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Norwalk Joins Sustainable CT Effort

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09/07/2018

NORWALK, CT -- Norwalk is the latest Connecticut municipality to join Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that offers detailed array of sustainability best practices, tools and resources, peer learning, and opportunities for recognition. The town of Thomaston joined the initiative in July. Three Connecticut philanthropies – The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Hampshire Foundation, and the Common Sense Fund – have supported the program’s development and launch.

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Year-End Critical Needs Grants Now Available

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09/04/2018

TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has allocated a minimum of $55,000 to distribute to public charities and faith-based organizations in its 20-town service area* for year-end critical-needs grants. More may be available based on need. Grants are made possible through the Draper Foundation Fund and the Marion Wm. & Alice Edwards Fund. Apply by October 12, 2018.

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Center for Children’s Advocacy Receives $260K to Support Services for Young People Transitioning Back to the Community from Juvenile Justice and DCF Custody

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08/28/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded a three-year, $260,000 grant to the Center for Children’s Advocacy to expand its services targeting adolescents and young adults from Greater Hartford who are transitioning from justice-system confinement or Department of Children and Families involvement.

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New Report Finds Medicaid's Impact Goes Beyond Health Care in CT

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08/21/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- Medicaid is best known as a health insurance program that provides coverage to low-income Connecticut residents, but it also plays a key role in the state’s economy, budget, and ability to weather economic challenges, according to a report released this week by the Connecticut Health Foundation.

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Engaging Citizens from the Ground Up: Hartford Foundation Announces Get Out The Vote Initiative

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08/21/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- Following an open call for proposals, the Hartford Foundation has awarded thirteen grants totaling $116,565 to area nonprofits dedicated to informing and engaging underrepresented residents of Greater Hartford.

New Funding for Critically Conscious Youth Development

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08/20/2018

NEW HAVEN, CT --The  Perrin Family Foundation has launched the Critically Conscious Youth Development (CCYD) grant program. PFF developed this multi-year grant making and capacity building opportunity with the intention of sharing a framework that introduces a new lens for youth development programs, focused on centering identity, lived experience, and political education as a core competency.

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Leading Together for a Thriving Eastern Connecticut: Community Foundation Releases 2017 Annual Report to Community

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08/10/2018

NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut proudly celebrates 35 years of partnering with generous donors and nonprofit organizations to make a lasting, positive impact on people and places in eastern Connecticut. The Foundation’s 2017 annual report looks back on highlights of serving the community and providing community leadership over the years.

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