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Center for Children’s Advocacy Receives $260K to Support Services for Young People Transitioning Back to the Community from Juvenile Justice and DCF Custody

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08/28/2018

... director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy. “Our legal support provides the groundwork that can help youth ... reestablish important connections, find a safe place to live, get back into school to finish credits needed toward ... or get a job that leads toward future security. This is our chance to help – and to keep youth with serious support ...

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Community Foundation

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Youth Development

New Report: 4 out of 10 Families in Connecticut Struggle to Pay for Basic Needs

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09/02/2018

... 2018 ALICE Report for Connecticut, 40% of households in our state have income which falls below what is needed to pay ... and long-term strategies. Connecticut's United Ways are helping working families to increase their financial security ... incentive program digital financial coaching and online resources. United Ways are working to help ALICE families ...

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Affordable Housing

Member eBrief - September 2018

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09/17/2018

... Jobs in Philanthropy >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >> The power of good people . . . Colleague news >> ... Your data powers: Connecticut Foundation Stats , our regional dashboard, which aims to give you the most ... increase in applications from these regions. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission.” Amy Aparicio Clark , ...

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New Funding for Critically Conscious Youth Development

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08/20/2018

... session, you will receive details on how to apply via our online portal. Applications are due via our online portal September 23rd by 11:59pm. Please Note: ...

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Family Foundation

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Youth Development

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Awards Get Out The Vote Grants

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08/16/2018

... and the large applicant pool, we had to nearly double our budget for this program in its inaugural year. Our heartfelt thanks goes to our donors and suporters who ... a nonpartisan, gender-neutral group actively engaged in “helping to preserve democracy” in six area towns. Voter ...

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Civil Rights, Social Action

2018 Legislative Session Update - OEC

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06/2018

The Connecticut State Office of Early Childhood (OEC) has provided a 2018 Legislative Session Update on how the OEC fared in the state budget, as well as important bills that were passed, including two agency bills.

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Leading Together for a Thriving Eastern Connecticut: Community Foundation Releases 2017 Annual Report to Community

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08/10/2018

... a record $6.7 million in grants and scholarships. “Our commemorative report celebrates our history of growth and progress, but also marks the launch ... the Foundation is joining with partners to pool resources towards supporting nonprofits’ organizational ...

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

New Report Finds Medicaid's Impact Goes Beyond Health Care in CT

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08/21/2018

... 800,000 people. “Connecticut invests significant resources in HUSKY and the findings of this report underscore ... The Connecticut Health Foundation is the state’s largest independent health philanthropy dedicated to improving health ...

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Equity and Inclusion

Engaging Citizens from the Ground Up: Hartford Foundation Announces Get Out The Vote Initiative

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08/21/2018

... for Greater Hartford, we believe we have a role to fill in helping local nonprofit organizations deliver the education ... a part of a long-term effort to empower the residents of our region, particularly those who often feel left out of ... be out in the field engaging parents to help improve their lives through education and civic engagement. The goal will ...

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Civil Rights, Social Action

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Bimal Patel to Lead United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut's 2018 Community Campaign

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08/10/2018

... us – myself included – can relate to that. I encourage our business leaders to help shape our future by giving more than a donation; their time, ... the future for generations to come.” United Way improves lives and empowers every family to succeed by uniting around ...

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Danbury Senior Volunteers Contribute Service Valued At More Than $210,000 to City

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08/08/2018

... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ... is financially stable, and every community we serve is healthy and strong. We are particularly focused on a ... ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in our communities. A United Way report published in October ...

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Family Foundation

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Letter on Census Citizenship Question

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08/2018

Connecticut Council of Philanthropy was one of 33 philanthropy serving organizations that signed onto a letter opposing the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

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The Prosperity Foundation to Kick Off Inaugural #GIVEBLACKCT Day of Giving

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08/01/2018

... on-line, and social media “Give Back by Investing in Our Community Day.” The giving campaign, in-lock step with ... community by encouraging the collective to pool financial resources and to give consciously and consistently long after ... Month ends.” The Prosperity Foundation (TPF), is an independent community foundation designed to address critical ...

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Philanthropy News

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Comcast and YMCA of Greater Hartford Celebrates East Hartford Y-Bell Graduation

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08/07/2018

... YMCA of Greater Hartford builds strong communities by helping individuals reach their fullest potential through ... transformative programs that promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We help people ... in the presence of every child; being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us; and working in partnership to ...

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Youth Development

Nonprofits Receive $86,525 in late June Grants

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08/07/2018

... wellness education program to educate local clients about healthy food choices and long-term health impacts ... food systems curriculum, and leadership development for our youth.” $5,725 to Susan B. Anthony Project to support ... said Jessica Gueniat, Library Director. “It is our hope that the documents will be available for the public ...

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Community Foundation

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Connecticut Community Foundation Trustees Recognize Innovation and Collaboration with 2018 Awards to Community Groups

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08/07/2018

... freedom, heritage and excellence, which featured live music, poetry, singing and vendors selling traditional ... challenges creatively and celebrating the rich tapestry of our communities. The values of innovation, collaboration and ... fosters creative partnerships that build rewarding lives and thriving communities in 21 towns in Greater ...

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Bristol Students Awarded Grants for Music Lessons

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08/06/2018

... “These small grants will leave a mark on the students’ lives, and the community, for many years to come,” said ...

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United Way Golf Tournament 2018

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08/06/2018

... Golf Club 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT Sign In: 8:00 am Shot Gun Start: 9:00 am Fee: $125 per person Registration: Make checks payable to ...

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United Way Opens Nomination Process for Hometown Hero and Emerging Hero Awards

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08/01/2018

... to honor individuals who do exceptional work in one of our area towns: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, ...

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Nonprofit Staff

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Releases 2017 Annual Report

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08/01/2018

... all with the goal of improving the quality of life in our region. While these facts and figures are significant, ... to enrich lives and secure a better future for those who live in our region. These stories focus on the community ... by connecting these potential employees to support resources and actual job opportunities. Doretta Andonucci, ...

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