$2.6 Million for Greater New Haven Funding to Create Opportunity and Respond to Community Needs
Release Date:
10/29/2018
... New Haven and is funded by unrestricted and preference funds established by donors at The Foundation. In addition to ...
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Union Political Spending Tops $1 Million in Lead-up to Election; Actual Numbers Remain Unknown
Connecticut's unions mounted a strong push to support Democratic Party ... the sole funder of the Connecticut Values PAC which has thus far spent ... Union ...
Making Good Happen At Work
Release Date:
10/24/2018
... Work. Designed for business, human resource and corporate giving/volunteer leaders, the session will focus on how to ... grow and measure an effective corporate service and giving program. Learn from professionals at Fidelity ... for more about Harvard Pilgrim’s Employee Service and Giving programs, contact Janelle Woods-McNish at ...
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The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. CCP works with its members to ... and the potential impact on the philanthropic sector and giving. View past Policy Updates >> Promoting the importance ...
United Way Announces Honorees for 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Gala in Danbury
Release Date:
10/23/2018
... in Service on Dec. 1 DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce the local individuals who ...
Jane Williams Joins Women & Girls Fund Executive Committee
Release Date:
10/23/2018
... committee of the Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. The Fund’s current ... and Northwest Council of Government. Established as a giving circle in 1999 by a small group of women who shared a ... Its total endowment, comprised of more than 280 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than ...
CCP Policy Update (10/12/2018)
Release Date:
10/12/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP gives an update about news of proposed regulations that would curtail the right to assemble on federal land.
Luria Leads CT Council for Philanthropy Board as New Chair
Release Date:
07/16/2018
... Kathryn Luria of Webster Bank about her new role as Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Board Chair. Luria Leads ...
Children in Enfield and Manchester Are Having a Great Time Learning the Old-Fashioned Way - Through Play
Release Date:
10/19/2018
... $250,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to The Town of Manchester, in partnership with Enfield ... for school and life.” The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 ... more information about the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, visit www.hfpg.org or call 860-548-1888. ### Contact: ...
A New Network Launches to Advance Women and Girls
Release Date:
10/18/2018
NORWALK, CT -- The Connecticut Collective for Women and Girls, a new network, ... to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls in Connecticut. The Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal ... the state to increase our impact.” Women and girls’ funds from foundations across the state recognize the power ...
Renewing Our Civic Culture
Release Date:
10/18/2018
HARTFORD, CT --The Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Summit, Renewing our Civic ... highlighting some of the great civic work taking place in Connecticut. When: Saturday, December 1, 2018, 12:00 - 4:30 ...
Now Accepting Applications: Institute for Community Change Leaders
Release Date:
10/05/2018
... a hotel and conference center located in scenic south-west Connecticut in the vicinity of parks, museums and gardens. ...
CCP President Keynotes Women Give Event
Release Date:
10/15/2018
... 13, 2018 at the Clubhouse at Woodbridge Lake in Goshen, Connecticut Community Foundation celebrated 25 years of gifts ... as well as the successful first year of the Women’s Giving Circle. Karla Fortunato, president of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, delivered the keynote. ...
Aetna Foundation Provides $100K Contribution to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
Release Date:
09/13/2018
Aetna Announces Additional Hurricane Florence Resources HARTFORD, CT -- Aetna (NYSE: AET) is offering ... are also available to help. The company has opened its Resources for Living services to those affected by Hurricane ... with finding available shelters, accessing government resources and seeking referrals or help to cope with the ...
New Board Member Announced at Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
Release Date:
10/17/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenn Harris to the Connecticut Health Advancement and Research Trust (CHART) ... in that community. Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut serves as a catalyst that engages residents and ...
Middlesex County Individuals, Groups Win Rockfall Foundation Environmental Awards
Release Date:
10/17/2018
... The Board of Directors of The Rockfall Foundation will be giving environmental awards to four area organizations and ...
Setting a New Standard: How a Community Foundation Is Taking on Sexual Violence
Release Date:
10/15/2018
NORWALK, CT -- The new Sexual Violence Prevention Collaborative of Fairfield County was catalyzed by the Fund for Women and Girls, which is based at the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) and is the biggest women’s fund in New England. The collaborative is beginning the work with a focus on youth athletics and initial grant funding of $100,000.
Tracee Ellis Ross Announced as Keynote Speaker at FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon
Release Date:
10/15/2018
... held on April 4, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut. The 2018 event, featuring Billie Jean King and ... of supporters from throughout Fairfield County, across Connecticut and beyond. Previous keynote speakers include: ... corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community ...
Scott Grateful for Generosity Shown for Hurricane Relief
Release Date:
10/16/2018
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Gov. Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida on Monday thanked the people and businesses who have come forward with generous donations to the Florida Disaster Fund since he activated it last week to help those impacted by Hurricane Michael. Some of the biggest donations so far have come from Wells Fargo ($250,00); Aetna ($100,000); Duke Energy ($50,000) and Uber ($25,000). Dr. Garth Graham, president of the Aetna Foundation and vice president of community health for Aetna, Inc. said, "As someone who grew up in Florida, I know firsthand that Floridians will be resilient as they recover from Hurricane Michael. We hope that the donation from the Aetna Foundation and the efforts of Aetna employees in the area will help support these recovery efforts."
Local Watershed Monitored, Thanks to Grant
Release Date:
10/09/2018
... Land Trust for expanding the River trail network; Connecticut Audubon Society for designing and implementing ... water and on fish. The River Advocates of South Central Connecticut received funding to make improvements to public ...