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Trust for Learning Releases New Research that Illuminates Parent Priorities for Early Childhood Education

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09/29/2017

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Trust for Learning released today the first-ever comprehensive survey of parent motivations as consumers of early childhood programs and resources. The vast majority of parents strongly desire early childhood education (ECE) that is highly personalized, child-centric and supports their child’s development into capable, well-rounded individuals. The research also found that parents intrinsically recognize quality programs and are frustrated by their lack of availability.

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American Savings Foundation Continues to Invest in the New Britain Community

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09/26/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors recently announced eighteen grants totaling $427,495 supporting a variety of New Britain area programs and services that help to improve the quality of life in the community.  

Community Health Workers are Worth the Money

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09/26/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- In the Hartford Business Journal, Patricia Baker, president and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation, the state's largest independent health philanthropy, makes the case for Community health workers as a worthwhile investment that will save money and improve health outcomes.

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Catholic Groups Aid Disaster Victims, At-risk New Haven youth

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09/26/2017

NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Knights of Columbus has raised more than $2.8 million for its outreach efforts in the wake of recent natural disasters that have plagued the southern U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. Catholic Charities has announced that it was awarded a $20,000 grant from the United Way of Greater New Haven to help support Centro San José’s comprehensive educational and enrichment program for New Haven youth.

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Connecticut Community Foundation Names Julie Loughran New CEO

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09/25/2017

WATERBURY, CT – The Board of Trustees of Connecticut Community Foundation announced today the appointment of Julie Loughran as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Loughran has served as the Foundation’s Director of Development and Communications since 2014 and will take over the reins from Paula Van Ness, who plans to retire in December after leading the Foundation for six years.

Goodwin College Ceremony Recognizes First Class of Manufacturing Careers Collaborative

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09/25/2017

EAST HARTFORD, CT -- Goodwin College recognized eleven classmates in a recognition ceremony of the first class of the Manufacturing Career Pathways Collaborative, one of the nine collaborations that make up the Hartford Foundation’s $4.4 million Career Pathways Initiative.

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The Travelers Foundation’s contribution of a $90,000 grant to Capital Workforce Partners

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09/24/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- Capital Workforce Partners is pleased to announce the generous investment of The Travelers Foundation’s contribution of a $90,000 grant to Capital Workforce Partners in support of youth employment strategies aligned to the Hartford Student Internship Plan (HSIP). 

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Programs Hope to Assist Non-College-Bound Students with Community Foundation Help

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09/22/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Armed with a variety of strategies to put local high school students not planning to attend college on successful career paths, three local programs recently made presentations to members of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Catalyst Fund in an effort to secure up to $10,000 in grant funding to implement their plans.

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Aid for Puerto Rico: New Britain Community Leaders Rally to Support Those Devastated by Hurricane Maria

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09/22/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- While millions on the island of Puerto Rico are still reeling and trying to make sense of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, family and friends here in New Britain and the state of Connecticut are suffering along with them. To provide assistance, a coalition of city leaders and organizations have come together to help those in need through what will be a long period of recovery.

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Community Foundation Celebrates Women at Annual Breakfast

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09/22/2017

MYSTIC, CT -- Dozens of women — and a few men — packed the ballroom of the Hilton Mystic on Friday morning for the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's annual Celebration of Women Breakfast.  It was a chance for the Community Foundation to reflect on the programs that ran last year with financial support from its Southeast Area Women & Girls Fund, and to encourage donors to continue their support.

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Liberty Bank Foundation, Community Foundation of Middlesex County Mark 20 Years

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09/22/2017

MIDDLETOWN, CT -- This year marks the 20th anniversary of both the Liberty Bank Foundation and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and Middlesex United Way recounts their accomplishments and highlights some of their successful collaborations, including the Middlesex County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, and the Middletown Thanksgiving Community Project.

Berkshire Taconic Announces Final Round of 2017 Grant Deadlines for Litchfield County

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09/21/2017

SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the fourth and final round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017. Covering the period from October 1 through December 31, the fall cycle of deadlines is open to regional nonprofits, schools and individuals.

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