United Way of Western Connecticut to Build Digital Social Service Platform
Release Date:
10/23/2019
... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...
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Hartford Foundation Launches Second Class of “Building On Success” Program to Support Eleven Small Nonprofit Organizations
Release Date:
10/23/2019
... have limited knowledge of and access to capacity building resources. The Hartford Foundation is pleased to announce ...
Nov
07
The Business Case for Inclusion
The MetroHartford Alliance's breakfast feautures a discussion between Jay Williams of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Jeff Fuhrer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, about inclusive economic development and growth.
$75,000 CHEFA Grant Enhances New Radiologic Technology Laboratory
Release Date:
10/03/2019
... a part of the College’s extensive network of clinical sites in central Connecticut. Radiologic technology is a ...
On-ramps to Good Jobs
Publication date:
01/2019
On-ramps to Good Jobs highlights a nascent market of innovative programs with the potential to launch 44 million working-class adults in America into good and better jobs.
Taking Action: Positioning Low-Income Workers to Succeed in a Changing Economy
Publication date:
08/2019
This report examines educational and employment disparities in the United States and highlights policies, programs and strategies designed to improve current and future work for lower-wage individuals and their families.
Changing Workforce Systems: A Framework for Describing and Measuring Systems Change
Publication date:
02/2017
This report from Urban Institute provides a conceptual framework for describing and measuring initiatives aimed at changing workforce systems.
Workforce Matters Funders Network
Publication date:
10/2019
Workforce Matters is a peer network of funders that draws on expert and practitioner knowledge to strengthen workforce development philanthropy and advance equitable access to quality education and employment for young people and adults.
Hartford Foundation Grant to Support Construction of Universally Accessible Playground for East Hartford’s Pitkin Elementary School
Release Date:
10/18/2019
EAST HARTFORD, CT -- In support a community-wide effort to provide recreational access for all of East Hartford’s children, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving awarded a $75,000 grant to Pitkin Playground, Inc.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Omar Coffee Announce Partnership
Release Date:
10/15/2019
... example of how United Way and businesses partner to raise resources needed to support success for local children and ... the opportunity to succeed.
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Elects Three New Trustees
Release Date:
10/16/2019
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- Three new trustees have been elected to the Board of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (JCF).
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Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations
Publication date:
07/2018
Based on survey responses of 205 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million, Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations provides a collection of data on topics such as how diversity relates to the work of nonprofits and what demographic information nonprofits and funders alike are collecting — and how that information is used. The data in this report can inform foundation leaders and staff as they consider how they can most helpfully engage with their grantees on the topic of diversity.
Plainville Community Fund Celebrates Its Plainville Roots
Release Date:
10/14/2019
... on October 5th. Trolleys took participants around to 12 sites where volunteers shared the historical background of the sites. Accompanying the tour were brochures bringing ...
Webster Bank Honored with ABA Foundation Distinguished Service Award
Release Date:
10/10/2019
WATERBURY, CT -- Webster Bank is proud to announce that Kathy Luria, senior vice president, director of Philanthropy and Community Affairs, has been named the 2019 winner of the American Bankers Association Foundation’s George Bailey Distinguished Service Award.
Oct
22
2019 Valley Community Index Unveiling
The Valley Community Foundation and its community partners invite you for the release of the 2019 Valley Community Index.
Valley Community Foundation Releases Comprehensive Findings of Regional Well-Being and Socioeconomic Data in 2019 Index Report
Release Date:
10/22/2019
This report reflects the most recent data collection efforts to examine the social, economic, and physical health of the Valley’s populations and updates the 2016 Valley Community Index report with new information.
Oct
28
Raise a Pint for Local Men & Boys
Raise the quality of life for local men and boys by raising a pint with the Men & Boys’ Fund of Main Street Community Foundation.
Raise a Pint to Raise Funds for Local Men and Boys October 28
Release Date:
10/07/2019
BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation's Men & Boys’ Fund is holding the second annual “Raise a Pint” at Main Street Pint & Plate in Bristol on Monday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m.
Newman's Own Foundation Supports Nutrition Initiatives With $2 Million in Grants
Release Date:
10/01/2019
... have access to adequate food due to lack of money or other resources. Newman's Own Foundation has been supporting a ...