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Hartford Foundation Launches New Program to Support Arts Organizations Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

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08/13/2020

... the arts is perhaps the hardest hit sector of the region’s economy. A recent survey found that Hartford area arts ...

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CHEFA Awards $150,000 Grant to CT Early Childhood Funder Collaborative for Public-Private Partnership with the Office of Early Childhood

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08/13/2020

... Authority (CHEFA). The grant award was part of CHEFA’s newly established $3 million FY 2021 COVID-19 Grant ... of only a few statewide entities providing philanthropic resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. We value our ... support their families. The CHEFA grant will provide resources and technical supports to the family child care ...

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COVID Response Grants Will Fund Community Health Workers for Local Health Departments

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08/11/2020

... patients receive appropriate care and connect to other resources. The Connecticut Health Foundation is working with ... referred by contact tracers to help them access local resources that meet their needs.

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On the Importance of Extending the 2020 Census Statutory Deadlines to Achieve A Fair and Accurate Enumeration of the United States

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08/2020

Statement by Former U.S. Census Bureau Directors August 4, 2020 On the Importance ... the Census Bureau produces. And if not, recommend what steps the country should take. We also call upon the ...

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Connecticut Humanities Receives $100,000 from CHEFA for Collaborative COVID-19 Assistance to Connecticut’s Cultural Sector

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08/10/2020

... is part of an overall $3 million in grants from CHEFA’s newly established FY 2021 CHEFA COVID-19 Grant Program. ... of only a few statewide entities providing philanthropic resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. We value our ... for the CTH CHEFA Cultural Relief Grants will be announced next month. To receive notification, subscribe to CTH’s ...

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Community Food Drive to Be Held on August 7 & 8 at Danbury Fair Mall

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08/03/2020

United Way's 2020 Day of Action Will Benefit the Danbury Food ... to feed their children and put food on their tables. WHAT: Community Food Drive to benefit the Danbury Food ... households by addressing root causes and mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. ...

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Newman's Own Gives $1 Million to Virtual Camp for Children with Serious Illnesses

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08/04/2020

WESTPORT, CT -- Newman's Own Foundation will provide SeriousFun with $1 million ... over and above their regular giving to help SeriousFun's 16 Member Camps provide virtual camp and family weekend ... programs, virtual discussion groups, at-home activity resources, and camp-inspired recipes to make at home, among ...

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CFGNB Catalyst Fund Focused on COVID-19 Impact on Arts Organizations

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07/15/2020

... or less. These grants are part of the Foundation’s annual Catalyst Giving Circle comprised of community ... still accepting new members who are welcome to join at the next meeting scheduled for September 22 at Tunxis Country ... Southington are invited to respond to the Foundation’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2020 Catalyst Fund. The ...

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Member eBrief - AUGUST 2020

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08/03/2020

... and others, and are incorporating it into CCP’s future program offerings and communications. We look ... to the COVID-19 pandemic is providing data, analysis, and resources focused on the deep inequities experienced by ... of CT: Online Discussion: Racism and Health Care: What COVID-19 Has Exposed >> The power of good ideas ...

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Community Action Agencies Receive CHEFA COVID-19 Grant

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07/30/2020

MIDDLETOWN, CT -- Connecticut’s Community Action Agency Network was recently awarded a ... Inc. (CAAWC) Community Renewal Team, Inc. (CRT) Human Resources Agency, Inc. (HRA) New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI) ... Action Agency Network connects neighbors in need with resources that stabilize and improve lives and communities. ...

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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Awarded CHEFA COVID-Relief Grant to Purchase Ultraviolet Cleaning Machine, Intubation Equipment

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07/30/2020

... “Glide scope” for exclusive use by Gaylord’s COVID-positive patient population. The “Glide scope” is ... video device that helps healthcare workers see a patient’s airway during endotracheal intubation. “As the regional ... of only a few statewide entities providing philanthropic resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. We value our ...

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Partnership to provide free, citywide wifi network accessible to all residents and small businesses in Connecticut’s Capitol City

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07/29/2020

... Luke Bronin. "Internet connectivity is not a luxury, it's an essential part of learning, earning, and living today, ... Dalio, founder and Director of Dalio Education. “It is what needed to happen. Mayor Bronin has been a caring, ... and we are also proud to devote significant city resources to this groundbreaking achievement. I also want ...

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Valley Community Foundation Awards Nearly $890,000 in Single- and Multi-Year Grants

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07/30/2020

... and meaningful source of stability for the region’s nonprofits during such an unprecedented time of widespread ... region as a whole.” Grants were awarded through VCF’s Responsive Grantmaking cycle, which is done with its ... needs throughout the Valley and will continue to use its resources to have the greatest impact. A majority of ...

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Trust in Civil Society

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06/2020

... two national surveys to assess the general population's trust and uncover the factors that drive trust in the ...

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Nonprofits Raise Covid-19 Funds Through Northwest Corner Gives

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07/24/2020

... June 15th-July 31st up to each participating nonprofit’s campaign goal. Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has committed resources to fund up to 75% of all nonprofit campaigns. ... David M.

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Supporting Organizing Work in Connecticut: Insights from Organizers

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10/2019

... from a survey and interviews, as well a from SOW-CT's August 2019 convening of funders and organizers. There are ... practices and systems can create barriers to accessing resources. The Connecticut organizing ecosystem would be ...

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Hamden Student Creates Scholarship Fund for Classmates at The Community Foundation Thanks to AT&T Grant

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07/23/2020

... the corporate sector rising to support the efforts of this next generation of philanthropists,” said Community ... John Emra, president, AT&T Connecticut. “Ms. White’s creativity and determination is inspirational. Along with ... young people with small kindnesses, and bringing helpful resources to those who need them most. The effort to prepare ...

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