Candis Gould Joins The Tow Foundation as Grants Manager
Release Date:
07/31/2018
NEW CANAAN, CT -- The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that Candis Gould has joined its team as Grants Manager.
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Southbury’s Brian M. Jones and Roxbury’s Stephen Seward Join Connecticut Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees
Release Date:
07/31/2018
WATERBURY, CT -- Connecticut Community Foundation’s members have elected Brian M. Jones ... grantmaking to nonprofit organizations tackling pressing community issues. Douglas Johnson, chair of the ... for nonprofit organizations. Seward then joined the John O’Donnell Company where he eventually became the firm’s ...
Local Students Receive More Than $175,000 in Scholarship Awards from Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Release Date:
06/21/2018
... Plainville and Southington, Honored NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded ... Carlos Villarini, Catherine C. Conway Memorial and Louis O. Gagliardi Scholarships (CCSU). Plainville High School ... Rogers Scholarship for Agricultural Studies (TBD); Timothy O’Shea, Mitchell J. Porydzy II Memorial Scholarship (Wagner ...
Statistics Show Gender Wage Gap in Hartford County, Other Gender Disparities
Release Date:
07/25/2018
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- A phrase Jennifer Steadman heard in 2014 sticks in her mind: “Any gap you can measure, you can close.” Steadman, executive director of the Aurora Foundation, mentioned this idea Tuesday as she discussed findings from a report by Aurora measuring the gender wage gap in Hartford County, and other disparities between men and women in educational and economic outcomes.
United Way Announces New Leadership for DanburyWorks
Release Date:
07/27/2018
... outreach necessary for DanburyWorks to build trust in our community,” said Kimberly Morgan, CEO of UWWC. “Her ... of the DanburyWorks collaborative to the forefront of the community.” Most recently, Ferreira-Molina served as the ... 15 years’ experience working within the state and local community. She has held numerous positions in public service, ...
Connecticut Office of the Arts and Hartford Foundation-Sponsored Survey to Study Greater Hartford Arts Landscape
Release Date:
07/26/2018
... Scott Gaul. “What is the impact of the arts on the community? What do the arts mean for community development or to provide a pathway for learning? ...
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $189K in Grants to Area Organizations
Release Date:
07/12/2018
... has provided over $2.8 million in total grants to the community since 1999. The Foundation reviews applications and ... awards grants two times per year. “At Chelsea Groton, community is at the core of our values,” said Michael Rauh, ... Our team is always honored to contribute to our shared community and this year, we were grateful to have additional ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - August 2018
Release Date:
08/22/2018
... >> Berkshire Taconic Launches ACloserLook.Net >> Foundations Provide Capacity Building, Learning for ... to get involved in 100-Day Challenges in your community. This event is intended to give Connecticut funders ... of Connecticut's El Instituto: Institute for Latina/o Caribbean and Latin American Studies and the Center for ...
Aurora Foundation Convenes Female Leaders to Highlight Education and Economic Progress and Challenges
Release Date:
07/25/2018
... and men in the power of philanthropy and convenes the community around gender issues all to promote understanding, ...
United Way Seeks Sponsors for Back-To-School Programs in Danbury
Release Date:
07/25/2018
... a real difference to struggling families in our local community, and affirms that our students’ education and ... lists in Danbury in need of sponsors. We encourage community members to invest in the success of area students ... added. United Way seeks either monetary donations or for community members to “adopt” a child and sponsor their ...
CHEFA Awards $75,000 to United Community and Family Services to Support Medical Equipment at New Griswold Health Center
Release Date:
07/25/2018
GRISWOLD, CT -- A new United Community and Family Services (UCFS) Griswold Health Center ... Website: www.chefa.com CHEFA Awards $75,000 to United Community and Family Services to Support Medical Equipment at ...
Stamford's Summer Preschool Program Expands in Second Year
Release Date:
07/25/2018
STAMFORD, CT -- The Stamford Public Education Foundation’s Summer Start program, housed at Stillmeadow Elementary School, runs a six-week preschool for students from low-income families who have had no formal academic schooling. I It’s made possible with $90,000 of funding provided by United Way of Western Connecticut, Legg Mason, and Impact Fairfield County, which provided $100,000 to be used over the course of two years.
You Know That Old Saying About Teaching Someone to Fish?
Release Date:
07/24/2018
... law enforcement officers and safety officials in their community. Thanks to two donor advised funds at the Hartford ... build relationships with police and firefighters in their community is a significant one.
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 19 Students
Release Date:
07/24/2018
GROTON, CT -- The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors who represent 19 area high schools.
Jacob Schreiber Appointed President and CEO at the Jewish Community Foundation
Release Date:
07/19/2018
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford is pleased to ... Broward County, Florida. Jacob previously led the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City; served as Executive ... to working with Trustees, staff, donors, and the entire community to build on the Foundation’s strengths and help ...
Volunteers Help Put Finishing Touches on Habitat Homes
Release Date:
07/17/2018
... “We never forget that we are first and foremost a community bank,” said President & CEO Chandler J. Howard, ... Bank offers every employee four full paid days off for community service each year. Established in 1825, Liberty ... commitment to superior personal service and unparalleled community involvement. Photo credit: Spence Sloan ### ...
Community Foundation Tops $700,000 in Scholarship Awards to Over 260 Students Across Eastern CT
Release Date:
07/17/2018
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces ... none exist,” said Maryam Elahi, President and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Every child is important and whether ... About the Community Foundation Serving 42 towns and comprised of 503 ...
Survey Reveals Hurricane Evacuees in Connecticut Need Access to Basic Necessities Including Food, Housing, Medical Services and Jobs
Release Date:
07/18/2018
... an already over-extended and resource-limited Puerto Rican community in Connecticut, given the extreme levels of need that are present in the community, even before the storms. Approximately 1,300 people ... of Connecticut’s El Instituto: Institute for Latina/o Caribbean and Latin American Studies and the Center for ...
Advocates Express Concern About 2019 Health Insurance Rate Filings
Release Date:
07/20/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut President Frances G. Padilla expressed concern about recently released health insurance rate fillings for 2019 after reviewing the summary. “Cumulative rate increases over the past few years far outpace the ability of small business and individuals to keep up,” said Padilla.
Connecticut Health Advancement and Research Trust / Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut Welcomes New Board Member
Release Date:
07/13/2018
... the Chief Executive Officer of Family Life Education, a community based health and social service organization in ... over 38 years of human service, governmental, corporate, community and economic development and leadership experience. Candida is active in community relations and advocacy, an accomplished public ...