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Points of Light Names Comcast NBCUniversal One of America’s Most Community-Minded Companies
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- For the fourth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal has been named to “The Civic 50,” which recognizes the most community-minded companies in the nation, by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides $665,565 in Support of Area Nonprofits
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Draper Foundation Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $665,565. The Fund awarded $546,750 to 19 designated nonprofits and $118,815 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and services for residents of Northwest Connecticut.
Community Foundation Congratulates the 2017 LEAP Graduates
Moraima Gutierrez Named Chair of Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- Moraima Gutierrez of Hartford has been named chair of the steering committee for the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation serving the 29-town Greater Hartford region. She succeeds former Latino Endowment Fund steering committee chair Nelly Rojas Schwan who will continue serving as a member of the committee.
CT Philanthropy Digest - July 2017
Community Foundation Awards Record $664K in Scholarships to 268 Students from Eastern Connecticut
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces more than 260 students from its 42 communities in Eastern Connecticut were selected by The Foundation’s Scholarship Committees to receive over $664,000 in single and multi-year awards.
Study Finds At-Risk Wrap-Around Supports Critical to Child Care and Preschool Quality
Fully Funding Connecticut Early Care Would Generate More than $13 Billion in Economic Activity, Report Finds
NEW HAVEN, CT -- In a new study, Connecticut Voices for Children analyzes the economic impact of early care and education programs in Connecticut. The research was supported by Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
The Hartford Foundation’s Nonprofit Support Program Announces Launch of “New England Consultant Directory” to Assist Nonprofits
Planning a Community Event? The Community Foundation Can Help
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- For the past four years, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has helped numerous community events and event organizers with more than $35,000 in funding provided through its Community Sponsorship Awards program. And more sponsorships are about to be awarded. Applications are due August 1.
People's United Community Foundation Awards Over $300K in Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits
Giving Circle Connects and Informs Donors, Supports Women and Girls
Newman’s Own Foundation Welcomes Incoming Class of Fellows
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman’s Own Foundation announced the third year of its Fellowship Program, as a new class of 17 Fellows is welcomed into the program. The new Fellows come from a wide swath of geography, from Alaska to New Zealand, and they will work at organizations covering six states and Washington, DC.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut to Invest $7.5 Million in Community
Webster Bank Names New SVP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
WATERBURY, CT -- Webster Bank has named Alice Ferreira as senior vice president of corporate communications and public affairs. In her new role, Ferreira is responsible for all external and internal communications, public relations and government affairs for the bank, and will oversee the bank’s community affairs and philanthropy efforts.
Making a Difference from Manchester to Maine
Bridgeport Prospers Collective Impact Movement Names Allison Logan Executive Director
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Receives $275,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- Thanks to a three-year, $275,000 grant to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, more families and young people will receive the help they need to keep them in their homes or provide access to stable housing.