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Northwest Connecticut Students Awarded Scholarships

Release Date: 
07/24/2017
... academic year through funds held at the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. The following students have ... TORRINGTON UNICO FIORE & EDITH PETRICONE SCHOLARSHIP, K.S.G. Alexandra Bottari (Torrington) TORRINGTON UNICO WILLIAM ... in January 2018. Established in 1969, the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation serves 20 towns in Northwest ...
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Community Foundation Awards Record $664K in Scholarships to 268 Students from Eastern Connecticut

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07/18/2017
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces anunprecedented level of ... success. Communities will only prosper as our youth and families prosper. As part of our unique platform to ... the world and become the leaders of tomorrow.” For a full list of scholarship recipients, visit our website: ...
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Fully Funding Connecticut Early Care Would Generate More than $13 Billion in Economic Activity, Report Finds

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07/05/2017
... does not offer enough slots to serve all children and families in the state. Care 4 Kids, the state's main child ... the center of our state's long-term strategy for stroing, equitable growth," says Ray Noonan, associate policy fellow ... children have an equitable opportunity to acheive their full potential. In furtherance of its mission, Connecticut ...
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Early Childhood

Giving Back: New Fund Embodies Love of New Britain Children

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07/21/2017
... in students’ lives, and how much need our children and families faced. It was heartwarming and heart-wrenching at ... Foundation of Greater New Britain embodies Fran Wolski’s love of New Britain children and her dream to help them. ... both of his parents before graduating and shared Fran’s compassion for children in need. The Wolski’s three adult ...

Report: ACA Has Reduced Connecticut Uninsured Rate By 45 Percent

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07/21/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- A report this week by the Connecticut Health Foundation says the Affordable Care Act is responsible for reducing the state’s uninsured rate by 45 percent and bringing in more than $1 billion in new federal funds. Report: ACA Has Reduced Connecticut Uninsured Rate By 45 Percent ...
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Equity and Inclusion
Health

The Hartford Foundation’s Nonprofit Support Program Announces Launch of “New England Consultant Directory” to Assist Nonprofits

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07/17/2017
... play a large role in the work of nonprofits. That’s why the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Nonprofit ... with consultants  best matching  their needs; Access resources  for  hiring  and managing consultants. The ... in a variety of fields of expertise; A variety of resources to help nonprofits search and hire consultants, ...

Planning a Community Event? The Community Foundation Can Help

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07/14/2017
... of local events that celebrate and promote children and families, arts, culture and heritage, education and civic ... are the Berlin High School Band Parents Association’s Jazz with Pizzazz, Community Mental Health Affiliates’ ... New Britain High School Parent Teacher Organization’s All-Night Graduation Party, the Plainville Wings and Wheels ...

People's United Community Foundation Awards Over $300K in Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits

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07/13/2017
... grant cycle of 2017 to nonprofit organizations throughout Connecticut. Fifty-six organizations received funding in ... Foundation, Reach Out and Read, and The Village for Families and Children, among others. In total, People’s ... RESCUE MISSION INC Fairfield - Bridgeport $10,000 CAREER RESOURCES INC Fairfield - Bridgeport $5,000 CARVER FOUNDATION ...
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Community Foundation Seeks Proposals for Catalyst Fund Grant

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07/11/2017
... Southington are invited to respond to the Foundation’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2017 Catalyst Fund ... a growing need nationwide – and a lack of corresponding resources – to assist young people who are not planning to ... presentations from Andrea Comer, executive director of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s (CBIA) ...
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Newman’s Own Foundation Welcomes Incoming Class of Fellows

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07/10/2017
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman’s Own Foundation announced the third year of its Fellowship ... be a Fellow at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families in Syracuse, NY. He is a graduate of the University ... University. Robert Hunt of Natick, MA, will be a Fellow at Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network in Hartford, CT. He ...
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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut to Invest $7.5 Million in Community

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06/28/2017
Awards to Support Hard-Working Families and Children HARTFORD, CT -- United Way of Central ... today announced $7.5 million in awards for programs and partnerships that benefit children, youth and families in ... and Northeastern Connecticut brings together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and ...

Webster Bank Names New SVP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

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07/10/2017
... affairs for the bank, and will oversee the bank’s community affairs and philanthropy efforts. She reports to ... Northeast Division. Ferreira, a native of Trumbull, Connecticut, serves as honorary chair of the Barnum Museum, ... services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. ### Contact: Sarah Barr Vice President, ...

Making a Difference from Manchester to Maine

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06/30/2017
... and seedlings in the community garden, built a children’s play area and picnic tables, and hosted healthy cooking ... at the Riverton Park Boys & Girls Club in Portland.  Two full days of service, 125 volunteers and two organizations ... and a shade structure, create a natural playscape for families including a tree ID trail and a teepee, and maintain ...
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Bridgeport Prospers Collective Impact Movement Names Allison Logan Executive Director

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07/10/2017
... I am confident she will be as impactful as she connects resources and strategies through Bridgeport Prospers ... an emphasis on Early Brain Development, both from Central Connecticut State University.  She began her career as an ... years of her career to improving the lives of children and families in Bridgeport, and her experience is vast.  ...
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The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Receives $275,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

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07/10/2017
... known as “shelter diversion” spearheaded by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) in ... job.  Such stories are all too common for Connecticut’s families, many of whom live their lives one paycheck away ... less likely to continue their education. “At a time when resources for housing and homelessness are at risk, it is ...

Cultural Alliance of Western CT receives $12,500 from Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Release Date: 
07/07/2017
... a strong arts presence, and to provide opportunities and resources to the creative artists that live in them. The ... says "The Cultural Alliance works hard to expand partnerships with business, increase access to and equity for ... to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish ...
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