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Concern grows that COVID-19 disproportionately impacts minorities, but the data is incomplete
HARTFORD, CT -- In this CT Mirror article, Patricia Baker, president of the Connecticut Health Foundation, which focuses on health disparities, gives her brief thoughts on the State virus data and health disparities.
The Hardest Hit: Who is Supporting Communities of Color During COVID-19?
NEW YORK, NY -- In New York City and elsewhere, data is already revealing that communities of color have higher infection rates.
Joint PSO Statement: Keep Equity at the Forefront in Philanthropy’s Response to the Coronavirus
Architect of Hope: Darren Walker
Ford Foundation President, Darren Walker, discusses his bold new vision for philanthropy that advances economic, social, and political justice, drawing from his newly released book, From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth.
Rethinking Grantmaking: The Case for Expanding the Bench
Expanding the Bench Initiative's one-pager that provides rationale behind the importance of including the voices of diverse evaluators in philanthropic work.
Introduction to Expanding the Bench for Culturally-Responsive and Equitable Evaluation
Learn how Expanding the Bench is increasing diversity, inclusion, and equity in evaluation, and how this initiative can support your organization's pursuit of equity.
Webinar: Introduction to Expanding the Bench for Culturally-Responsive and Equitable Evaluation
Children’s Museum Receives Grant to Bring STEAM to Hartford’s Latinx Children
HARTFORD, CT -- To increase access to STEAM experiences for 800 Hartford Latinx children, the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded The Children’s Museum a one-year, $20,000 grant to support its “Bringing STEAM to Hartford Latinx Children & Families” program.
New Report: Health Disparities in Connecticut: Causes, Effects, and What We Can Do
HARTFORD, CT -- While Connecticut ranks among the healthiest states in the country, a closer look at health data reveals major disparities by race and ethnicity – differences that result in poorer health, premature deaths, and hundreds of millions
New Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Advocacy Organizations: Diverse Grassroots Advocacy to Expand HUSKY Eligibility
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health Foundation is issuing a request for proposals intended to support diverse grassroots advocacy organizations to advocate for expanding of Medicaid eligibility in Connecticut. Concept Papers are due February 1, 2020.
Grants Will Support Health Care Providers Using Data to Reduce Health Disparities
Pratt & Whitney Establishes Scholarships for University of Hartford Mechanical Engineering Students
EAST HARTFORD, CT -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies (UTX), today gifted $100,000 to a scholarship program for students in the University of Hartford’s Mechanical Engineering program in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA).
The Business Case for Inclusion
The MetroHartford Alliance's breakfast feautures a discussion between Jay Williams of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Jeff Fuhrer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, about inclusive economic development and growth.
Hartford Foundation Grant to Support Construction of Universally Accessible Playground for East Hartford’s Pitkin Elementary School
EAST HARTFORD, CT -- In support a community-wide effort to provide recreational access for all of East Hartford’s children, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving awarded a $75,000 grant to Pitkin Playground, Inc.
Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations
In The Thick, a politics podcast, travels to Three Rivers Community College and Eastern Connecticut State University
NEW YORK, NY -- Futuro Media’s politics podcast, In The Thick, travels to Connecticut this month for two live shows. Live tapings of In The Thick and podcast workshops are made possible through support from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.
Evaluation as a Tool for Equity – A Primer on Equitable Evaluation
Patricia Baker to Retire in 2020 After Two Decades Leading the Connecticut Health Foundation
JPMorgan Chase and National Urban League Collaborate to Help Black Households Increase Savings
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. is committing $1.5 million over two years to help the National Urban League launch their new Financial Savings Initiative, a program that will help black households build savings and meet their long-term financial goals.