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Sponsors Visit STEM Programs Aimed at Fighting Summer Learning Loss

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08/17/2017

... Youth and others toured New Britain High School to observe students participating in the district’s ...

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Partnership Pledges More Help For Hartford Community Schools

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08/17/2017

... and the philanthropic sector say they are committed to the city’s “community school” strategy that has been ... and private partners, signed another yearlong agreement to continue the decade-old “wraparound” help that has ... Success is supported by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Hartford Public Schools, the Office for Youth ...

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People's United Bank Honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Award

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08/16/2017

... services companies were recognized for their commitment to the values of volunteerism, financial literacy, and ... of employees who dedicate their time and talent to giving back to our communities every day,” stated Jack ... of our culture and how we do business. Through charitable giving, employee volunteerism, financial literacy efforts, ...

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United Way Opens Nomination Process for Hometown Heroes and Emerging Hero Awards

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08/14/2017

... of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is now accepting nominations to honor local individuals and at its 4th Annual Hometown ... this year are Emerging Hero Awards, which will be awarded to area high school-aged youth who demonstrate strong ... who live in our local communities and lead by example, giving back to others because it feels good to do so, and ...

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Grant Helps to Promote Wellness of Wolcott Youth

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08/14/2017

... Savings Bank Fund at Main Street Community Foundation to implement a social marketing campaign on the dangers of ... stated Katie Ciarlo, President of CASA. “We strive to maintain public awareness of the truth and dangers of ... abuse.” Targeting youth ages 12-17, Wolcott CASA aims to reduce substance abuse and promote wellness in the ...

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Join The Women & Girls Fund for The importance of laughter: Why we need more... and how to get it

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08/10/2017

... humorous and insightful remarks, Gina will be available to answer questions and sign copies of her books. Saturday, ...

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Time to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

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08/11/2017

... It was born out of an ad-hoc group of members we asked to help us identify a keynote speaker for our spring annual ... members did not want Heather McGhee’s keynote to be “one and done”. They believe CCP should work towards empowering its members to explore issues of diversity, equity and inclusion both ...

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Hartford Foundation Partners With Local and National Community Foundations to Address Youth Opportunity Gap

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08/10/2017

... CT -- Last year the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving held a community event featuring Dr. Robert Putnam ... Dream in Crisis. There is no idea more fundamental to our national identity and values than the notion that ... Community Foundation, and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Last month, Hartford Foundation president Jay ...

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Area Nonprofits Adapt to the Millennial Way of Charitable Giving

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08/06/2017

... are stretched thin financially, they’re turning to millennials for support. Organizations like Fairfield ... they’re requesting — are taking note, studying the ways millennials are different than their predecessors and ... Area Nonprofits Adapt to the Millennial Way of Charitable Giving ...

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Charter Oak Health Center Receives $300K Grant for Facility Renovation Project to Provide Specialty Health Care Services

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08/01/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- According to numerous studies, low-income patients face incredible ... a $300,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving which will pay for renovations to Charter Oak’s ... Health Center Receives $300K Grant for Facility Renovation Project to Provide Specialty Health Care Services ...

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$4.3 Million in Grants Awarded by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

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08/07/2017

... 1,000 grants, totaling $4.3 million. Grants were awarded to organizations locally, nationally, in Israel and around ...

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Danbury Senior Volunteers Contribute Service Valued At More Than $200,000 to City

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08/03/2017

... CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce that volunteers in the SAVE (Seniors Add Valuable ... hours in the last year, service that is valued at $205,586 to the city of Danbury. This year, 47 seniors volunteered at ... for interviewing participants and matching them to local volunteer opportunities. “The SAVE Program ...

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How Tax Reform Could Hit Charitable Giving

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08/06/2017

@CNNMoney -- Plenty of factors can motivate charitable giving: Moral obligation, religious tithing, a desire to improve the world or leave a legacy. But another factor -- the tax benefits for giving -- could soon change if lawmakers push through tax ...

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... Equity and Justice Covid-19-Related Resources >> 3 Ways Foundation Heads Can Lead on Racial Equity - The ... Speak Out - The Chronicle of Philanthropy >> Guiding a Giving Response to Anti-Black Injustice >> ABFE and The ... Series >> This series of reports by the Building Movement Project focuses on diversity in nonprofit leadership. ...

Member eBrief - August 2017

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08/10/2017

... . . . CCP updates The Forum Leads a New Network to Advance Philanthropy CCP staff recently returned from the ... Network as a world-wide celebration of African-descent giving. BPM seeks to "inform, involve, inspire, and invest in ... social media, or donate to a cause of interest. For more ways to get involved or participate in #BPM2017, check out ...

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With New Name & Vision, United Philanthropy Forum Leads a New Network to Advance Philanthropy

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07/24/2017

... has unveiled a new name and new visual identity to reflect a transformed organization. “The Forum is ... is a moment in time for philanthropy to step up in new ways, and the Forum is doing its part to maximize ... from its members; and by current general operating and/or project grant support from The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the ...

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Announcing the 2017-2018 Tow Playwrights in Residence

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08/02/2017

... companies. Each theater has been awarded a $75,000 grant to support their selected playwright. This is the third ... sponsoring theater and guaranteed production of work helps give the artists the support and freedom to focus on their ... This residency is also an investment in Diana, giving her the much-needed opportunity to develop her next ...

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United Way Seeks Sponsors for Back-To-School Programs in Danbury and Greater New Milford

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08/02/2017

Donations sought to provide back-to-school necessities for area children in need. DANBURY, CT ... wishing to make a donation can visit www.uwwesternct.org/give and designate their gift to any one of UWWC’s ...

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