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Strengthening A Nascent Field: Lessons from the Building Leadership and Organizing Capacity Initiative
Over the past five years, the need for – and power of – young people’s leadership and action in the civic sphere has been palpable. Whether challenging the criminalization of youth of color in schools and communities, advancing the rights of immigrant and undocumented youth and families, or mobilizing to challenge current gun policies, young people have disrupted the status quo, advanced a bold vision for equity and justice, and held those with governing power, from city councils and school boards to the halls of Congress, accountable in order to change unjust laws and policies.
Seen and Heard: Race, COVID and What Philanthropy Can Do to Support Youth
In March of 2020, in an effort to ensure the safety of youth and communities in the face of the burgeoning global pandemic brought about by COVID19, schools across the state of Connecticut abruptly shut down. Youth and their caregivers were notified that school buildings would reopen when it was deemed safe, and that plans for “remote learning” would be forthcoming.
A New Role for CT Youth
Young People have been at the center of movements for progressive social change throughout the history of our nation. There are a number of ways in which young people become involved in change movements. Some may have a generational exposure to civic activism through their families; others may have a critical awakening during their college years; others may choose to participate in the political electoral process.
Challenge Grant Announced for Main Street Community Foundation's Men & Boys' Fund
Following an inspiring MVP Breakfast Event in June, Main Street Community Foundation received a fundraising challenge to further build the Men & Boys’ Fund endowment.
David Addams: Connecticut has had some wins but needs to do more for the vulnerable
The Guilford Foundation Youth Advisory Group Distributes $21,136 in Grants to Area Nonprofits
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), the grantmaking body of The Guilford Foundation, distributed $21,136 to the community at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $350,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving awarded 44 nonprofit organizations a total of $359,500 to provide food and other basic human needs to residents throughout Greater Hartford.