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Danbury Wins Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge Competition
New Issue Brief Addresses Northwest Connecticut's Addiction Crisis
CT Philanthropy Digest - February 2018
The Tax Cuts Are a Bad Deal for Charities
NEW YORK, NY -- Philanthropic organizations have been on edge since Republicans rammed through the monumental tax bill: Will Americans give as generously now that the incentives have completely shifted? Findings suggest that the the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may deal a particularly devastating blow to charities that make up the private social safety net . . .
Challenge Moves Forward for CT’s Working Cities
HARTFORD, CT -- In early 2018, up to five winning teams will be selected for larger Working Cities Challenge awards expected to be $450,000-$475,000 to implement their initiatives over a three-year period.
CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2017
Amid State Funding Cuts, Nonprofits Rethink Their Operations
HARTFORD, CT -- Funding for private nonprofit human service organizations was cut again last week when Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration announced it would be holding back about $181.6 million in what’s termed a “lapse.” “The human service spending cuts announced today by Governor Malloy come after more than a decade of underfunding of Connecticut’s community nonprofits and repeated budget reductions in recent years,” Gian-Carl Casa, president and CEO of CT Community Nonprofit Alliance, said. The article also mentions Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's survey on "Grantmaker Response to State Fiscal Crisis."
CCP Policy Update: State Budget and Federal Tax Reform
Civic Embassador Program Launches; Engages Students and Residents Throughout the State
CT Philanthropy Digest - November 2017
Hartford Leaders, Agencies Engage In Aid Talks And Waiting Game For Puerto Rican Families
United Way 2-1-1 Continues to Respond to Hurricane Needs
ROCKY HILL, CT -- Recent natural disasters have resulted in United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 supporting relief efforts both nationally and in Connecticut. Thanks to support from Connecticut United Ways and the State of Connecticut, 2-1-1 Connecticut has provided direct relief, helped coordinate relief efforts and is now working as part of the State's Emergency Management Unified Command response to support those evacuated or displaced by recent and tragic natural disasters.