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Luria Named Board Chair of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

Release Date: 
05/07/2018
... has been named chair of the board of directors of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.     The Connecticut ... the organization across the franchise. She leads Webster’s community affairs program, managing the company’s ... services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, ...

Fairfield County’s Advocacy Day Registration Open to All Nonprofits

Release Date: 
05/07/2018
... Mirror; Building A Bigger Tent: Exploring & Securing New Partnerships under the direction of Krishna Patel, Grace ... a meaningful opportunity for the not-for-profit sector in Connecticut to come together to equip themselves with ... to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish ...
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The Great(est) Give: Over $1.7 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits

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05/04/2018
... the results of The Great Give® 2018, the region’s ninth community-wide online fundraising event for ... in the Greater New Haven region of South Central Connecticut. Since its beginning, giveGreater.org® has ... measures to improve student achievement, create healthy families in New Haven, promote local philanthropy through  ...

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Announces New Board Leadership

Release Date: 
05/01/2018
HARTFORD, CT—At its March board meeting, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy voted Kathryn Luria ... ensure that CT Health’s grantmaking practices are equitable, transparent, and advancing the organization’s ... for more than a decade, and is passionate about helping families and businesses meet their charitable goals. Most ...
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Andrea Barton Reeves Elected President of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

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04/27/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF) Board of Directors elected ... and first African-American president in the organization’s 66-year history. Ms. Barton Reeves is President and CEO of ... with intellectual and related disabilities and their families.  She previously held several leadership positions ...
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Women & Girls Fund Supports Financial Literacy, Job Skills

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04/23/2018
... CT -- The Women & Girls Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded $9,500 in grants ... Smart modules provide participants with the knowledge and resources they need to use the services and products of ... Established in 1969, the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation serves 20 towns in Northwest ...
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Women & Girls

Farmington Bank WTIC Community Concert Series Brings the Sounds and Fun of Simply Swing Orchestra to Cities and Towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts

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04/23/2018
... concerts by the popular 10-piece swing orchestra based in Connecticut. The concert series also includes the inaugural ... Under the musical direction of Joe LaRosa, Simply Swing’s performances in the Farmington Bank WTIC Community Concert ... website at www.simplyswingmusic.com . Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank with 25 branch locations ...
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Corporate Giving
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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Animal Haven Unveils Remodeled Facility and Breaks Ground for New Cat Wing

Release Date: 
04/19/2018
... private, no kill shelters for homeless dogs and cats in Connecticut, today celebrated its grand reopening and broke ... healthier environment for the animals under the shelter’s care. Groundbreaking soon will also begin for the expanded ... 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and related Connecticut laws. Photo: Denise Canning, Grants Manager of ...
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Environment & Animals

First Tee of Connecticut Is First Statewide Champion of Brackets For Good CT - Participating Nonprofits Raise $157,785 in 5 Weeks

Release Date: 
04/06/2018
... For Good online competitive fundraising tournament; Connecticut Nonprofits Raise $157,785 in 5 Weeks! First Tee ... For Good Connecticut tournament, to be crowned this year’s champion. 2018 marks the inaugural year for Brackets For ... operate in service to the community," said Reid McDowell, Partnerships & Marketing Director of Brackets For Good. ...

More than $250,000 Awarded as Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Makes First Grants of 2018

Release Date: 
04/17/2018
... CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain ’s first grant awards of 2018 have been made, with more than a ... with disabilities. Community and Economic Development Connecticut Main Street Center. A $12,500 grant from the ... to replace equipment and upgrade technology. Education Connecticut Science Center. A $15,200 grant from the A. W. ...

United Way of Western CT To Launch Cora’s Kids, Focus on Early Childhood Development Through Infant and Toddler Childcare

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04/20/2018
... home childcare DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) will announce the launch of Cora’s Kids, ... who are facing closure due to low enrollment because families can’t afford the care. Our goal is to create ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
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Workforce
Working Cities Challenge

Banking Boot Camp

Release Date: 
04/13/2018
... and love putting technology to work, the banking world is full of opportunity. On May 21-25, 2018, a select group of ... go inside 4 major banks at CT Insurance & Finance Service's Banking Boot Camp in Downtown Hartford. Hosts and sponsors ... CT IFS is proud to partner with the Host Banks, Connecticut Department of Banking and Connecticut Bankers ...
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Scholarship News
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CCP Members
Students
Funding Area: 
Higher Education

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, New Britain Bees Partner to Support Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund

Release Date: 
04/12/2018
... Night” May 19 to Benefit Victims; Displaced Students, Families to Attend Game vs. York Revolution Free of Charge ... family members from Puerto Rico displaced by last fall’s devastating storm to a night at the ballpark. The Bees have ... here following the storm, along with members of their families, will have the opportunity to receive free admission ...

Statewide Poll Shows Residents Worried About High Drug Costs – Support Strong Government Action Across Party Lines

Release Date: 
04/12/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut released the results of a poll that shows state ... for government action. The poll was conducted by Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub in early February.  Over 900 Connecticut adults responded. A data brief summarizing the ...
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