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Danbury Named As Finalist In Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge

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02/21/2018
... City of Danbury in partnership with United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC), rose to the top for our innovative ... activities, including his foundation and his personal giving. In 2016, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $600 ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
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Early Childhood
Workforce

Farmington Bank Donates $1.1 Million to Non-Profits in 2017

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02/21/2018
Organizations in Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Recipients of Bank’s ... Bank exceeded more than $1 million in charitable giving “We continue to support organizations, events and ... services that address critical needs or provide tools and resources to create positive change for families and ...
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Fairfield County's Giving Day is Just A Few Days Away - On March 1st, Over 430 Nonprofits Will Appeal To Your Generosity

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02/20/2018
NORWALK, CT -- In just a few days, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, the region’s biggest and most exciting ... reaching out throughout the region seeking to boost their funds, create awareness about the amazing work they do and ... to life for a fifth time,” said Bill Tommins, Southern Connecticut market president, Bank of America. “This ...

Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Receives $302,000 Grant to Reduce Unemployment in Hartford’s South End

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02/20/2018
... a high school diploma or less. SINA, a partnership between Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital ... south-end residents, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded a three-year, $302,000 grant to SINA to ... for the program through their support of SINA. Foundation funds will be used by SINA to hire a career navigator who ...
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Community Foundation
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Workforce

Membership Drive Begins for Community Foundation’s Catalyst Fund

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02/20/2018
... The Catalyst Fund works differently than other funds managed by the Community Foundation. Grant awards are ... of time and money,” said Wruck. “By pooling the resources of fellow members and the Community Foundation, and giving voice to issues they care about, Catalyst Fund members ...

Newman's Own Foundation Reaches Milestone of $500 Million to Charity

Release Date: 
02/01/2018
... companies that have followed the Newman's Own model in giving away 100% of their profits to charity. It's great to see these companies giving back and understanding that businesses can do well by ... a better place. There are four primary focus areas for giving: encouraging philanthropy, children with life-limiting ...
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Board Welcomes Three New Members

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02/13/2018
... have been named to the board of directors of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, which provides ... living in under-privileged areas. A resident of Northwest Connecticut for more than 40 years, Mr. Power served as ... Its total endowment, comprised of more than 250 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than ...

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