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Advocacy Resources
Because elected officials make policy and budget decisions that affect nonprofit organizations and foundations, it is critical to communicate to them the unique value and role of the philanthropic sector.Here are tools and resources for engaging in the full range of foundation advocacy activities.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Elects New Leadership
Make a direct gift to an established charity
Giving Story: John Door
Nonprofit Organizations Serving Older Adults - July 20, 2011 Program
Connecticut Community Foundation's and Town Conversations on Aging
United Way of Connecticut and 2-1-1
Helping the Elderly of Hamden - The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The Phelps Community Project
Foundation for Community Health's Prescription Assistance Fund
The Foundation for Community Health is a private foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of residents of the northern Litchfield Hills in Connecticut and the greater Harlem Valley in New York.
Connecticut 2-1-1 Information for Older Adults
United Way of Connecticut's 2-1-1 Information for Older Adults lists extensive resources for Financial Assistance; Housing Options; Home Care Options; Health Care Insurance; and Legal/Protective Service Issues.
The Elder Economic Security Standard Index for Connecticut
This report presents a measure of income that older adults require to maintain their independence in the community and meet their daily costs of living, including affordable and appropriate housing and health care.