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Children in Enfield and Manchester Are Having a Great Time Learning the Old-Fashioned Way - Through Play

Release Date: 
10/19/2018
... host of suggestions for activities that develop a child’s creativity, social skills, fine motor skills and a variety ... for their order. Several restaurants in Manchester offer families “play packs,” a deck of 30 cards with ... Made possible by the gifts of generous individuals, families and organizations, the Foundation has awarded grants ...

A New Network Launches to Advance Women and Girls

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10/18/2018
NORWALK, CT -- The Connecticut Collective for Women and Girls, a new network, ... and six funders gathered today at the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to celebrate the launch of the ... who are underserved or marginalized. We work to create an equitable society where women and girls thrive. ### Contact: ...
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Community Foundation
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Women & Girls

Now Accepting Applications: Institute for Community Change Leaders

Release Date: 
10/05/2018
... the power of voice and participation as a pathway to equitable change on the issues your community is facing.   ... context, create plans for engaging your community for equitable change, and connect across generations in a ... a hotel and conference center located in scenic south-west Connecticut in the vicinity of parks, museums and gardens. ...
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Civil Rights, Social Action

CCP President Keynotes Women Give Event

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10/15/2018
... 13, 2018 at the Clubhouse at Woodbridge Lake in Goshen, Connecticut Community Foundation celebrated 25 years of gifts and grants through the Women’s Fund, as well as the successful first year of the Women’s Giving Circle. Karla Fortunato, president of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, delivered the keynote. ...
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CCP Members
Community Foundation
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Women & Girls

Aetna Foundation Provides $100K Contribution to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

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09/13/2018
Aetna Announces Additional Hurricane Florence Resources HARTFORD, CT -- Aetna (NYSE: AET) is offering ... prescriptions early, if needed. Members who use Aetna’s mail-order pharmacy can either get a prescription at an ... are also available to help. The company has opened its Resources for Living services to those affected by Hurricane ...
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CCP Members
Corporate Giving
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Disaster Relief

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 ... for predominantly low-income children of color and their families. Kenn is the President of the National Healthy Start ... He is a community researcher and national advisor on men’s health. In 2015, Kenn co-authored and published an article, ...

Tracee Ellis Ross Announced as Keynote Speaker at FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon

Release Date: 
10/15/2018
... recent American Music Awards to the cover of November’s In Style magazine and the season premiere of ABC’s ... held on April 4, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut. The 2018 event, featuring Billie Jean King and ... to earn a living and to take care of themselves and their families, free of the impediments of sexual harassment, ...
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CCP Members
Community Foundation
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Women & Girls

Local Watershed Monitored, Thanks to Grant

Release Date: 
10/09/2018
... HAVEN, CT -- Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Quinnipiac River Fund Advisory Committee recommended seven ... 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 ...
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Community Foundation
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Environment & Animals

Branford Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

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07/31/2018
... Fox  is a retired clinician and administrator for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction ... A board member since 2016, she is now serving as BCF’s secretary. "Heather, Stephanie, Logan, and Kathy are well ... elected officers for the Branford Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. ### Contact: Liza Janssen Petra ...

Tauck Family Foundation Announces Second Investee Cohort

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08/14/2018
... Advisory Committee Members who supported the Foundation’s application review process. As a new school year soon gets ... social and emotional skills in the Bridgeport children and families they serve so that their students can thrive ... collaboratively to share best practices and optimize resources. New Beginnings Family Academy New Beginnings ...
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Family Foundation
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Education

Housing and Health – Foundations Fund Research in CT to Examine Relationship

Release Date: 
10/11/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- With a $125,000 grant from the  Connecticut Health Foundation,  the Open Communities ... stage for a two-year pilot program to enable interested families of children with acute asthma to move to healthier ... project will create a streamlined process for low-income families of children with asthma to help them access ...
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Health
Housing & Shelter

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Announces New 2019 Healthy Food Fund Grants RFP

Release Date: 
10/09/2018
... Available to 25 Volunteer-Powered Food Access Programs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire ... glean or distribute fresh, free produce to low-income families and older adults.  Grant awards will be up to ... Since 2016, 25 organizations funded by Harvard Pilgrim’s Healthy Food Fund were able to increase their distribution ...
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CCP Members
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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Newman's Own Foundation Provides Over $1.7 Million to Support Nutrition Initiatives

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10/02/2018
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and ... programs about healthy and nutritious eating. Newman's Own Foundation has been supporting food and nutrition ... difference in the lives of thousands of children and families around the country and an overall contribution to ...
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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

What price do Connecticut residents pay for state and local government?

Release Date: 
10/08/2018
... price charged by the state and its local governments in Connecticut is one of the most burdensome in the country. A ... to pay.  On this basis, the Tax Foundation tells us that Connecticut ranks either first or second highest in the ... and distinct from taxes. By Bill Cibes What price do Connecticut residents pay for state and local government? ...
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Policy News
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CCP Members
Policy Makers
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Public Policy

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