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Member eBrief - July 2017

Release Date: 
07/13/2017
... Jobs in Philanthropy >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>      Trends and perspectives >>       ... Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report . The 2016 Full Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report offers the most ... our communities a better place to live, work and raise families."  Visit the listing in CCP's Member Directory >> ...
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Williamson, Community Foundation Honored with National Award For Leadership in Tackling Chronic Absence in New Britain Schools

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06/20/2017
... educators both locally and nationwide. In New Britain, resources and data were needed, not only to understand the ... on early childhood development through the Foundation’s First Years First initiative – recognized the need. They ... absence in New Britain have had ripple effects across Connecticut and ultimately the nation. “Jim Williamson ...
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Community Foundation
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Education

Cigna Foundation Provides $100,000 Grant to Back on My Feet; Cigna Executive Dave Guilmette Named as Vice Chair of Back on My Feet Board

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07/06/2017
... community support and essential employment and housing resources. Dave Guilmette, President, Global Employer and ... experience in the health care industry.   With Guilmette's leadership and the $100,000 in grant support from the ... operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and ...
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CCP Members
Corporate Giving
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Health
Housing & Shelter

The Rockfall Foundation Launches 'Fostering Future Stewards' Campaign

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06/21/2017
... making and support programs for students in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. The Fostering Future Stewards ... and Elsie Patton of Middletown. Two of the Foundation’s most ardent supporters, the Pattons were the first to come ... Established in 1935, the Rockfall Foundation is one of Connecticut’s oldest non-profit environmental organizations ...
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Environment & Animals

Points of Light Names Comcast NBCUniversal One of America's Most Community-Minded Companies

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06/23/2017
... companies in the nation, by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.  ... of film and TV. Making it possible to tell the stories of families of wounded veterans nationally through NBC News’ ... how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to improve the quality of life in the communities ...
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CCP Members
Corporate Giving

10th Annual Tee It Up Raises $16,500 for Charity!

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06/23/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- HYPE's 10th annual Tee it Up for Charity at the  Travelers ... raised money for three beneficiaries:  The First Tee of Connecticut ,  Junior Achievement of Southwest New England , ... fantastic organizations! HYPE is MetroHartford Alliance's Initative for young professionals and entrepreneurs. 10th ...
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CCP Members
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

What’s at stake: New data on the impact of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut

Release Date: 
06/27/2017
... law, it is important to understand what’s at stake in Connecticut. The Connecticut Health Foundation commissioned ... on which to measure the impact of future reforms.” The full report is forthcoming. Here are some of the key ... were not educated beyond high school 81% live in working families, including 68% in families with full-time workers   ...
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CCP Members
Policy Makers
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Equity and Inclusion
Health

United Way of Western Connecticut Announces Education Funding for Region

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06/26/2017
$635,000 invested in local programs to support ALICE families STAMFORD, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) announced today that they have invested ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
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Early Childhood
Education
Out-of-School/After School

Oz Griebel to Step Down as MetroHartford Alliance President and CEO

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06/28/2017
... at the helm for more than 16 years leading the Alliance’s economic development efforts in the Region. As a result of ... during challenging economic times. The work of the Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services Cluster, the Connecticut Health Council, and the Global Business Council ...
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Hospital to Target Disparities Through Pilot Project Embedding Early Intervention Staff in Pediatric Offices

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06/22/2017
HARTFORD, CT – With a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will pilot a program to embed Birth to Three ... staff and will be available to meet face-to-face with families. Connecticut Children’s will evaluate whether this ...
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CCP Members
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Equity and Inclusion
Health

Local Nonprofits and Residents to Benefit from Community Foundation Grants

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07/05/2017
... Regional School District 10 (James R. Parker Trust ) Connecticut Humane Society - Medical Support Program for pets ... teachers (Fuller & Myrtle Barnes Fund for Education) CW Resources - Online work-readiness program to train adults ... For Goodness Sake - Feels Like Home project to provide families with basic household and hygiene supplies (Jim & ...
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CCP Members
Community Foundation
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After 18 Years of Leadership, CHDI Founding Chief Executive Judith Meyers Announces Plans to Step Down

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06/19/2017
... to make this difference in the lives of children and families." Meyers has led CHDI since it began operations as a ... than quadrupled its annual operating budget, and forged partnerships to collaborate with multiple organizations; ... and practice changes. CHDI helps children reach their full potential by building stronger health, mental health, ...
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CCP Members
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Early Childhood
Health

Over 150 Students to Share $184,000 in Scholarships

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06/19/2017
... grants were awarded during the Community Foundation’s June 13, 2017 Scholarship Reception at the DoubleTree by ... donors, was attended by nearly 240 people. “This year’s group of scholarship recipients is very impressive,” says ... Foundation and established by generous local individuals, families and businesses. Although each scholarship has unique ...
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Scholarship News
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CCP Members
Community Foundation
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Scholarships

CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model

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03/27/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) has released the ... is significant, as there is much written about funder partnerships and collaboration success stories, but little ... operating programs that serve the needs of children and families. Download the publications >>      About the ...
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CCP Members
Non-member Grantmaker
Policy Makers
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Partnerships
Funding Area: 
Early Childhood

CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2017

Release Date: 
06/20/2017
... Mr. McRae was known for his extraordinary commitment to equal access and opportunities for all, regardless of ... for cities and counties to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability offices ... Giving “Spark Funds” Targeted to Support Children and Families, Workforce Development, and Resident Engagement >> ...
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