CT.
Tax Season Officially Begins – More Families Eligible for Free Tax Assistance Than Ever Before
Release Date:
01/29/2024
Hartford, CT (Jan. 29, 2024) – Today marks the first official day of the tax season, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is back to offer free federal and state income tax preparation and filing for qualifying Connecticut residents.
Hartford Foundation Social Enterprise Program Boosts Nonprofits’ Earned Income Potential
Release Date:
01/29/2024
Nonprofit organizations across Greater Hartford face increased demand for services, while they struggle to raise sufficient funds.
MSCF Holds Reception to Celebrate $50,500 in Grants Awarded to Support Local Women and Girls
Release Date:
01/25/2024
Main Street Community Foundation recently held the Women & Girls Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception on January 25, 2024, to recognize annual accomplishments and honor the nonprofit organizations supported.
Hartford Foundation Seeks Proposals for Greater Hartford Civic Engagement and Get Out the Vote Efforts
Release Date:
01/19/2024
Since 2018, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has provided nearly $1 million in grants to encourage greater civic engagement and increase voter participation across Greater Hartford.
Cowan Promoted to Program Officer at American Savings Foundation
Release Date:
01/16/2024
New Britain, Conn.
ASF's Hokunson Named Senior Program Officer for Scholarships
Release Date:
01/16/2024
New Britain, Conn. – The American Savings Foundation board of directors announced the promotion of Heather Hokunson to Senior Program Officer for Scholarships. With 12 years’ experience at the Foundation, Ms.
Meghan Lowney joins The Tow Foundation as Vice President of Strategy and Impact
Release Date:
01/16/2024
The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that Meghan Lowney has joined its team as Vice President of Strategy and Impact.
State of Early Childhood: A Response to the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care and a Continuation of Spotlighting Disenfranchised Populations
Release Date:
01/12/2024
Connecticut Voices for Children (CT Voices) envisions a Connecticut where all our children thrive. As such, families need to thrive (since children are part of families) and ensuring a strong and equitable workforce is critical to this.
Child care, preschool slots for CT children are dropping, report says
Release Date:
01/09/2024
Connecticut’s early child care and preschool industry has continued to shrink, leaving fewer slots open for young children and shutting many parents out of the workforce, according to a report released Tuesday.
It’s Time Waterbury: “A Brass-Roots” Campaign School that Believes in Waterbury and its Residents
Release Date:
01/04/2024
In the heart of Waterbury, a vibrant initiative called It’s Time Waterbury is stirring a transformative movement. It’s a campaign school designed by and for Waterbury residents to expand political engagement.
Eight nonprofit organizations receive $40,000 from Point32Health Foundation: Collaboration with Colleague Resource Groups advances equity
Release Date:
01/03/2024
January 3, 2024
Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $370,000 to Support Dismantling Structural Racism
Release Date:
12/28/2023
In 2021, the Hartford Foundation launched the Access Grants initiative to support nonprofits aligned with its strategic priorities: dismantle structural racism and increase social and economic mobility for Greater Hartford’s communities of color.