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A Continuing Mission Evolves: Branford Early Childhood Collaborative Turns 16

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10/04/2017

BRANFORD, CT -- At 16 years old, Branford Early Childhood Collaborative (BECC), once a grassroots group, is evolving to meet its continuing mission. Now in the process of becoming a 501 (c)3 non-profit, BECC also has a newly established, 15-person Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Bruce Storm Ed.D. The new direction grew out of a change in funding support. For many years, BECC was largely funded with support from the Graustein Memorial Fund and operated under the umbrella of United Way of Greater New Haven.

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Connecticut Community Foundation Welcomes Four Local Leaders to Board of Trustees

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09/29/2017

WATERBURY, CT -- Barbara Bradbury-Pape of Woodbury, Elizabeth Johnson of Cheshire, John Newton of Warren, and Rabbi Eric Polokoff of Southbury, have been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Community Foundation, which serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.

CT Rocks! A Benefit Concert For Music Education

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10/02/2017
... statewide music education funding. In addition to raising funds through the concert, SpreadMusicNow and Band Together ... "their money where their music is" – ensuring that all funds raised will be matched by local philanthropists in ... and artists with nonprofit organizations to raise funds for children and families in need of a helping ...
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Trust for Learning Releases New Research that Illuminates Parent Priorities for Early Childhood Education

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09/29/2017
... motivations as consumers of early childhood programs and resources. The vast majority of parents strongly desire early ... early learning experiences and how they choose resources so providers can make stronger connections and ... and help them deliver early childhood programs and resources that better serve parents and child outcomes. To ...
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The Travelers Foundation’s contribution of a $90,000 grant to Capital Workforce Partners

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09/24/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- Capital Workforce Partners is pleased to announce the generous investment of The Travelers Foundation’s contribution of a $90,000 grant to Capital Workforce Partners in support of youth employment strategies aligned to the Hartford Student Internship Plan (HSIP). 

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Mexico Earthquakes & Hurricane Katia Response

... Center for Disaster Philanthropy Find background, funds and NGOs for  Mexico Earthquakes . Keeping Mexico in ... City, and Waiting to Give - 9/20/17 blog How to Help - Funds The Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) PLF, a fund at The ... will not charge an administrative fee for transferring funds. International Disaster Relief Fund International ...

Hurricane Maria Response

... face the longest road to recovery.       How to Help - Funds Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund The Community ...

Connecticut Community Foundation Names Julie Loughran New CEO

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09/25/2017
... the Litchfield Hills of opportunities to build charitable funds that will benefit the community for years to come. She ... annual giving day. She has also overseen the creation of a Women’s Giving Circle, which is new this year. “It is ... families and corporations to administer charitable funds. Photo: Julie Loughran (left) and Paula Van Ness ### ...

Aid for Puerto Rico: New Britain Community Leaders Rally to Support Those Devastated by Hurricane Maria

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09/22/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- While millions on the island of Puerto Rico are still reeling and trying to make sense of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, family and friends here in New Britain and the state of Connecticut are suffering along with them. To provide assistance, a coalition of city leaders and organizations have come together to help those in need through what will be a long period of recovery.

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Community Foundation Celebrates Women at Annual Breakfast

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09/22/2017
MYSTIC, CT -- Dozens of women — and a few men — packed the ballroom of the Hilton ... Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's annual Celebration of Women Breakfast.  It was a chance for the Community ... with financial support from its Southeast Area Women & Girls Fund, and to encourage donors to continue their ...
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Conversations with New President to Bring Local Non-Profits, Community Foundation Leadership Together

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09/21/2017

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- David Obedzinski, who assumed his new post in mid-August following the retirement of long-time President Jim Williamson, has scheduled a series of community meetings with non-profit organizations in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington during the month of October, a “Fall Listening Tour.”

Berkshire Taconic Announces Final Round of 2017 Grant Deadlines for Litchfield County

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09/21/2017

SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the fourth and final round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017. Covering the period from October 1 through December 31, the fall cycle of deadlines is open to regional nonprofits, schools and individuals.

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