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CCP Response to Charlottesville

Release Date: 
08/16/2017
On behalf of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Judith Meyers , board ... many national organizations that have developed excellent resources to support philanthropy deepening its understanding ... Racism on the Table.” CCP has compiled a short list of resources that we think will be helpful and we welcome ...

People's United Bank Honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Release Date: 
08/16/2017
... 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, ... through a network of approximately 400 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire ...
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CCP Members
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State to Continue Funding Pre-K Expansion Despite Lack of Budget

Release Date: 
08/15/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- The state notified 24 school districts Friday that it will pay for preschool programs the state has historically funded. With no state budget in place for the current fiscal year – and the school year quickly approaching – uncertainty had surrounded whether the state would provide the money it promised district leaders when they expanded or opened new preschool classrooms over the last two school years. The state will provide $3.3 million to continue funding 45 classrooms that will enroll 665 youngsters, mostly from low-income families.

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Policy News
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CCP Members
Policy Makers
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Early Childhood

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

Release Date: 
08/14/2017
... for December 2, 2017 DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is now accepting nominations to honor ... who live in our local communities and lead by example, giving back to others because it feels good to do so, and ... or 203-826-8479. About United Way of Western Connecticut United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) helps ...
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Member News
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CCP Members
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Community Partners Collaborate to Release Opioid Report

Release Date: 
08/10/2017
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, the Foundation for ... our organizations are committed to applying our collective resources and strengths to work together to support current ... Its total endowment, comprised of more than 250 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than ...

Time to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Release Date: 
08/11/2017
... CT -- Dee Goodrich, Director of Member Engagement for the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, provided a guest blog ... and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Earlier this year, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy formed its first ... could draw a clear road map for me so I could come back to Connecticut with a plan ready to execute. It didn’t happen ...
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Giving Voice
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CCP Members
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding Area: 
Equity and Inclusion

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

Release Date: 
08/10/2017
... CT -- Last year the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving held a community event featuring Dr. Robert Putnam ... to Georgia to Illinois to Seattle, and includes four in Connecticut: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, and ...
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CCP Members
Community Foundation
Funding Area: 
Equity and Inclusion

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