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Tracey and Russell Golden Honored with Philanthropy Award

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04/24/2019
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) named Tracey and Russell Golden ... the Goldens at its upcoming conference, Reimagining Philanthropy: Strategies for Success , on May 7, at The Omni ... initiative and are “working on getting others engaged in philanthropy that will literally change the life trajectory ...
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Juanita James Honored with Philanthropy Award

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04/24/2019
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) named Juanita T. James , president and CEO ... at its upcoming conference, 2019 Conference: Reimagining Philanthropy: Strategies for Success , on May 7, at The Omni ... to honor Juanita with this distinguished award to pay tribute to her contributions to the philanthropic ...
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Some Local Nonprofits Are Seeing Fewer Donations in Wake of Federal Tax Law Changes

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04/08/2019
... by the CT Nonprofit Alliance and Connecticut Council for Philanthropy said they saw a decrease in donations in 2018, ... Karla Fortunato, president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, which represents grantmakers in the state, ... the 2017 federal tax reform law has a lot to do with it. Some Local Nonprofits Are Seeing Fewer Donations in Wake ...
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New Board Members and Leaders Elected at Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

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04/15/2019
... At its March board meeting, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy elected four new members to its board of ... Fund of Connecticut . “Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is thrilled to welcome these outstanding ... affairs and director of philanthropy for Webster Bank. “It is important to the strength of the organization to ...
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Comcast Cares Day Improves Communities

Part of what makes me so proud to work at Comcast NBCUniversal is the ... best days of the year –   Comcast Cares Day . It’s a tradition that has grown into one of the largest ... community centers and neighborhoods around the world. It also gives families a chance to demonstrate the importance ...
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Tracee Ellis Ross Energizes & Inspires at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon

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04/09/2019
... than we ever imagined. And now our children are seeing what’s possible for them and their futures and their ... impact is priceless!” He continued, “Believe it or not, it was the boldest and bravest thing I’d ever ... Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, ...
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Community Foundation
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Women & Girls

CT Philanthropy Digest - April 2019

Release Date: 
04/24/2019
... At Its 50th Anniversary Lunch >> CCP Celebrates Three with Philanthropy Awards >> Where is #CCP50 Keeps Members Guessing ... Lunch >> As CCP celebrates its 50th Anniversary, it’s looking toward the future. CCP invites staff and ... While St. Vincent’s bid was endorsed by Mayor Drew, it still needed to pass two additional hurdles – a public ...

Join the Excitement as 1,000 High School Students Compete At Hartford Public High School Robotics Event

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04/05/2019

HARTFORD, CT -- United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is once again the Presenting Sponsor of FIRSTNew England Hartford Event and the New England District Championship. This is UTC’s 24th season sponsoring FIRST providing support and mentors to hundreds of teams across in the United States and across the world.

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Unassuming Watertown Man Leaves Connecticut Community Foundation $4 Million for Local Causes

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03/21/2019
... Foundation, said, “Mr. Staver embodied the best of philanthropy. He had deep gratitude for the local experiences ... help more families access them regardless of ability to pay. Staver spent most of his life in Watertown, Connecticut, ... of you and entrust you to make our community better… It’s really amazing and it’s an incredible thing for ...
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Community Foundation
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline Extended to Sunday, March 31st for Almost $1 Million in Opportunities

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03/19/2019
... “When I received the Walter Breslav, Jr. Scholarship, it took an enormous amount of financial pressure off me and ... A major step in that direction is finding resources to pay for higher education. By creating an opportunity for all ... the opportunity to thrive. The time is now to determine what scholarships you may qualify for and how to apply. ...
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Member eBrief - March 2019

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03/22/2019
... Member news >> The power of good connections . . . Jobs in Philanthropy >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources ... . We hope to see you and your colleagues in New Haven for what will be an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions. I ... of CT - Experts Weighed In on a Public Option, Now It’s Our Turn! >> Universal Health Care Foundation of CT - ...
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Clipped Wings: Closing the Wealth Gap for Millennial Women

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03/2019
... primary drivers contributing to their wealth inequities. It illustrates how despite important gains in college ... brief demonstrates how there is a unique opportunity for philanthropy to support and pioneer groundbreaking work that ...
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