Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has issued “Connecticut for Livable Communities,” a new report to the state legislature which outlines more than 50 recommendations for communities looking to enhance livability.
In the wake of a disaster, people are often deeply moved to find a way to aid their fellow citizens. Giving to charities is one of the most common ways of offering help, but finding an appropriate charity in the aftermath of a disaster can be difficult or even confusing. Others may want to establish new charities, and existing charities will receive and seek donations to aid in the response to a disaster. This guide offers some suggestions and advice both for those who wish to make charitable donations as well as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief.
... to inform future health policy-makers, regulators, and other health foundations here and elsewhere to explore the opportunities highlighted by this survey and to measure ...
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.
... of charitable giving in the United States. Other highlights from the report were: Giving to ... over time. Earnings from your fund are used to make grants addressing community needs. Your gift—and all future ... 18 community foundations in Connecticut have made grants of more than $87.9 million in grants in 2012. To ...
... nonprofit leaders, donors and volunteers, scholars, and other individuals who work in or with the charitable sector ... most comprehensive charitable giving data available. No other source provides the context for annual giving like ... to pre-recession levels of giving sooner than expected. Other highlights from the report were: Giving to ...
... groundwork for a long and fruitful collaboration. A world other than concrete and asphalt When Swanson and Pasnau ... these students have little to no exposure to a world other than concrete and asphalt. This partnership will bring ... wonderful resources of Pratt Nature Center while creating opportunities for them to share their special programs with ...
... that bring nonprofits, government agencies and other stakeholders together to more effectively address ... other health foundations here and elsewhere to explore the opportunities highlighted by this survey and to measure ... NEWS The 1772 Foundation 2014 Farmland Protection Grants Awarded Aetna Foundation Aetna and Achieve Hartford! ...
Access recommended resources from the June 12, 2014 Scholarship Program, including: "The Impact of Award Displacement on Students and Their Families;" "Paying It Forward;" and "Does More Money Matter."
... National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracting and Grants, provides national and state-by-state snapshots of ... types of nonprofit organizations that have contracts and grants with local, state, and federal governments. The ... problems. States are also ranked according to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to ...
This joint letter from the Council and the Community Foundation leadership that was sent to the CT delegation in support of the extenders legislation currently under review by the Finance Committee. This represents the continued position of the Council over the last four years and the hopes for a new conversation about making these provisions permanent going forward.
Connecticut-based health foundations came together several years ago to discuss the need for more data so that Connecticut could better track its progress on improving the health of its residents. The origin of this successful collaboration is described this article in the Views from the Field: Grantmakers in Health.
... Member News, Releases and Publications New Resources Other Events Annual Luncheon Recap More than 200 members ... of Connecticut will also post their remarks on the blog. Other highlights of the luncheon included: Janice Elliot ... Going forward we'll provide you with information and opportunities for action. You can also visit our website for ...