NEWARK, NJ -- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) has strengthened its longstanding commitment to address societal needs and champion financial security by moving its office of Corporate Social Responsibility to the C-Suite, reporting directly to Vice Chairman Mark Grier. The move affirms Prudential’s shared value approach to integrating CSR with business strategy under the leadership of Lata Reddy, who leads CSR and has been named chair of The Prudential Foundation.
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CCP Update - Disaster Relief - DACA - Johnson Amendment/Census Funding
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's update from September 14, 2017 gives information, resources and learning opportunities related to: disaster relief, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Johnson Amendment & Census Funding.
CCP Update - DACA Renewal Scholarships
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's update from September 15, 2017 gives information about two sources of DACA renewal scholarships for eligible students.
Call-in Show to Feature Q & A About the Opioid Epidemic in Northwest Connecticut
TORRINGTON, CT -- The CTV191 show Focus, hosted by Jim MacGillavry, will have a live call-in session to take your questions about opioids on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hartford Food System Receives $109,500 General Operating Support Grant from Hartford Foundation
Three-year grant to support the implementation of key objectives of organization’s new strategic plan
Member eBrief - September 2017
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the SEPTEMBER 2017 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
Aetna Offers Assistance to Members Affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana
HARTFORD, CT -- Aetna (NYSE:AET) is offering resources to members who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Recognizing the magnitude of this disaster and its potentially devastating impact, the Aetna Foundation announced it will be making a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross, a $100,000 contribution to the Community Foundation of Greater Houston as well as a $50,000 contribution to Team Rubicon, to support current and forthcoming disaster relief efforts.
Cigna and Cigna Foundation Take Steps to Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON, CT -- Cigna (NYSE: CI) and the Cigna Foundation are taking a number of steps to help people in South and Central Texas who are affected by Hurricane Harvey. To aid in the recovery efforts, the Cigna Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross and the company is also activating an internal website that will enable Cigna employees to request matching funds for their donations to the Red Cross.
New ScholarshipProgram at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Among the Largest of its Kind in the Nation
HARTFORD, CT -- The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (JCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Israel Experience Scholarship Program aimed at aiding high school aged students participate in an immersive Israel travel experience.
CT Philanthropy Digest - August 2017
New Members Join United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Board
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- United Way of Coastal Fairfleid County is pleased to announce four new Board members and an emeritus member who has chosen another term beginning the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Lata Reddy Elevated to Chair of The Prudential Foundation
Dominion Energy Invites Organizations Serving Veterans and Military Families to Apply for $500,000 in Grants
RICHMOND, VA -- The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation announced today that it will award $500,000 in grants to organizations providing essential services to active duty, veterans and military families in communities served by Dominion Energy. Submit applications through October 9, 2017.
Fresh Faces Join The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors
Early Childhood: An Effective Long-term Investment in Connecticut’s Children
HARTFORD, CT -- Richard A. Sussman, director of early childhood investments for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, makes the case for "good investments based on research about what really works and have promise for making a positive and long-term impact." "One of the state’s recent examples of a good investment is the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Budget proposals recommend decreasing or eliminating the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to create short-term savings.
Preston Tisdale Named to Community Foundation Board
TRUMBULL, CT -- Preston Tisdale of Trumbull is one of three people recently named to a three-year term on the Fairfield County Community Foundation’s board of directors.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New Board Members
NORWALK, CT -- Three new Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Board members were elected to serve three-year terms. They include: Liz Lazarus of Greenwich, Preston Tisdale of Trumbull and Johnna Torsone of Stamford.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides $665,565 in Support of Area Nonprofits
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Draper Foundation Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $665,565. The Fund awarded $546,750 to 19 designated nonprofits and $118,815 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and services for residents of Northwest Connecticut.
Study Finds At-Risk Wrap-Around Supports Critical to Child Care and Preschool Quality
Fully Funding Connecticut Early Care Would Generate More than $13 Billion in Economic Activity, Report Finds
NEW HAVEN, CT -- In a new study, Connecticut Voices for Children analyzes the economic impact of early care and education programs in Connecticut. The research was supported by Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.