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Travelers Foundation Accepting Applications for 2018 Community Resilience Award

Release Date: 
11/08/2017
... Season” symposium in June, hosted by the company’s public policy division, the Travelers Institute . ... helping create a more resilient country to gain additional resources and make an even greater impact.” Previous ... provides education, research and advocacy for the state’s coastal communities; All Hands Volunteers , a nonprofit ...

United Way Announces Honorees for 4th Annual Hometown Heroes Gala in Danbury

Release Date: 
11/01/2017
New Emerging Hero Awards Will Celebrate Tomorrow’s Leaders in Community-Minded Service DANBURY, CT -- United ... Award to Elmer Palma, Restauranteur and Owner of Elmer’s Diner in recognition of his leadership, commitment and ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Granting

Civic Embassador Program Launches; Engages Students and Residents Throughout the State

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09/14/2017
... Director, Martha McCoy (additional speakers below) WHAT: Press Conference announcing the launch of the CT Civic ... communities, and partners will share how to best access resources. Speakers include: Denise Merrill, Secretary of ... is a collaboration between the Secretary of State’s office and the State Department of Education. The theme ...
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Civil Rights, Social Action

Finalists Announced for First Annual Paul and Joyce Aicher Leadership in Democracy Award

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11/03/2017
... done throughout the country,” said Everyday Democracy’s Executive Director Martha McCoy. “It’s been an honor to ... lessons learned into discussion guides and other resources, and offering training and resources to help develop the field and practice of ...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Equity and Inclusion

Through Pro Bono Service, Prudential Employees Put Professional Skills to Work for Local Nonprofits

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10/24/2017
... interest. Since 2014, professionals across Prudential’s businesses have been consulting with local organizations on ... leaders in building their skills by helping the company’s nonprofit partners address critical challenges. It’s part ... them expand their thinking and utilize stretch skills. “[What I found most beneficial] was the opportunity to view a ...

Avangrid Deploys Tactical Storm Recovery Experts to Assist in Puerto Rico

Release Date: 
11/02/2017
... will assist ongoing efforts to address the island's power crisis after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico ... the devastation caused by Maria, but 70% of the island’s 3.4 million residents remain without power nearly six weeks ... or across the U.S. — there are sufficient personnel and resources to assist in recovery efforts.” “I’m proud to ...

Member eBrief - November 2017

Release Date: 
11/30/2017
... Jobs in Philanthropy >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>      Trends and perspectives >>       ... funders are responding to the state fiscal crisis in CCP's November 2017 Giving Voice blog post, Grantmaker Response ... , 27 Washington Street, Middletown In a time of limited resources and greater need, savvy foundations are increasing ...
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Fairfield County’s Community Foundation 25-Year Anniversary Gala Celebrated Founders, Donors, Supporters & Community Impact

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11/03/2017
... to enhance the region at large. They knew the region’s inequities, disparities and needs were significant and ... awarded to scholarship recipients. By combining community resources, the Foundation is better able to serve the ... on best practices and sound research. As we look to the next 25 years and build on past successes, we know the ...

CT Philanthropy Digest - November 2017

Release Date: 
11/13/2017
... NEWS >> A Story of Irrefutable Intersectionality: The U.S. Mainland, La Isla del Encanto and Connecticut >> ... of the imminent population influx and provide necessary resources? How are we creatively thinking of strategies to ... of Hurricane Maria and Irma , a conversation about what funders are doing in greater Hartford, New Britain, ...

The Aetna Foundation Helps Improve the Health of 25 Communities Nationwide Through More Than $2 Million in Grants

Release Date: 
10/30/2017
WASHINGTON, DC -- Approximately 60 percent of a person’s life expectancy is driven by factors outside of the doctor’s office – our individual behaviors, as well as social and ... program highlighting and encouraging use of community resources for Camden residents through a custom app designed ...
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Newman's Own Foundation Honors Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole For Their Longtime Support of Veterans And Commits $6.7 Million in Grants to Veterans Organizations

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10/30/2017
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and ... announcement was made at a special reception held in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC and attended by ... on supporting military caregivers and bringing crucial resources to help these hidden heroes. Newman's Own ...
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The Aurora Women and Girls Foundation’s 12th Annual Signature Breakfast Raises Funds for Women and Girls in Greater Hartford

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10/25/2017
... Dufu is a catalyst-at-large in the world of women’s leadership and the author of Drop the Ball.  Named to Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany was a launch team ... “retired fundraiser” who devotes her time, energy and resources to multiple organizations in her community.  ...
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Women & Girls

Women’s Campaign School at Yale Visits Fairfield County - Fund for Women & Girls Encourages Political Passion

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10/26/2017
... the inaugural one-day training created by the Women's Campaign School at Yale, a non-partisan, issue neutral ... underwritten by a generous grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Fund for Women & Girls. This program ... said, Patricia Russo, Executive Director of the Women's Campaign School at Yale. The Women's Campaign School at ...
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Community Foundation
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Women & Girls

People's United Bank Marks 175 Year Anniversary With Foundation Gift

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10/24/2017
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- People's United Bank , N.A. a subsidiary of People's United ... United has been a pioneer in regional banking, hiring what is believed to be the first female staff member employed ... Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. People's United Bank. "What know-how can do." ®    ### Website & Social: Visit ...
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Youth Development

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