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Locals Lead the State During Thankgsiving Fundraiser

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12/15/2017

SOUTHINGTON, CT -- The Rotary Club of Southington, along with the Lions Club, UNICO, the United Way of Southington, and Smokin’ with Chris, partnered with the local Liberty Bank branch to raise $70,225 in the Liberty Bank/ Rotary Club Thanksgiving Drive. Now in its 14th year, the Drive raised record-breaking levels across the state, totaling $356,372. The Liberty Bank Foundation matches each dollar raised with an additional 25 cents. With their matching, Southington’s funds went from $70,255 to $88,281, all to provide Southington residents with a Thanksgiving dinner.

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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Giving Fund: Families Try to Stick Together Through Holiday Season

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12/14/2017

DANBURY, CT -- As it has done for several weeks now, The News-Times, in partnership with the United Way of Western Connecticut, will continue to present cases like Michael’s every Thursday through the holiday season. The six stories highlighted each week outline how a local resident or family, whose names have been changed to protect their privacy, could be helped by receiving an estimated dollar amount.

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Human Services

Multimedia Exhibit Focuses On West Hartford's Diversity

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12/14/2017

WEST HARTFORD, CT -- A new multimedia exhibit will put West Hartford's diverse population on display. The project was developed over the last year by town employees Roszena Haskins, the town's director of adult and continuing education, and Kerry Jones, director of elementary education, after receiving a $50,000 grant from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Equity and Inclusion

Editorial: The Rewards of the Giving Fund

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12/10/2017

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT -- United Way of Coastal Fairfield and United Way of Western Connecticut have partnered with Hearst Connecticut Media Group to provide funds with those in need. The Hearst papers publish brief stories with anonymous names and invite readers to donate to a case that resonates to them. Every cent raised goes directly to the client, as the resources to run the program are donated.

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Human Services

$60,000 Awarded for Northwest Corner Critical Needs

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12/08/2017
... awarded 53 charitable organizations serving some of the area’s most economically distressed residents grants ... Project, Inc. The Corner Food Pantry Inc. Torrington Area Youth Service Bureau Town of Colebrook Town of Kent ... Fund, Inc. Winchester Center Congregational Church Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. Winsted United Methodist Church ...
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"Inspiring Equity" Multimedia Exhibit to be Unveiled at West Hartford Town Hall

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12/07/2017

WEST HARTFORD — When Roszena Haskins and Kerry Jones first heard that their proposed storytelling grant application was approved last November, they were ecstatic. With a $50,000 Inspiring Equity grant from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, the grant coordinators set out to find a unique approach to bring the community together through the lens of individual and collective stories. Now, one year later, the product of this initiative will be unveiled in a high-tech, multi-media exhibit that will be shared on Dec. 14 and 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street. The exhibit is free and open to all.

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Draper Foundation Fund Provides $763,978 in Support of Area Nonprofits

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12/07/2017
... Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $757,978. The Fund awarded $546,750 to 19 ... for the regional Food Hub located in Torrington Winsted Area Child Care Center - $31,300 to support structural ... Greyhounds, Inc. Winchester Youth Service Bureau Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, ...
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Central Connecticut State University to Offer Innovative Course in Philanthropy

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12/05/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Responding to both the State’s philanthropic needs and need for skilled philanthropy professionals, Central Connecticut State University is offering an innovative course in the practice of philanthropy. This ambitious 16-week course will begin in January and include 25 presenters from local nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. As part of the course, students will study local needs, create a case study, and write a proposal following the American Savings Foundation grant-making guidelines. At the end of the course, up to two of these projects may each be funded with a $5,000 grant from the American Savings Foundation.

The Giving Fund: Help Needed for Rent, Utilities, Other Bills

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12/06/2017

DANBURY, CT -- During the holiday season, The News-Times, in partnership with the United Way of Western Connecticut, will present six cases like Hector’s every Thursday as part of The Giving Fund campaign. The stories highlighted each week will outline how a local resident or family, whose names have been changed to protect their privacy, could be helped by receiving a specific dollar amount.

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