Social Venture Partners Connecticut Invites Letters of Interest for Investment
Release Date:
09/15/2017
... million and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours to nonprofits that are creating social change in their ...
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Grant Supports Terryville Plymouth Little League
Release Date:
09/18/2017
TERRYVILLE, CT -- Terryville Plymouth Little League was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from the Bristol Savings Bank Fund at Main Street Community Foundation to support the repair and replacement of outfield fences at two of the fields.
Aurora Foundation Announces New Executive Director
Release Date:
09/18/2017
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Bernhardt Steadman, Ph.D. as its new Executive Director. Steadman, who will champion Aurora’s initiatives to strengthen opportunities for women and girls in Greater Hartford, will begin in late October.
Funders Respond to Charlottesville and Resources
Release Date:
08/29/2017
Last week the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy penned a response to the riots in Charlottesville. We want to share other thoughtful and supportive statements from CCP members and local and national colleagues.
CCP Policy Update - July 19, 2017
Release Date:
07/19/2017
... 19, 2017 includes information from the National Council of Nonprofits ' "Nonprofit Advocay Matters" on "Congress Increasing Efforts to Politicize Nonprofits." Congress Increases Efforts to Politicize Nonprofits Nonprofits Need to Act Now to Protect Their Way of ...
CCP Policy Update - September 7, 2017
Release Date:
09/07/2017
... wanted to hear more from the nation's foundations and nonprofits , and urging that they need to "call out when ... day that goes by without a State budget, the pressure on nonprofits grows and so does the possibility of permanent ... closures, lay-offs and harm to communities. Community nonprofits work with people who have behavioral health ...
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut 2017 Community Campaign Chairs Announced
Release Date:
09/05/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- For the second time in its history, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce Tri-Chairs for its annual United Way Community Campaign with a fundraising goal of $20.6 million. Diane Nadeau, president and CEO, The Chamber of Commerce, Windham Region; Tim Stewart, president, Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce; and, Oz Griebel, president and CEO, MetroHartford Alliance, have been selected to lead Connecticut’s largest health and human service campaign.
Newman's Own Foundation Teams Up with CrowdRise for Holiday Challenge Announcing Half a Million in Grant Giveaways to Charities
Release Date:
09/15/2017
... shares and reach new donors Page branding to allow nonprofits to better tell their story Peer-to-peer ...
CCP Update - Disaster Relief - DACA - Johnson Amendment/Census Funding
Release Date:
09/14/2017
... to speak on important issues of the day while insulating nonprofits from the divisions inherent in candidate ... Bureau to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. Nonprofits, foundations and other community leaders rely on ...
Hurricane Irma Response
... mid- to long-term recovery needs through grants to select nonprofits. Hurricane Irma Response ...
Call-in Show to Feature Q & A About the Opioid Epidemic in Northwest Connecticut
Release Date:
09/12/2017
TORRINGTON, CT -- The CTV191 show Focus, hosted by Jim MacGillavry, will have a live call-in session to take your questions about opioids on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Grant Supports Prevention Program for Wolcott Youth
Release Date:
09/07/2017
WOLCOTT, CT -- Wolcott Crossroads was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bristol Savings Bank Fund at Main Street Community Foundation to install a projection system at the organization’s Youth Center.
Hurricane Harvey Response
... you give? Where should you give? " including a list of nonprofits working on the ground. You can also access the ...
Food for Good: Newman's Own is giving $35,000 apiece to 15 charities for its 35th Birthday
Release Date:
08/26/2017
... Own Foundation is giving out $35,000 grants to 15 nonprofits, including Save the Children, Norwalk Hospital in ...
Newman’s Own Celebrates 35 Years of Giving
Release Date:
08/23/2017
... camps and programs around the world; various military nonprofits help wounded warriors and their families by ...
Hartford Food System Receives $109,500 General Operating Support Grant from Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
09/05/2017
... be responsive to the broad needs of Greater Hartford’s nonprofits. General Operating Support grants are intended to ...
Bristol Summer Work Experience Program Fills Vital Need
Release Date:
09/05/2017
BRISTOL, CT -- Despite the elimniation of the State Summer Youth Employment Program positions in Bristol, 30 Bristol high school students were given the opportunity to work a meaningful job within their community while developing the skills and personal qualities necessary for success in the workforce. The Walsh Summer Work Experience Program (WSWEP) was funded with a grant from the Tim and Mary Walsh Charitable Fund at Main Street Community Foundation and coordinated by the United Way of West Central Connecticut.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New CFO Appointment
Release Date:
08/28/2017
... standards and has awarded over $212 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. As a trusted ...
Information Session for Lower CT River Valley Environmental Grants - September 13
Release Date:
08/29/2017
LOWER CT RIVER VALLEY – The Rockfall Foundation will host an information session for its 2018 grant cycle on Wednesday, September 13 at 5 pm at the deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington Street, Middletown. Applications are due by November 9.
Member eBrief - September 2017
Release Date:
09/07/2017
... wanted to hear more from the nation's foundations and nonprofits , and urging that they need to "call out when ... day that goes by without a State budget, the pressure on nonprofits grows and so does the possibility of permanent ... closures, lay-offs and harm to communities. Community nonprofits work with people who have behavioral health ...