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Hartford Foundation Sponsors Report on K-12 School District Regionalization

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05/15/2018

... inform those efforts. The literature review focuses on what is known about the effects of K-12 regionalization on ... research,” said Scott Gaul, the Hartford Foundation’s Director of Research and Evaluation. “As policymakers ... School district expenditures reflect a mix of what a school district can afford and what taxpayers want to ...

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Community Foundation

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Community Improvement & Capacity

Webster Bankers Teach JA in a Day in Waterbury

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05/11/2018

... through fifth grade. Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating students about ... through experience-based, hands-on programs. “It’s truly amazing that more than 50 Webster Bank employees ... willingness to spend time with the students to help the next generation improve its financial literacy. Both Mhatre ...

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Corporate Giving

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

The Great(est) Give: Over $1.7 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits

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05/04/2018

... the results of The Great Give® 2018, the region’s ninth community-wide online fundraising event for nonprofits serving The Foundation’s 20-town region. In 36 hours, the community raised over $1.7 ... far surpassing previous years, for Greater New Haven’s nonprofits. Nearly 11,000 donors gave to 406 nonprofits, ...

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Community Foundation

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Announces New Board Leadership

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05/01/2018

... Chair Judith Meyers , president and CEO of Children’s Fund of Connecticut. Joining Ms. Luria in CCP’s executive board leadership are Vice Chair Fahd Vahidy (West ... director of The Melville Charitable Trust; Tiffany S. Donelson (West Hartford), vice president of program for ...

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Transit-Oriented Development in Kensington Boosted by Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grant

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04/23/2018

... Foundation of Greater New Britain , the organization’s first grant awards of 2018. The Community Foundation’s board of directors recently approved $254,900 in the ... T.

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Community Foundation

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Women & Girls Fund Supports Financial Literacy, Job Skills

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04/23/2018

... Smart modules provide participants with the knowledge and resources they need to use the services and products of ...

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Animal Haven Unveils Remodeled Facility and Breaks Ground for New Cat Wing

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04/19/2018

... healthier environment for the animals under the shelter’s care. Groundbreaking soon will also begin for the expanded ... provide much needed additional space for the shelter’s cats and kittens. “These renovations mark a huge ... President of The Animal Haven. "That's at the core of what we do. We provide temporary shelter, food, water, ...

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Environment & Animals

Renowned Board Governance Expert Coming to Northwest Corner

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04/17/2018

... -- Chuck Loring CFRE, MBA, considered one of the nation’s top authorities on board governance and board fundraising ...

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More than $250,000 Awarded as Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Makes First Grants of 2018

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04/17/2018

... CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain ’s first grant awards of 2018 have been made, with more than a ... Plainville and Southington. The Community Foundation’s board of directors has approved $254,900 in the Community ... T. Deutsch Fund to provide professional development for Next Generation Science Standards educators in Plainville and ...

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Community Foundation

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Charitable Giving Under Threat with New Tax Law

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04/16/2018

... increased volunteering and giving to nonprofits, "Let's work together to shift the focus to what's best for our community without leaning on a potential tax ...

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Community Foundation

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Tax and Regulatory Issues

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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

United Way of Western CT To Launch Cora’s Kids, Focus on Early Childhood Development Through Infant and Toddler Childcare

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04/20/2018

... Connecticut (UWWC) will announce the launch of Cora’s Kids, a program to invest $1 million over the next 3-5 years to support new family childcare centers in ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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Chelsea Groton Foundation Makes $100K Grant for Establishing a Global City Initiative — Supporting the Revitalization of Downtown Norwich

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04/13/2018

... and interesting storefronts helps to drive activity. What’s unique to Norwich however, is the incredible cultural ... The overall project will occur in many phases over the next few years. Initially, the Chelsea Groton Foundation is ...

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Economic Development

Banking Boot Camp

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04/13/2018

... go inside 4 major banks at CT Insurance & Finance Service's Banking Boot Camp in Downtown Hartford. Hosts and sponsors Bank of America, People's United Bank, United Bank and Webster Bank will deliver an ... development program. Student application deadline is next Friday, April 20, 2018. Banking Boot Camp ...

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Statewide Poll Shows Residents Worried About High Drug Costs – Support Strong Government Action Across Party Lines

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04/12/2018

... for government action. The poll was conducted by Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub in early February. Over 900 ... Sean Scanlon said, “Today's poll results confirmed what we have long known: that Connecticut consumers are ... Comptroller Kevin Lembo said, “This report proves what we already know – that the vast majority of consumers, ...

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Aurora Women and Girls Foundation at the Capitol

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04/09/2018

Aurora Women’s Leadership Forum: Taking a Seat at the Table HARTFORD, CT ... management. Dantaya Williams, Vice President for Human Resources at UTC Pratt & Whitney, was pleased to report that ...

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How Lincoln Financial Actuaries Are Supporting Student Achievement in Hartford

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04/09/2018

... Hartford Public Schools (HPS), and Achieve Hartford’s ALL IN! is analyzing what prevents students from persisting to high school ...

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Berkshire Taconic Awards $6.5 Million in Grants and Scholarships in 2017

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04/06/2018

... nonprofits with whom they partner in stewarding financial resources used to build healthy and vibrant communities. ...

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Billie Jean King Inspires & Reflects at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls 20th Anniversary Celebration & Helps to Raise Over $700,000

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04/06/2018

... was the featured keynote speaker at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls . Close to 1,000 friends and ... thousands of women while strengthening their families, the next generation, and the entire community. And during ...

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CHEFA Wins Prestigious Technical Assistance Award to Study Chronic Emergency Department Usage and Potential for New "Pay for Success" Financing Model

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04/06/2018

... assistance (TTA) award from the Urban Institute. Urban’s TTA is designed to address data-related challenges and support CHEFA’s ongoing exploration of new ways to fund programs designed ...

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Foundation for Community Health's Annual Medical Educational Event is on May 17

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04/06/2018

... science, health, and academic community. This year’s topic, Non-Healthcare Factors Impacting Male Health Disparities: What healthcare providers need to know , will be presented by ... Learn the epidemiology of male health disparities in the U.S. Recognize male-role specific barriers to healthcare ...

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