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Newman's Own Foundation Supports Wild Earth Allies With $500K Grant
Release Date:
12/11/2017
... Allies to support their global conservation work. The funds will help Wild Earth Allies launch The Wild Fund to ...
Editorial: The Rewards of the Giving Fund
Release Date:
12/10/2017
... partnered with Hearst Connecticut Media Group to provide funds with those in need. The Hearst papers publish brief ... Every cent raised goes directly to the client, as the resources to run the program are donated. Editorial: The ...
$60,000 Awarded for Northwest Corner Critical Needs
Release Date:
12/08/2017
... Chore Service, Inc. Housatonic Youth Service Bureau Junior Women's Club of Litchfield Hills Litchfield Hills Chore ... Child Care Center, Inc. Winsted United Methodist Church Women's Support Services Established in 1969, the Northwest ... Its total endowment, comprised of more than 250 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than ...
Bank of America Student Leaders Application Open Until Feb 2
Release Date:
11/01/2017
... summer internships with local nonprofits such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national ...
"Inspiring Equity" Multimedia Exhibit to be Unveiled at West Hartford Town Hall
Release Date:
12/07/2017
WEST HARTFORD — When Roszena Haskins and Kerry Jones first heard that their proposed storytelling grant application was approved last November, they were ecstatic. With a $50,000 Inspiring Equity grant from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, the grant coordinators set out to find a unique approach to bring the community together through the lens of individual and collective stories. Now, one year later, the product of this initiative will be unveiled in a high-tech, multi-media exhibit that will be shared on Dec. 14 and 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street. The exhibit is free and open to all.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides $763,978 in Support of Area Nonprofits
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... Its total endowment, comprised of more than 250 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than ...
Hartford Neighborhood Development Support Collaborative Receives $440,000 Hartford Foundation Grant to Support Community Development Efforts
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... housing options, CDCs help ensure that residents have funds available to pay for other living expenses such as ...
Holiday Program Brings Hope Home to Lung Cancer Patients
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of men and women in every ethnic group in the U.S., taking more lives ...
Funding Opportunities to Benefit Women & Girls and the Environment in Greater New Haven
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... application deadlines in January. The Community Fund for Women & Girls is accepting applications for the 2018 grants cycle ... million and composed of hundreds of individually named funds. In addition to its grantmaking, The Community ...
Central Connecticut State University to Offer Innovative Course in Philanthropy
Release Date:
12/05/2017
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Responding to both the State’s philanthropic needs and need for skilled philanthropy professionals, Central Connecticut State University is offering an innovative course in the practice of philanthropy. This ambitious 16-week course will begin in January and include 25 presenters from local nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. As part of the course, students will study local needs, create a case study, and write a proposal following the American Savings Foundation grant-making guidelines. At the end of the course, up to two of these projects may each be funded with a $5,000 grant from the American Savings Foundation.
The Giving Fund: Help Needed for Rent, Utilities, Other Bills
Release Date:
12/06/2017
DANBURY, CT -- During the holiday season, The News-Times, in partnership with the United Way of Western Connecticut, will present six cases like Hector’s every Thursday as part of The Giving Fund campaign. The stories highlighted each week will outline how a local resident or family, whose names have been changed to protect their privacy, could be helped by receiving a specific dollar amount.
New Studies Explore Partnership and Student Progress through Expanded Learning Opportunities
Release Date:
12/04/2017
... and training, leadership coaching, convenings and other resources. Authors Jane Quinn of the Children’s Aid Society ...
Danbury Collaborative Awards Winners Announced
Release Date:
12/04/2017
... outcomes reported annually. Award winners can use the funds to further their impact. “The purpose of the Danbury ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2017
Release Date:
12/20/2017
... - Implementing a unique grantmaking strategy - Leveraging resources by engaging in public policy activities - Creating ... Grade Schoolers for Running Accomplishments >> Aurora Women and Girls Foundation University of Saint Joseph Welcomes the ...
Hartford Foundation’s 2017 Online Scholarship Directory Available for Area Students
Release Date:
12/04/2017
... scholarships are awarded through over 120 endowed funds created by individuals, families and organizations. The ...
Darien Wins ‘Most Generous Town’ Award by a Hair Over New Canaan
Release Date:
12/03/2017
DARIEN, CT -- In a close competition for the 2017 “Most Generous Town” award, Darien took the title by a slim margin of just $1,040 over New Canaan. But according to the Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation, when you give locally to help your community, it’s a win for us all. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
It's Going To Be Huge! Town Women Found Group To Help Acquire New Playground Structures
Release Date:
12/03/2017
... main play structure at Mead. It's Going To Be Huge! Town Women Found Group To Help Acquire New Playground Structures ...
Bridgeport Giving Fund: $400 for College Textbooks Needed
Release Date:
12/07/2017
BRIDGPORT, CT -- The Connecticut Post is proud to be working for a ninth year with United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and LifeBridge Community Services (formerly FSW) in Bridgeport on a Giving Fund this holiday season. Every Thursday through the end of the year, the Connecticut Post will publish short stories about local families and people in need of a helping hand. The names of those included have been changed to protect their privacy.
Eastern Connecticut Land Trusts to Benefit from Conservation Grant
Release Date:
12/02/2017
NEW LONDON, CT -- A group of land trusts throughout New London County and the state's Eastern region will receive additional services for conservation with a new three-year grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.