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Connecticut Service Providers Connect 397 Young People to Housing in 100 Days
HARTFORD, CT -- A group of service providers from across Connecticut announced Thursday that they have housed 397 youth and young adults in 100 days. The 100-Day Challenge was supported by funding from HUD, with an outpouring of philanthropic support from more than 20 funders across Connecticut.
Women & Girls’ Fund Hosting Free Screening of Women’s Work Documentary
BRISTOL, CT -- Every day, women in the state of Connecticut are forging equity in women’s education, health, leadership and economic advancement.
Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement
The Women & Girls’ Fund at Main Street Community Foundation presents this special CPTV screening.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and Domestic Violence Crisis Center Selected as Co-Beneficiaries of Nordstrom Pre-Opening Party
Valley Community Foundation Awards More Than $175,000 From Scholarship Funds To Support Educational Pursuits of Local Students
DERBY, CT -- With the 2019-2020 school year starting, the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is pleased to announce that it has awarded more than $175,000 from more than 60 scholarship funds to students pursuing higher education.
Women & Girls Fund Supports Civics Education
Hartford Foundation Commits $1 Million for Potential 2020 Presidential Debate in Hartford
Foodshare and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Helping the Hungry Make Healthier Food Choices
HARTFORD, CT -- Thanks to a three-year, $250,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, more food pantries and their employees, volunteers and clients will be learning about the benefits of choosing healthy foods as often as possible.
Applications Underway for Bradley Trust Grants
SOUTHINGTON, CT -- The Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust of the Main Street Community Foundation is inviting nonprofit organizations serving the Southington community to submit a letter of intent for capital projects, programs or initiatives that will enhance the health and wellbeing of Southington residents.
Suffield Projects Receive Grants
SUFFIELD, CT -- The Town of Suffield has received a $12,500 grant from the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for its 350th Anniversary Celebration.
Collective Impact Opportunity Fund Awards More than $1 Million in First Round of Local Grant Funding
CFECT Grants More Than $750K in Scholarships
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has awarded $725,489 in scholarships to 283 students throughout eastern Connecticut.
Year-End Critical Needs Grants Now Available
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. Grants are made possible through the Draper Foundation Fund and the Marion Wm. & Alice Edwards Fund. Applications are due by Friday, October 11, 2019. Grants will be awarded in December 2019.
Passport to Plymouth to Celebrate Town’s 225th Anniversary
PLYMOUTH, CT -- A $1,400 grant from the Betts Family Fund and the Bristol Brass General Grant Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was recently awarded to the Plymouth Historical Society to support the 16-page Passport to Plymouth.
Keeler Tavern Digitizes 7000 Historic Ridgefield Photographs
RIDGEFIELD, CT -- Over the last seven months, Terry McManus has spent dozens of hours at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center digitizing glass plate negatives that photographer Joseph Hartmann created of Ridgefield residents and the town during the early 20th century. Purchase of the digital scanner was made possible through funds raised at the 2018 Fairfield County Giving Day sponsored by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Bank of America.
Trustees of Connecticut Community Foundation Announce 2019 Awards
Community Mental Health Affiliates Recipient of $50K Community Foundation Grant
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB). The $50,000 grant will benefit CMHA’s capital campaign to help finance renovations at its new service building at 233 Main Street in downtown New Britain.
Beautiful Skin: A Courageous Conversation on Black Latinx
The Progreso Latino Fund's Latino Leaders Networking Event, features a conversation with Ingrid Canady.
Pilobolus to Perform and Teach at Guilford Performing Arts Festival
Guilford, CT -- The internationally acclaimed dance company Pilobolus will perform, teach in the public schools, and hold dance and movement classes for the public as part of the 2019 Guilford Performing Arts Festival. The Guilford Foundation, Connecticut Humanities, and Community Foundation for Greater New Haven have also lent crucial support to enable the festival to bring Pilobolus to Guilford.