HARTFORD, CT -- New case studies sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Ford Foundation examine the current state of expanded learning as well as actions taken by district, state, philanthropic and other leaders within and outside of Connecticut to support students’ expanded learning.
BRANFORD, CT -- The Branford Community Report, recently released by the Branford Community Foundation (BCF), provides a snapshot on Branford's demographic trends and general community well being. BCF's goal in commissioning this study, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and DataHaven, is to better understand the town's current community strengths and to highlight areas that may need support.
HARTFORD, CT -- Greater Hartford students in the process of applying to colleges and seeking financial assistance have access to an extensive directory of college scholarships at HFPGscholarships.org, a website of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
DARIEN, CT -- In a close competition for the 2017 “Most Generous Town” award, Darien took the title by a slim margin of just $1,040 over New Canaan. But according to the Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation, when you give locally to help your community, it’s a win for us all. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
NEW LONDON, CT -- A group of land trusts throughout New London County and the state's Eastern region will receive additional services for conservation with a new three-year grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
NEW LONDON, CT -- Three new trustees, Mary Broderick, Harry Ferguson, and Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba, were introduced at the 2017 annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
BRISTOL, CT -- On Tuesday, November 28th Bristol Youth Services was awarded a $2,000 grant to support the Skills to Pay the Bills program. The grant from the Men & Boys’ Fund at Main Street Community Foundation will expand the program, which has been offered to young women for the past 10 years, to include young men attending Bristol Public Schools.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 29, where speaker and education policy advocate, Dr. Janice M. Gruendel set the tone by bringing attention to the opportunity gap faced by many children and families and to the successful ways to create more access and equity.
BRANFORD, CT -- Blackstone Library has received a major anonymous gift for their $800,000 for the Blackstone Campaign, for which their is also a $100,000 matching grant from the Branford Community Foundation.
NEW BRITAIN, CT - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain hosted a “Giving Brewsday” Tuesday evening at the Alvarium Beer Co., hoping to introduce young professionals to the foundation.
HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Generation Work has announced the inaugural class of the Workforce Leaders Academy (WLA). The WLA is a 12-month fellowship designed to improve the quantity, quality and sustainability of efforts to move young adults ages 18-29 to work. WLA is a project of Hartford Generation Work, in collaboration with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners, the City of Hartford and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. WLA is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with additional support by the Nutmeg Foundation and Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.
NORWALK, CT -- Juanita T. James, president and CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, comments on how nonprofits in contribute to the well being of Fairfield County, and how to give back to the community.
DARIEN and NEW CANAAN — The rivalry between New Canaan and Darien is legendary. However, the rivalry was mostly limited to sports — until now. Carrie Bernier, the executive director the Community Fund of Darien, and Lauren Patterson, president and CEO of the New Canaan Community Foundation, decided to harness this competitive spirit to the benefit of their organizations. On Nov. 28, the two charitable organizations are holding a competition for “most generous town” to see who can get the most donations.
BRISTOL, CT -- Kimberly Selvaggi and John Sperduti spoke at the Men & Boys’ Fund’s community meeting on the needs of local men and boys. The meeting, held at Southington’s Hawk’s Landing Country Club on November 14th, introduced the Men & Boys’ Fund, a newly established fund at Main Street Community Foundation that works to improve the quality of life of local men and boys and help them make a positive difference in their communities.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut are the foundation sponsors of Hartford Business Journal's Giving Guide.
DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is pleased to announce that $881,000 has been awarded to 11 organizations as a result of its 2017 Responsive Grants process. This is the largest multi-year grant commitment in VCF’s history. With governmental budgets in flux and an ever-growing need for services, there has never been a more important time for VCF to support organizations committed to this region. These grant dollars will help provide a reliable source of funding during a time of financial uncertainty.
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NEW HAVEN, CT -- Against a backdrop of state budget reductions and federal policy shifts, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has awarded $3,007,356 in grants to Greater New Haven nonprofits.
WATERBURY, CT -- In the wake of several fall hurricanes, Connecticut Community Foundation heard from donors wondering how to give so that they would make an impact in the affected communities. They heard particular concern for Puerto Rico, where many local residents have ties and where damage is especially devastating.
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