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.
NEW CANAAN, CT -- Over the past 40 years, the foundation has given to local nonprofits in a range of areas, including youth programs, human services, elderly and special needs, health care and arts and culture. In 1987, its grants topped $100,000 and it distributed $1 million in grants in 2013. The foundation also awards over $100,000 worth of scholarships to students, many from the Sapienza Scholarship Fund established in 2007.
BRANFORD, CT -- At 16 years old, Branford Early Childhood Collaborative (BECC), once a grassroots group, is evolving to meet its continuing mission. Now in the process of becoming a 501 (c)3 non-profit, BECC also has a newly established, 15-person Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Bruce Storm Ed.D. The new direction grew out of a change in funding support. For many years, BECC was largely funded with support from the Graustein Memorial Fund and operated under the umbrella of United Way of Greater New Haven.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health Foundation has awarded grants totaling $650,000 this quarter to 11 organizations largely focused on health equity causes. Recipients include Hartford-based Center for Children's Advocacy, which is getting $65,000 to develop an in-school model for identifying the mental and physical health needs of the increasing number of immigrant children arriving in Connecticut and helping them get care.
WATERBURY, CT -- Barbara Bradbury-Pape of Woodbury, Elizabeth Johnson of Cheshire, John Newton of Warren, and Rabbi Eric Polokoff of Southbury, have been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Community Foundation, which serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut’s rural residents die at higher rates than their city and suburban counterparts and a large percentage of those deaths may be preventable if better public health programs or better access to health care services were available, according to the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Nancy Heaton, CEO for the Foundation for Community Health in Sharon, said Litchfield County has studied options to improve transportation.
FARMINGTON, CT -- CHDI welcomes its new President and CEO Jeffrey Vanderploeg, Ph.D., a leader in children's mental health who brings a decade of committed service to CHDI's mission.
WILTON, CT -- Thanks to a $5,000 grant from United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Wilton youth will have access to the GoZen! program, an evidenced-based treatment that teaches children how to manage anxiety.
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The United Way of Greater New Haven is launching an annual campaign to help children and families in need, at a time when “funding cuts and general instability around the state budget process have sent shockwaves through the nonprofit community in Greater New Haven.”
REDDING, CT -- In response to Connecticut's budget crisis, which has severely impacted students' access and exposure to music education and the arts, Connecticut-based nonprofits SpreadMusicNow and Band Together CT have announced a benefit concert in support of music education on November 4th. All funds raised will be matched by local philanthropists in conjunction with Fairfield County's Community Foundation.
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.
MIDDLEFIELD, CT -- Comcast's annual United Way Golf Tournament returns to Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Sunday, October 8.
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.
NORWALK, CT -- The Open Door Shelter has received a $3,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation as part of FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants program for fall 2017. These funds will help homeless mothers achieve economic independence.
GUILFORD, CT -- The Guilford Foundation recently presented scholarship awards totaling $12,300 to 12 Guilford High School graduates to help offset the costs of their education.
HARTFORD, CT -- Aetna is offering resources to members who have been affected by Hurricane Irma. In addition, The Aetna Foundation announced it will make a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross.
HARTFORD, CT -- Meals on Wheels America and Aetna are collaborating on a new national program to improve access to health and social services for seniors at all stages of medical need -- from preventive to post-hospital discharge.
Save The Date: April 5, 2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce a $25,000, dollar-for-dollar matching contribution to the “Black Giving Circle Fund” to support the needs of Greater Hartford’s Black community.
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