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Comcast Foundation Awards Grants to Connecticut Organizations
Liberty Bank Foundation Approves $241,500 in Grants
Liberty Bank Honors Jennifer Height for Volunteerism
EAST HADDAM, CT – Jennifer Height, Liberty Bank’s Moodus branch manager, has been inducted into the Liberty Bank Volunteer Hall of Fame, the bank’s highest honor for community service by its employees.
The Broad View Fund Awards Grant to Innovative Collaboration
BRISTOL, CT -- On November 28, a $13,525 grant from The Broad View Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was awarded to support a collaborative exchange between Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, and the Talcott Center for Child Development. Together, they will be launching an innovative curriculum called Bristol=Resilient Children.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New 2019 Board Chair, Officers & Members
NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) has announced the appointment of a new Chair for its Board of Directors, as well as, the addition of three new Board members. A new slate of officers was also appointed.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides Over $800,000 in Support of Area Nonprofits
The Leever Foundation Welcomes Saran D. White as Executive Director
WATERBURY, CT -- The Leever Foundation is delighted to welcome Saran D. White as its inaugural Executive Director effective December 3, 2018.
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
TORRINGTON, CT -- Vic Muschell of Torrington and Lori Riiska of Winsted have been named to the board of directors of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to 20 towns in Litchfield County.
The NEA Foundation Names Sara Sneed New President and CEO
WASHINGTON, DC -- On the cusp of its 50th anniversary in 2019, the NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, today announced that Sara Sneed, a nationally recognized champion of public education, will succeed Harriet Sanford as president and CEO of the NEA Foundation on March 1, 2019.
90% of the Wealthy Give to Charity and 48% Volunteer, Study Says
WASHINGTON, DC -- The biennial 2018 U.S. Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy found that 90 percent of affluent households gave to charity in 2017, and 48 percent of them volunteered at nonprofits. In addition, annual giving among the wealthy in 2017 rose by 15 percent compared with two years earlier.
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Establishes James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund in Memory of Former President
Prioritize Children and Families; Defend the Office of Early Childhood
HARTFORD, CT -- In a letter to our new governor, Merrill Gay, Executive Director of the CT Early Childhood Alliance, urges support for Connecticut's children and families and support the Office of Early Childhood.
More Data, More Networking, More Equity
HARTFORD, CT -- In the November 2018 Giving Voice blog post, CCP President Karla Fortunato reports on CCP's survey of members and plans for 2019, CCP's 50th anniversary year.
Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative Inaugural Workshops Announced
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has joined with the University of Connecticut Department of Public Policy and eleven other Connecticut public and nonprofit sector associations as a Partner Organization of the Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative.
Hartford Foundation Awards $560,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
Member eBrief - November 2018
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the NOVEMBER 2018 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Opens Nonprofit Registration for Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 on November 1st
Save The Date: Giving Day is slated for February 28, 2019
Comcast Employees Play Ball, Bingo, and Bowl for Local United Ways
CONNECTICUT - Comcast employees banded together to hold a myriad of fundraisers throughout September and October to benefit several Connecticut United Ways.