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Valley Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) welcomes James Hodge, Angela Powers, and Jack Walsh to the VCF Board of Directors and bids farewell to Will Ginsberg, Bill Nimons, and Diane Stroman as they conclude their terms.
Foundation Grant Will Help Meet the Needs of Area Youth Struggling with Homelessness
WATERBURY, CT -- Grants totaling $590,000 were awarded to dozens of area nonprofit organizations by Connecticut Community Foundation in December.
United Way of Western Connecticut Welcomes New Board Members
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) has had six new members join its Board of Directors over the past year: Mark Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Global Operations, Pitney Bowes; Sonii Kollie, Environmental Coordinator, Kimberly Clark Corporation; Aaron Meyer, Managing Director, Man Group-GLG Silvermine; Natasha Williams, Managing Partner, N-Touch Strategies; Eric Duenwald, Treasurer, Synchrony Financial; and Tamara Brown, Director of Sustainable Development and Community Development, Praxair, Inc.
Households Which Earned $54,000 or Less in 2017 Can File State and Federal Taxes for FREE
Over $51,000 in Grants Announced at Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception
BRISTOL, CT -- At their Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception on January 18, 2018, the Women & Girls’ Fund of Main Street Community Foundation awarded a record $51,111 in grants to 14 organizations serving women and girls in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.
New Director of Educational Strategy for Graustein Memorial Fund
HAMDEN, CT -- The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund announces the appointment of William “Billy” Johnson as the Director of Educational Strategy.
A New Year’s Resolution for Greater Advocacy and Civic Dialogue
HARTFORD, CT -- In the January 2018 Giving Voice blog post, CCP President Karla Fortunato reports on CCP's series of programs focused on strategies to strengthen community capacity and democracy.
Nonprofits to Vie for $100,000 in Giving Day 2018 Prizes
NORWALK, CT -- For many nonprofit organizations, Giving Day is their annual opportunity to shine and raise much needed funds to support their missions. Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, the Fifth Annual Giving Day on March 1st is guaranteed to once again be an inspiring day of philanthropy in Fairfield County benefiting a host of nonprofits. As the February 1st deadline for registration is quickly approaching the Community Foundation is reaching out to nonprofits throughout Fairfield County to join the fun and reap the rewards. Already over 280 nonprofits have registered!
CHEFA Grant Goes to Wheeler Clinic for Dental Care Access
HARTFORD, CT -- On November 15, 2017, the Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority (CHEFA) Board voted to award a grant in the amount of $75,000 to Wheeler Clinic to expand critical dental care access for low-income Hartford patients at their new Family Health & Wellness Center on Woodland Street.
Dozens of Farmington Bank Volunteers Teach Fundamentals of Business and Economics to New Britain Students
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- For the eighth consecutive year, employee volunteers from Farmington Bank spent a day at Holmes Elementary School using Junior Achievement curricula to teach the fundamentals of business and economics.
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.
Workshops Offered to Strengthen Local Non-Profits
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and American Savings Foundation Offer Workshops to Help Local Non-Profits Navigate Challenging Times
Member eBrief - January 2018
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the JANUARY 2018 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
Bank of America Names Joe Gianni Market President for Hartford
HARTFORD, CT -- Bank of America today announced that Joe Gianni will succeed Kevin Cunningham as market president, serving as the company’s enterprise leader in Hartford. After serving 10 years as market president, Cunningham will focus full-time on his new responsibilities as the Global Commercial Bank Credit executive for Specialized Industries and Canada.
Comcast Employees Participate in Operation Gratitude
BERLIN, CT -- For 10 years now, Comcast employees based in the Western New England headquarters in Connecticut, along with their friends and family, have knitted and crocheted for a cause. This year the group handmade over 260 hats and scarves, most of which were donated to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that distributes care packages to active-duty troops, as well as veterans, wounded heroes and emergency first-responders. Over 2,000 pieces have been made and donated since the campaign began.
Hartford Foundation Names Elysa Gordon Vice President and Senior Advisor to the President
HARTFORD, CT -- Elysa Gordon has been appointed to serve as vice president and senior advisor to the President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.