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Cornerstone, other nonprofits get grants for COVID-19 response

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05/01/2020

HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a round of grants totaling $716,334 to several nonprofits around the state, including many that are in or serve the north-central region. The grants constitute the fourth round of funding as part of the charitable organization’s COVID-19 Response Fund, which was launched in March, bringing the total amount donated through the fund to about $4 million.

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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Liberty Bank Team Announces Additional $100,000 to Support Local Community Partners in COVID-19 Response

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04/27/2020

... April for ten local hospitals, Liberty Bank of Middletown, Connecticut today announced that through their charitable ... an additional $100,000 in funding to support several other community organizations in their COVID-19 response. This ... affordable housing, food and financial relief needs of the community. The Liberty Bank team previously dedicated ...

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City of Hartford Distrubutes Thousands of PPE Through Partnerships with State of Connecticut, Philanthropic Foundations

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04/30/2020

... distribution today is in partnership with the State of Connecticut and CBIA-CONNSTEP, which will provide more than ... The second distribution is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, the Hartford ... Partnerships with State of Connecticut, Philanthropic Foundations ...

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Ion Bank Foundation jumps in to give more Covid-19 relief

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04/30/2020

... Ways including United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Ion Bank Foundation jumps in to give more ...

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Governor Lamont Urges Local Governments and Community Partners to Establish Long-Term Recovery Committees

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04/29/2020

HARTFORD, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont is urging community stakeholders throughout the State of Connecticut – including municipal officials, community-based organizations, nonprofit providers, and ...

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State Looks to Local Expertise, Nonprofits, Philanthropy to Advance Economic Recovery

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04/29/2020

... The newest initiative, to include municipal officials, community-based organizations, nonprofit providers, and ... Commissioner James C. Rovella; Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman; Michael ... (VOAD); Joe DeLong, executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities; Elizabeth Gara, ...

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Newly Established Covid-19 Fund Responding to Community Needs

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04/30/2020

... CT -- The Covid-19 Response Fund, established by the Connecticut Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Waterbury less than a month ago, is responding quickly to address community needs. Newly Established Covid-19 Fund Responding ...

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Give Local Waterbury Fundraiser Nets $1.8 Million in Donations

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04/30/2020

... and Litchfield Hills, an online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation for the eighth year, concluded a 36-hour ...

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Community Foundation

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Give Local Waterbury Fundraiser Nets $1.8 Million in Donations

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04/30/2020

... and Litchfield Hills, an online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation for the eighth year, concluded a 36-hour ...

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United Way of Western Connecticut Receives Support from the Bank of America to Aid Stamford Families

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04/29/2020

STAMFORD, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut has partnered with Bank of America to assist ... residents obtain healthy food. United Way of Western Connecticut Receives Support from the Bank of America to Aid ...

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New Leaders, Board Members Elected to Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

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05/06/2020

... Mintz , vice president of operations, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, as its new board chair to succeed ... its 50th anniversary in 2019. CCP membership includes foundations, business and corporate giving programs, individual philanthropists, and those serving the philanthropic sector. CCP members annually grant ...

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COVID-19 Community Fund Grants Reach Hardest Hit Populations

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04/29/2020

... grants totaling $600,900, the Greater New Haven COVID-19 Community Fund has released a second round of grants totaling ... resources are available to African American and Latino-serving nonprofits.” “The inequities that exist in our ... own resources and the balance from individuals, family foundations and businesses. Nearly $1.3 Million has been ...

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Hartford Foundation Announces Fourth Round of Grants from COVID-19 Response Fund

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04/28/2020

... continues to do everything it can to support our dedicated community nonprofit providers who are on the frontlines to ...

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$100K Grant Boosts New Canaan Community Foundation Coronavirus Efforts

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04/27/2020

NEW CANAAN, CT -- New Canaan Community Foundation is overwhelmed by the outpouring of ... the fund. "The Foundation is so touched by the New Canaan community's support of the COVID-19 Response Fund and are so ... the critical work of these organizations that help our community," commented Sharon Stevenson, Board Chair of the ...

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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Meets Community Needs During Crisis

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04/27/2020

HARTFORD, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut President and CEO Paula Gilberto spoke with ... about how the organization collaborates with partners, community leaders, donors, and volunteers to support ... United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Meets Community Needs During Crisis ...

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CCP Member COVID-19 Check-In

... long-term recovery committees to ensure the needs of every community, including those most marginalized, are met in both ... Disaster Recovery, a guide and tool kit for the State of Connecticut, and served in key nonprofit leadership positions ... to protecting the health and safety of our members and community. As information about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

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The Valley Community Foundation Awards Community Grants to Support Local Programs

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04/24/2020

DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) announced it has awarded a total of $19,592 in its annual Community Grants Program to 10 community groups serving the Valley. These grants will support health ...

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Governor Lamont Announces $3 Million Donation of Personal Protective Equipment by Raytheon Technologies to Connecticut for Use by First Responders and Health Care Professionals

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04/24/2020

... and personal protective equipment (PPE) to the State of Connecticut’s relief supplies, which will be distributed by ... Personal Protective Equipment by Raytheon Technologies to Connecticut for Use by First Responders and Health Care ...

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COVID-19 Response Fund Grants as of April 21

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04/21/2020

BRANFORD, CT -- The Branford Community Foundation established the COVID-19 Response Fund ... clear that this virus would significantly impact our community. The initial goal was to raise $20,000 to provide ... Women & Family Life Center. As of April 16, thanks to the community's generosity, the fund has secured $128,611. ...

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The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces RFP for Neighbors for Neighbors Fund

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04/24/2020

NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces that the “Request for Proposal” ... 2020. Grants from this fund are available to organizations serving the basic needs of residents of the Foundation’s ...

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