Site Search

 - resource provided by the Forum Network Knowledgebase.

Search Tip: Search with " " to find exact matches.

Dominion Energy Awards $550,000 to Organizations Serving Veterans and Military Families in Seven States

Release Date: 
11/09/2017
Eleven non-profit organizations to receive $50,000 each for programs helping veterans and ... RICHMOND, VA -- Dominion Energy announced today it will give more than a half million dollars to eleven nonprofit ... series of training programs and job fairs; Tech for Troops Project , Richmond, Va., for statewide computer training ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Corporate Giving
Funding Area: 
Veterans

Hartford Foundation's “Respond-Rebuild-Renew Fund” to Respond to Needs of Greater Hartford Region Related to Unforeseen Disasters

Release Date: 
11/06/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- In an effort to be more nimble and responsive to unforeseen natural ... Hartford region, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established the "Respond-Rebuild-Renew Fund." The ... will be conducted by El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean and Latin American Studies at the University of ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Community Foundation
Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief

CCP Policy Update: State Budget and Federal Tax Reform

Release Date: 
11/09/2017
We wanted to provide updates and analysis on the 2-year state budget ... costly deductions that drive up taxes," and, in numerous ways, targeting tax-exempt entities with a host of revenue ... Tax Reform Bill >> Chronicle of Philanthropy: (11/2/17) Giving, Politicking, Endowments, and CEO Pay All Could Be ...

Gov. Malloy and Connecticut United Way 211 Release Hurricane Resources Guides for Displaced Residents

Release Date: 
11/03/2017
... >> “As Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands struggle to recover from the devastation caused by this summer’s ... an increasing number of their residents will come to Connecticut,” Governor Malloy said. “These guides will provide new arrivals with the resources they need to get back on their feet. While we do not know the number of ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief
Human Services

United Way Announces Honorees for 4th Annual Hometown Heroes Gala in Danbury

Release Date: 
11/01/2017
... CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is pleased to announce the local individuals who will be honored as ... this year are Emerging Hero Awards, which will be awarded to area high school-aged youth who demonstrate strong ... responsibility and demonstrating a strong commitment to giving back to the community Small Business Hero Award to ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Funding Area: 
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Civic Embassador Program Launches; Engages Students and Residents Throughout the State

Release Date: 
09/14/2017
... Initiative is part of the Connecticut Civic Health Project, which aims at building partnerships and ... the 2016 election in innovative and multidisciplinary ways. Last year 11 schools and/or districts were officially ... to be effective civic ambassadors. Schools include  E.O. Smith High School, Storrs; Lincoln Memorial Middle School, ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Policy Makers
Funding Area: 
Civil Rights, Social Action

Finalists Announced for First Annual Paul and Joyce Aicher Leadership in Democracy Award

Release Date: 
11/03/2017
... Democracy has worked with communities across the country to foster a healthy and vibrant democracy – one that is ... McCoy. “It’s been an honor to learn about some of the ways people are creating opportunities to come together and ... will be announced November 15th. Everyday Democracy is a project of The Paul J. Aicher Foundation, a private operating ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Topic(s): 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding Area: 
Equity and Inclusion

CHEFA Updates Grant Program Policies

Release Date: 
09/18/2017
... childcare, and cultural sectors. Grants will be made to 501(c )( 3) organizations or public educational ... one of four priority areas in order for the organization to be eligible for a CHEFA grant. CHEFA will continue to fund ... will no longer be a 10% investment in the capital project/purchases or program required of our Client Grant ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Nonprofit Staff

Travelers Commits Additional $100,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Release Date: 
10/09/2017
... by $100,000. These additional funds will primarily go to help those affected in Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria, with contributions being made to Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico and Team Rubicon. ... Travelers. “We hope that by providing financial support to two organizations that are on the ground, tirelessly ...
Find More By
News type: 
Member News
Audience: 
CCP Members
Corporate Giving
Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief

Through Pro Bono Service, Prudential Employees Put Professional Skills to Work for Local Nonprofits

Release Date: 
10/24/2017
HARTFORD, CT --When you think pro bono, lawyers may come to mind. At Prudential, it may also look like an HR manager ... partnership with the  Taproot Foundation , are designed to support up-and-coming leaders in building their skills by ... #PBW17  and  #PruCARES . ### Contact: Caitrin O'Sullivan Prudential 973-367-6633 ...

Two Valley Community Foundation Board Members Recognized at Chamber Gold Seal Awards

Release Date: 
11/03/2017
... Sharon Closius, VCF President and CEO. “Congratulations to all the award recipients. We are especially proud to have such engaged and passionate community members like ... Throughout his life, Ray has shown a quiet dedication to his community. After attaining the rank of Life Scout, he ...

Member eBrief - November 2017

Release Date: 
11/30/2017
...       The power of good work . . . CCP updates     Giving Voice November 2017 In case you missed it, CCP ... Fortunato reports on how member funders are responding to the state fiscal crisis in CCP's November 2017 Giving ... Roy, director & founder of Connecticut School Finance Project, writes about the launch of their new, interactive ...
Find More By
News type: 
eBrief
Audience: 
CCP Members

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation 25-Year Anniversary Gala Celebrated Founders, Donors, Supporters & Community Impact

Release Date: 
11/03/2017
... business and community leaders who had the foresight to merge their respective foundations to enhance the region ... Excellence , Fund for Women & Girls , Fairfield County’s Giving Day , Scholarships and Thrive By 25 . In 2017, ... 24-hour annual event known throughout the region as Giving Day. The accomplishments of Fairfield County’s ...

Pages