Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Establishes James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund in Memory of Former President
Release Date:
11/16/2018
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New London Students Up Close and Personal with Veterans
Release Date:
11/15/2018
NEW LONDON, CT -- In partnership with Comcast, New London’s Harbor Elementary School recently hosted the History Channel's Take A Veteran to School Day. Comcast employees who served in the armed forces, some of whom are still serving, spent the morning in 4th and 5th grade classrooms talking to the students about their military experience.
Prudential Provides Aid to Californians Impacted by Wildfires
Release Date:
11/15/2018
NEWARK, NJ -- In response to the ongoing wildfires throughout California that have devasted communities and displaced thousands, Prudential is committing $100,000 to the California Community Foundation and has launched an employee matching gifts campaign of up to $25,000 to California Fire Foundation.
Cigna Helps Customers Affected by California Wildfires, Cigna Foundation Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross for Recovery
Release Date:
11/13/2018
BLOOMFIELD, CT -- The Cigna Foundation is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross to help California residents recover from wildfires sweeping the state, and will match Cigna employee donations made to the American Red Cross, up to $100,000.
Travelers Foundation Accepting Applications for 2019 Community Resilience Award
Release Date:
11/13/2018
NEW YORK, NY -- The Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced that it is accepting applications for its annual Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 17, 2018.
Hartford Foundation Awards $560,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
Release Date:
11/05/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- As the state and local municipalities continue to reduce funding for human services programs due to ongoing fiscal challenges, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is awarding grants totaling $560,000 to 69 nonprofit agencies
Hartford’s Riverfront Recapture Scores $200K grant
Release Date:
11/01/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford nonprofit Riverfront Recapture has been awarded a $200,000 grant from Bank of America for leadership training and to boost its innovation fund. Bank of America on Thursday named the nonprofit its 2018 Neighborhood Builder grant recipient, which includes a two-year grant worth $200,000.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Opens Nonprofit Registration for Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 on November 1st
Release Date:
10/31/2018
Save The Date: Giving Day is slated for February 28, 2019
Liberty Bank Foundation Approves $241,500 in Grants
Release Date:
10/30/2018
CONNECTICUT -- The Liberty Bank Foundation has approved $241,500 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Liberty Bank’s market area and surrounding towns to support programs that will provide early childhood education, affordable housing, and basic human needs.
Comcast Employees Play Ball, Bingo, and Bowl for Local United Ways
Release Date:
10/30/2018
CONNECTICUT - Comcast employees banded together to hold a myriad of fundraisers throughout September and October to benefit several Connecticut United Ways.
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $16,000 in Grants for Community Events that Entertain, Empower, and Educate
Release Date:
10/30/2018
“Events like these are essential to bringing communities closer together.”
$2.6 Million for Greater New Haven Funding to Create Opportunity and Respond to Community Needs
Release Date:
10/29/2018
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has announced its responsive grant awards for 2018, totaling
Valley Community Foundation Awards nearly $750,000 in Single- and Multi-Year Grants
Release Date:
10/26/2018
DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is pleased to announce that $740,250 has been awarded as a result of its 2018 Responsive Grants process. This includes support for 11 new organizations as well as previous multi-year funding for 14 additional nonprofits. These grant dollars will help provide a reliable source of funding during a time of financial uncertainty.
Making Good Happen At Work
Release Date:
10/24/2018
BOSTON, MA -- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact are presenting a full day of learning for businesses and corporate giving programs on November 27, 2018.
United Way Announces Honorees for 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Gala in Danbury
Release Date:
10/23/2018
Awards Will Celebrate Community-Minded Adult and Youth Leaders in Service on Dec. 1
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal Supports Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts in Florida
Release Date:
10/22/2018
PANAMA CITY, FL -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas, Comcast NBCUniversal has committed to provide $700,000 to support relief efforts, including cash and in-kind contributions.
Newman's Own Distributes $200K to 5 Vets Organizations
Release Date:
10/19/2018
WASHINGTON, DC -- The nation, writ large, has a moral responsibility to ensure the needs of veterans are met, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony where the Newman’s Own Foundation distributed funds to charities serving service members, their families and veterans. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford praised Newman’s Own for its dedication to service members, veterans and their families. The group distributed $200,000 to five organizations during the Oct. 5 ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes.
Children in Enfield and Manchester Are Having a Great Time Learning the Old-Fashioned Way - Through Play
Release Date:
10/19/2018
ENFIELD and MANCHESTER, CT -- Getting parents and communities engaged in purposeful play that promotes early child development is the primary goal of a three-year, $250,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to The Town of Manchester, in partnership with Enfield KITE(Key Initiatives to Education), to support Play On!.
Renewing Our Civic Culture
Release Date:
10/18/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Summit, Renewing our Civic Culture on Saturday, December 1, 2018, sponsored by Everyday Democracy, will feature a Keynote by Doug Linkhart, president of the National Civic League.