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Connecticut Fair Housing Center Receives $235,000 Hartford Foundation Grant for New Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Project

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11/14/2017

... -- Despite having a lower than average unemployment rate, Connecticut has the fourth highest number of foreclosures in ... reverse mortgages, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded the Connecticut Fair Housing Center a ... and nature of the reverse mortgage problem. Foundation funds would be used for a portion of staff, consultants, ...

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Community Foundation

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Housing & Shelter

United Way to Honor Danbury Heroes Who Impact Lives Throughout the City

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11/13/2017

... -- Danbury is a city of heroes, and United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is thrilled to honor several at its 4th ... said Kimberly Morgan, CEO of United Way of Western Connecticut. “It is such a pleasure to be able to shine a ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Thousands of Seniors, Disabled and Low-income Residents Losing Care Coverage

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11/13/2017

... associate at the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, an advocacy group. Thousands of Seniors, ...

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Help Our Military Heroes Receives $70K grant from Newman's Own Foundation

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11/11/2017

EASTON, CT -- Help Our Military Heroes of Easton has been awarded a $70,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation. This funding will help HOMH further its mission of providing wheelchair accessible, adaptive minivans to our nation’s most traumatically wounded, injured, and ill veterans.

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HMF FitKids Awards Grade Schoolers for Running Accomplishments

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11/10/2017

... CT -- 1,800 school students from 39 schools across Connecticut took part in HMF FitKids in School Medal Day ... including the Aetna Foundation , United Bank Foundation Connecticut, Newman’s Own Foundation and Mountain Dairy, as ...

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Corporate Giving

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Recreation/Sports/Leisure

Bank of America Partners with Feeding America on the Give A Meal Program

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11/10/2017

... than 41 million people—struggle with hunger. Here in Connecticut, nearly half a million residents struggle with ...

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Corporate Giving

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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Berkshire Taconic to Host Webinar on Regional Assessment on Nov. 30

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11/09/2017

... builds stronger communities by inspiring charitable giving in northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, ...

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Community Foundation

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Community Improvement & Capacity

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to Fund School Leadership Training Project

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11/08/2017

... Dion Jones HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded funding for a project focused on ... that prepares highly qualified school administrators in Connecticut. Jennifer Michno , assistant clinical professor ... to excellence and equity for every school community in Connecticut,” says Richard Gonzales , assistant ...

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Community Foundation

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Higher Education

Hartford Foundation Awards $550,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services

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11/09/2017

... to purchase clothing for job interviews, or emergency funds when a family faces a short-term financial crisis and ... Human Needs Grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to support its work.

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Community Foundation

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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

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

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11/09/2017

... recipients are: Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut, Inc. , Windsor, Conn., for financial management ... education and encourage community vitality. ### Contacts: Connecticut - Ken Holt, 860-447-1791 ext. 4497, ...

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Community Foundation to Fund Leadership Training Project

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11/08/2017

STORRS, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded funding for a project focused on ... that prepares highly qualified school administrators in Connecticut. Community Foundation to Fund Leadership Training ...

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Community Foundation

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Higher Education

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

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11/06/2017

... Hartford region, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established the "Respond-Rebuild-Renew Fund." The ... needs of residents and communities. Gaps where public resources are unavailable. Cross-sector collaborations with ... Caribbean and Latin American Studies at the University of Connecticut and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) ...

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Community Foundation

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Disaster Relief

CCP Policy Update: State Budget and Federal Tax Reform

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11/09/2017

... poor households by reducing tax credits Cuts operating funds for the University of Connecticut Raids $87.5 million per year from three energy ... Tax Reform Bill >> Chronicle of Philanthropy: (11/2/17) Giving, Politicking, Endowments, and CEO Pay All Could Be ...

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Bank of America Awards Grant to KNOX, Helping Provide Green Job Opportunities, Revitalize Hartford Neighborhoods

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11/07/2017

... better prepare for the future by providing the tools and resources to develop stronger strategic plans and enhance ... for Hartford residents,” said Kevin Cunningham, Connecticut president, Bank of America. “The Neighborhood ... non-profits, like KNOX, to funding and development resources in order to enhance operations and increase ...

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Corporate Giving

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Economic Development

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Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Hosts Fifth Annual Girls’ Leadership Summit

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11/08/2017

... fifth annual Girls Leadership Summit held at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford is a perfect example of how this ... corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community Foundation is in compliance with the ...

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Community Foundation

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Youth Development

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

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11/03/2017

... -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy today in collaboration with Connecticut United Way 211 and the Department of Emergency ... Protection (DESPP) announced the release of Hurricane Resources Guides – in both English and Spanish – for ... said. “These guides will provide new arrivals with the resources they need to get back on their feet. While we do ...

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Travelers Foundation Accepting Applications for 2018 Community Resilience Award

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11/08/2017

... helping create a more resilient country to gain additional resources and make an even greater impact.” Previous ...

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Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut Holds Smart Growth Conversation

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11/07/2017

POMFRET, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held a community conversation on open space, at ... organization with a history of serving eastern Connecticut for 33 years. With assets of $63 million, CFECT ... people attend college. Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut Holds Smart Growth Conversation ...

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Environment & Animals

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

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11/01/2017

... Service DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is pleased to announce the local ... responsibility and demonstrating a strong commitment to giving back to the community Small Business Hero Award to ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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Farmington Bank Partners with 102.9 The Whale and Whole Foods to Collect Thanksgiving Food for Those in Need

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11/01/2017

... food items at all Farmington Bank branch offices in Connecticut. For a complete list of branch offices, locations ...

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Corporate Giving

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