$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.
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Liberty Bank Honors Jennifer Height for Volunteerism
Release Date:
11/29/2018
EAST HADDAM, CT – Jennifer Height, Liberty Bank’s Moodus branch manager, has been inducted into the Liberty Bank Volunteer Hall of Fame, the bank’s highest honor for community service by its employees.
People's United Community Foundation Awards $318K in Grants to CT Nonprofits
Release Date:
11/29/2018
BRIDGEPORT, CT – People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, N.A., today announced that it awarded $318,000 to Connecticut non-profits during its third grant cycle of 2018.
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Presents Storyscape
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11/29/2018
HAMDEN, CT -- William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund is celebrating 25 years with STORYSCAPE: A mixed media exhibit of stories exploring the landscape of education, justice, and community from across Connecticut.
The Broad View Fund Awards Grant to Innovative Collaboration
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11/29/2018
BRISTOL, CT -- On November 28, a $13,525 grant from The Broad View Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was awarded to support a collaborative exchange between Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, and the Talcott Center for Child Development. Together, they will be launching an innovative curriculum called Bristol=Resilient Children.
American Savings Foundation Announces New Community Grants Program
Release Date:
11/29/2018
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- American Savings Foundation is announcing a new grant opportunity. Responding to feedback from grantseekers, the Foundation’s new Community Grants program is designed to better respond to a wide range of local needs throughout the 64 towns traditionally served by the American Savings Foundation. Applications deadlines are in February and October, 2019.
Cigna Grant Enables March of Dimes to Expand Supportive Pregnancy Care
Release Date:
11/28/2018
BLOOMFIELD, CT -- A three-year, $310,000 grant from the Cigna Foundation will enable March of Dimes to expand a new model of group prenatal care – Supportive Pregnancy Care – designed to help improve the health of moms and babies during pregnancy, labor and delivery and infancy.
Comcast Foundation Awards Grants to Connecticut Organizations
Release Date:
11/28/2018
BERLIN, CT -- The Comcast Foundation announced, today, that they have awarded over $20,000 in grants to 15 Connecticut organizations in support of their volunteer efforts during Comcast Cares Day, which took place earlier this year.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New 2019 Board Chair, Officers & Members
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11/27/2018
NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) has announced the appointment of a new Chair for its Board of Directors, as well as, the addition of three new Board members. A new slate of officers was also appointed.
The Farmington Bank Community Foundation to Continue as a Private Charitable Foundation
Release Date:
11/21/2018
NEWINGTON, CT -- Farmington Bank was acquired by People’s United Bank effective October 1, 2018. The Farmington Bank Community Foundation, which served as the charitable arm of First Connecticut Bancorp. Inc, the holding company of Farmington Bank, will continue on as a private charitable foundation.
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.
Chelsea Groton Foundation Makes $100K Commitment to National Coast Guard Museum
Release Date:
11/20/2018
NEW LONDON, CT -- The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. gratefully announces a generous pledge of $100,000 from the Chelsea Groton Foundation.
Liberty Bank, Rotary Clubs Raise Record $426,607 to Help Fill Thanksgiving Food Baskets
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11/20/2018
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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.
The NEA Foundation Names Sara Sneed New President and CEO
Release Date:
11/20/2018
WASHINGTON, DC -- On the cusp of its 50th anniversary in 2019, the NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, today announced that Sara Sneed, a nationally recognized champion of public education, will succeed Harriet Sanford as president and CEO of the NEA Foundation on March 1, 2019.
Insurers Unite to Help 'Seed' Hartford's Financial Reboot
Release Date:
11/19/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Business Journal's Partnership Award Winners are The Hartford, Aetna Inc., Travelers Cos., City of Hartford, and the Hartford Public Library. When insurers Aetna, The Hartford, and Travelers Cos. paid a combined $10 million to the city of Hartford this summer, they were making good on a March 2017 pledge to help the city regain its financial footing by providing a $50 million boost — assuming the city forged a comprehensive and sustainable solution to address its fiscal problems. The insurers saw progress in the last year and paid the first installment of what they and the city hope will be four more annual payments of $10 million. Of that first amount, $8.1 million is covering operating expenses of the Hartford Public Library this fiscal year, with the balance going to law enforcement and recreation.
A Spotlight on Corporate Giving and Nonprofits - Hartford Business Journal Community Excellence and Nonprofit Awards
Release Date:
11/19/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- As part of Hartford Business Journal's efforts to spotlight the important role of nonprofits, and the businesses that support them, they've launched their inaugural Community Excellence & Nonprofit Awards. The independent panel of judges — Susan D. Sadecki, president and CEO, Main Street Community Foundation; Eric Daniels, partner, Robinson & Cole LLP; and David Garvey, director, nonprofit leadership program and adjunct professor, Department of Public Policy, UConn — selected the winners, who were nominated by the public, in seven different categories ranging from corporate citizenship and volunteer of the year to nonprofit and nonprofit leader of the year. Honorees for the Partnership Award include: include The Hartford, City of Hartford, Hartford Public Library, and CCP members Aetna Inc., and Travelers Cos.
Grand Opening for the Bushnell Park Playground
Release Date:
11/19/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Bushnell Park Foundation is excited to announce the new playground officially opened on Saturday, November 17. After a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11am, the playground officially open for the community to enjoy. Attending the ceremony were Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, and Jay Williams, President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The carousel was open for free rides from 12-1pm.
The Leever Foundation Welcomes Saran D. White as Executive Director
Release Date:
11/16/2018
WATERBURY, CT -- The Leever Foundation is delighted to welcome Saran D. White as its inaugural Executive Director effective December 3, 2018.
Hartford Foundation will invest $2.9 million for 29 Hartford-area municipalities to fund local initiatives
Release Date:
11/16/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving said Thursday it would invest $2.9 million to provide each of the 29 cities and towns it serves with a fund of $100,000 to use as the communities see fit. “We are exceptionally excited about this new approach,” Hartford Foundation President Jay Williams said, noting that it was prompted by his listening tour of the cities and towns the foundation serves.