JPMorgan Chase Boosts Philanthropic Investments
Release Date:
02/23/2018
... that it will boost its philanthropic investments over the next five years by 40%, to $1.75 billion. The investment is ...
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Aetna Foundation’s New Awards Shine the “Spotlight” on Programs That Are Improving Community Health
Release Date:
01/31/2018
... challenges they face. These award winners are examples of what can be achieved when counties work with community ... to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Visit us at www.apha.org . The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings ...
New Issue Brief Addresses Northwest Connecticut's Addiction Crisis
Release Date:
01/17/2018
... inaugural publication, Addressing Northwest Connecticut's Addiction Crisis , tackles the addiction epidemic via an ... about the addition epidemic, as well as information about what is being done and what can be done to solve the problem. The Foundation for ...
Hartford Selected to Participate in National Job Quality Initiative
Release Date:
01/16/2018
... the quality of frontline positions. The National Fund’s Job Quality Initiative is focused on expanding the ... working directly with businesses to help them understand what ‘makes a good job’ and how to institute practices ... . ### Contact: Jen Gifford Vice President of Community Resources United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut ...
United Way of Western Connecticut Grant Cycle to Open February 5
Release Date:
01/23/2018
... applications may be accessed and completed via UWWC’s website at: www.uwwesternct.org/grant-opportunities . The ... with children of all ages.” Morgan explained that UWWC’s education funding helps to make childcare and after-school ... budgets to meet their financial goals, while providing resources and training that give them the skills necessary to ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - February 2018
Release Date:
02/02/2018
FEATURED PHILANTHROPY NEWS >> SAVE the DATE: CCP's 2018 Conference on May 16 features Cristina Jiménez, ... - Implementing a unique grantmaking strategy - Leveraging resources by engaging in public policy activities - Creating ... about the addiction epidemic, as well as information about what is being done and what can be done to solve the problem. ...
Today Is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day
Release Date:
01/26/2018
... and moderate income workers and is considered our nation's most effective pro-work, anti-poverty tool. In 2017, ... most necessities. The EITC allows workers to keep more of what they earn to help pay for housing, child care, and ... our communities who bring passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done, and we invite everyone ...
Valley Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Release Date:
01/24/2018
... well as Chairman of the Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge’s Scholarship Fund. He is the recipient of numerous ... The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (TCF)’s work identifying and serving community leaders and donors ... at the Derby Neck Library and is Chairman of Derby’s Water Pollution Control Authority. He is a past Chair of ...
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Awards Over $2.3M to More Than 900 Organizations in 2017
Release Date:
01/24/2018
... million in grants was distributed to the Foundation’s Healthy Food Fund initiatives within the region, with funds ... the region. (See below for a summary of the Foundation’s 2017 major grant recipients.) Healthy Food Fund grants ... 1980, the Foundation has awarded $145 million in funds and resources throughout the four states. For more information, ...
Bridgeport Launches "Call to Action" On Opioid Addiction
Release Date:
01/23/2018
... announced in a press conference at Mayor Joe Ganim’s conference room, will include a video series and social ... campaign highlighting real stories of people in recovery, resources and access to treatment, and symptoms of overdose. ... “provide funding for improved access to information and resources for opioid treatment and addiction services ...
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Raises $60,000 in Grants to Support Neighbors in Need
Release Date:
01/23/2018
... providing services. Grants Awarded to United Way’s Neighbors in Need: American Savings Foundation - $5,000 for ... us in support of our Neighbors in Need ,” said Paula S. Gilberto, President and CEO, United Way of Central and ... and Northeastern Connecticut brings together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and ...
Foundation Grant Will Help Meet the Needs of Area Youth Struggling with Homelessness
Release Date:
01/23/2018
... New Milford earned a $10,000 grant to support the school’s job training program for economically at-risk individuals ... local land trusts in order to save the region’s natural resources, agricultural lands, and high quality of life. View ... best practices and smartly maximizing the use of existing resources so external support will no longer be needed down ...
City of Hartford and Community Partners in Action to Launch Reentry Welcome Center with $450K from Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
01/22/2018
... from prison or jail in Connecticut return to the state’s five urban areas, including Hartford. In 2016, more than ... of Correction data. The absence of adequate stabilizing resources in Hartford for these returning citizens ... a change possible despite limited City and State financial resources.” The Reentry Welcome Center will serve ...
United Way of Western Connecticut Welcomes New Board Members
Release Date:
01/22/2018
... and Community Development, Praxair, Inc. United Way’s Board of Directors serves as the governing board of UWWC, ... the newest members of United Way of Western Connecticut’s Board of Directors: Mark Ouellette, Pitney Bowes Mark ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
Households Which Earned $54,000 or Less in 2017 Can File State and Federal Taxes for FREE
Release Date:
01/22/2018
... institutions. Factoring in weekends and the President’s Day holiday, the IRS cautions that many affected taxpayers ... and families acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to achieve financial stability and greater ... Stratford For more information about VITA locations or what to bring to a VITA appointment visit cahs.org/VITA ### ...
Hartford Public Library Receives almost $300,000 to Reduce Digital Divide in Hartford
Release Date:
01/22/2018
... Field surveys identified several businesses in Hartford’s North end without access to reliable, high-speed internet. ... in our community access and use critical information resources. Ensuring that our community residents and ... senior Community Investments officer Yvette Bello. “What we gain to learn from this project is not just if these ...
Over $51,000 in Grants Announced at Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception
Release Date:
01/19/2018
... the cause for celebration at the Women & Girls’ Fund’s Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception on January 18, 2018. The ... & Girls’ Fund,” said Dawn Nielsen, Chair of the Fund’s Advisory Board. Representatives from the grantee ... STEM summer camp program Leading the Fund into the next year is a new slate of officers. Officers serving for ...
Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership Hosts Community Report Out
Release Date:
01/17/2018
... the children of our community DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership in conjunction with the ... explains Megan Chrysler, Coordinator for Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership. “Through our Community ... and our collaborative efforts help to extend our reach and resources,” said Kimberly Morgan, the Partnership’s ...
United Way Neighborhood Initiative Positively Impacting Literacy Assessment Scores at Danbury’s Park Avenue School
Release Date:
01/18/2018
... 10%, and for some, upwards of 30% DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Park Avenue School’s early reading scores show an increase of more than 10%, and ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
How Foundations Saved the City of Detroit
Release Date:
01/15/2018
... and Consulting, suggests lessons to be learned from what happened in Detroit that could be applied to Hartford's dilemma to produce similarly positive structural results? He mentions Connecticut Council for Philanthrop's 2014 foundation statistics. How Foundations Saved the City ...