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

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07/07/2017
... a strong arts presence, and to provide opportunities and resources to the creative artists that live in them. The Cultural Alliance serves ten ... increase access to and equity for the arts, and strengthen our key commitment to regional arts promotion. 'Together We ...
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Arts, Culture & Humanities

New Canaan Community Foundation Names New Board Chair

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06/29/2017
... Arts and Healthcare disciplines. Stevenson commented: “I am delighted and honored to serve as the incoming Board Chair ... Foundation. I look forward to growing the Foundation with our exceptional Board and staff who are dedicated to the ... to the stunning renovations at our YMCA; to the individual lives impacted by the financial assistance of the Touch A ...

Member eBrief - July 2017

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07/13/2017
... Jobs in Philanthropy >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>      Trends and perspectives >>       ... If you did, thank you for completing the survey, and helping us plan our work for 2018! If you did not, please look in your email ...
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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 ... work to turn New Britain school attendance around.” “I am humbled by this award,” said Williamson, who will be ... “For me, such recognition is really more about what our Foundation, and particularly our board, has allowed us to ...
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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 ... bringing his expertise and insight to the board. Through our partnership with Cigna, we are able to further grow our ... CI ) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of ...
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Points of Light Names Comcast NBCUniversal One of America's Most Community-Minded Companies

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06/23/2017
... once again be named to The Civic 50, and celebrate all of our employees who not only have a passion for the work that ... how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to improve the quality of life in the communities ... was administered by True Impact , which specializes in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and ...
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What’s at stake: New data on the impact of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut

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06/27/2017
... who might lack health care coverage without it. “Our goal is for decisions to be made with good data and an ... ages 19-34 62% were not educated beyond high school 81% live in working families, including 68% in families with ... Health Foundation (CT Health) is the state’s largest independent health philanthropy dedicated to improving lives ...
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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
... goal that children receive a foundation for successful, healthy lives. A total of $150,000 is invested in The ALICE ... ends meet. “This past year, we heard overwhelmingly in our surveys and community conversations with parents across ... 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

Hospital to Target Disparities Through Pilot Project Embedding Early Intervention Staff in Pediatric Offices

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06/22/2017
... the Connecticut Health Foundation, the state’s largest independent health philanthropy. Although early detection and ... research indicates that the optimal time to introduce healthy eating to children is from birth to age two. But ... CHDI’s work on early childhood obesity prevention by helping to fund research projects on dietary interventions to ...
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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
... It has been a true privilege for me to work alongside our talented staff, our wonderfully supportive board, and our long list of dedicated partners to make this difference in the lives of children and families." Meyers has led CHDI since it ...
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Early Childhood
Health

CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2017

Release Date: 
06/20/2017
... Bank Seeks Diversity Award Nominations >> Funding for Healthy Environment/Strong Economy Available >> PHILANTHROPY ... are designed to help prevent summer learning loss by helping students retain and build on skills gained during the ... It has been a true privilege for me to work alongside our talented staff, our wonderfully supportive board, and our ...
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