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Jeff Kimball Appointed CEO of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

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02/05/2020

... Prospers. “We are laying a foundation for children’s success by designing and building opportunities for ... is also working to connect medical data systems to support resources for the parents and children identified in need. ... estate business as a single woman in the 1970s. I know what it’s like to struggle, as one who was raised by a ...

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Communication Network - Postponed

... and we all need a group to bounce ideas off of, learn what is going on in the industry, and work together. AGENDA ... affect our work in philanthropy. Attendance at November’s session is not a necessary prerequisite, and if you did ...

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CT Early Childhood Funder Collaborative 2019 Annual Report

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12/2019

... launch of the state-local intermediary (CT Children’s Collective); integrated childcare financing options; ...

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Webinar: Citizenship Data & Redistricting: New Opinion Research

... has far-reaching implications for the distribution of resources and services in our communities. It would also have ... The webinar link and dial-in information will be sent next week to those who register >> SPEAKERS Gary Bass , ...

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Ex-Perry Capital Exec. Really Needed Julian Robertson's People Keeping An Eye On Him

... in New York, and Connecticut income in Connecticut , but what about income earned in the ether? In no fixed ... ... Ex-Perry Capital Exec. Really Needed Julian Robertson's People Keeping An Eye On Him ...

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Webinar: Australia’s Summer Bushfires: From Root Causes to Opportunities for Support

... and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Australia’s summer of bushfires is an ecological, social and economic ... threat. Join Australian funders and experts to explore what has happened, where, and the underlying causes of the ... and AEGN and Australian donors’ perspectives on what can be funded. REGISTER NOW >> Information on how to ...

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Nearly $1 Million in Scholarship Opportunities Announced By Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

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01/23/2020

... Students Eligible NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) is among the largest providers ... to dream big and apply for these scholarships! Finding the resources to pay for higher education is a daunting task. The ... an impact in their community. Take the time to determine what scholarships you may qualify for and find out how to ...

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CCP's 2019 Year in Review

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01/2020

Take a few moments to see what CCP members helped us accomplish in 2019 . We are proud ... to diversity, equity, and inclusion. CCP's 2019 Year in Review ...

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"What's Philanthropy's Role In Connecticut?"

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01/21/2020

HARTORD, CT -- During Connecticut Public Radio's "Where We Live" broadcast , Lucy Nalpathanchil interviews ... in Connecticut has grown in the same decade that’s seen the state struggle to pass balanced budgets. The ... and Senior Advisor, the Partnership for Connecticut "What's Philanthropy's Role In Connecticut?" ...

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New Report: Health Disparities in Connecticut: Causes, Effects, and What We Can Do

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01/15/2020

... “Health Disparities in Connecticut: Causes, Effects, and What We Can Do,” highlights data on the significant gaps in ... and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation.

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Member eBrief - January 2020

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01/30/2020

... . . Job opportunities >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >> The power of good people . . . Colleague news >> ... Hello, CCP Members! The year has begun, the state’s legislative session begins next week, and the CCP staff is ... you read further, take a moment to look at highlights of what we accomplished together during our 50th anniversary ...

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Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $900,000 to Help Reduce Homelessness in Greater Hartford

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01/14/2020

... homelessness, including about 40 children. Connecticut’s rental market ranks as the ninth most expensive nationally. ... The Hartford Foundation’s sustained commitment of resources continues to play an essential role and enables ... to more than 130 people during the day; distribute basic resources such as toiletries, socks, hats and gloves, and ...

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Danbury Youth Volunteer Corps Receives Top Honor Five Years in a Row

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01/09/2020

... a row and is only one of 14 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada to receive this top honor. In 2019, the program ... Emma is from Ridgefield. Both serve on the organization’s Youth Advisory Board. “I have had the opportunity to ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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CCP Public Policy Update: Census Workshops for Nonprofits

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01/08/2020

... of organizations in communities statewide. Connecticut’s nonprofits and philanthropic organizations have a special ... in the Census. The workshops are free, led by U.S. Census Bureau staff, and open to all nonprofits. We urge ... MIDDLETOWN >> JANUARY 10: 2:30-3:30 PM, MARC Community Resources, 124 Washington Street, Middletown NORWALK >> ...

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State Ranks Well Overall, But Lags Behind Peers on Health Care Affordability scorecard.

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01/07/2020

... of Connecticut applauds the release of Altarum’s Healthcare Affordability State Policy Scorecard as a useful ... and DC that were included in the study, and while it’s encouraging that the hard work of advocates, including ... to the doctor or having a procedure done. This is not what affordability looks like. (To learn more about the ...

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United Way Grant Cycle to Open January 7

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01/07/2020

... care expenses can take up 30% or more of a family’s budget,” she said. “We want to make sure hard-working ... and completed via United Way of Western Connecticut’s website at: www.uwwesternct.org/grant-opportunities . The ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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New Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Advocacy Organizations: Diverse Grassroots Advocacy to Expand HUSKY Eligibility

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01/07/2020

... in Connecticut. Why: Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program for low-income individuals. ... parents in Connecticut lost their Medicaid coverage. What: Through this request for proposals, the Connecticut ...

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Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Grants $120,000 to Support Strategic Growth of JTConnect

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01/06/2020

... impressive growth. According to the organization, there’s an 83 percent increase in teen participation since 2017 ... with approximately 400 teens participating in JTConnect’s programs. Due to this growth, the Jewish Community ... in exciting, hands-on activities while also providing the resources necessary to support essential organizational ...

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Grants Will Support Health Care Providers Using Data to Reduce Health Disparities

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12/30/2019

... and community health worker, and will expand the team’s focus on factors outside medicine that affect health, such ... mental health, and criminal justice systems. Human Resources Agency of New Britain , New Britain: $25,000 This ... which tools are most effective and why, as well as what changes will improve effectiveness. About the ...

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