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Member eBrief - March 2018
Regional Leaders to Craft Economic Strategy for the Hartford Metropolitan Region
Danbury Named As Finalist In Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge
DANBURY, CT -- Out of 320 applicants, the City of Danbury is one of 35 finalists in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to uncover bold, inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems cities face. Danbury’s application, led by the City of Danbury in partnership with United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC), rose to the top for our innovative approach to finding a solution to the lack of affordable childcare options for low-income families.
Newman's Own Foundation Reaches Milestone of $500 Million to Charity
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, today announced that it reached the milestone of donating a total of $500 million to charity since Newman's Own started in 1982.
Northwest CT Community Foundation Releases Demographics Report
Member eBrief - February 2018
CT Philanthropy Digest - February 2018
Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership Hosts Community Report Out
American Savings Foundation Releases New Data Scans for New Britain and Waterbury
Branford Community Foundation Announces Four New Board Members
BRANFORD, CT -- The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has announced four new board members: Rita Berkson, Stephanie Donegan Dietz, Bob Mobeck, and Colin Sheehan.
Member eBrief - January 2018
Light in the Darkness: A Fundraising Campaign to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO -- Inside Philanthropy reports on the status Puerto Rico recovery and the funding status of both the public and private sectors. The rush of the daily news cycle can obscure the fact that to this date, millions of American citizens are still facing a humanitarian crisis. Puerto Rico's path to recovery has been a slow one, exacerbated by a stuttering response from the federal government.
Holiday Program Brings Hope Home to Lung Cancer Patients
RIDGEFIELD, CT -- The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., have joined forces to make the season brighter for lung cancer patients through the Bring Hope Home for the Holidays partnership. This program is helping lung cancer patients make holiday memories across the nation through December 20, 2017.
New Studies Explore Partnership and Student Progress through Expanded Learning Opportunities
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 Community Report Released
CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2017
Barnes Grant to Fund Southington Drug Addiction and Prevention Efforts
Through Pro Bono Service, Prudential Employees Put Professional Skills to Work for Local Nonprofits
HARTFORD, CT -- This week, small teams of Prudential employees in Newark and Hartford are pairing up with local nonprofits, offering support and advice on business strategy, finance, marketing and HR. The events are part of Pro Bono Week, a worldwide celebration of professional services donated in the public interest.