May
07
2019 CCP Annual Conference
... talks expose racism, inequality, and a criminal justice system that is anything but just. In all his work, Kaphar ...
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) Aims to Help Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Release Date:
02/06/2019
... sponsored by the IRS, where trained volunteers prepare and file state and federal returns for low- and moderate-income ...
Nearly $1 Million in Scholarship Opportunities Announced by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Release Date:
02/04/2019
NORWALK, CT -- Scholarships through FCCF are available for high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students residing in Bridgeport; Easton; Fairfield; Monroe; Milford; Shelton; Stratford; Trumbull and Westport.The application deadline is March 21, 2019.
Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 Launches New WHY I GIVE Video Contest!
Release Date:
02/05/2019
... Sponsors including Moffly Media; Star 99.9 and 95.9 the Fox; Hamlet Hub; Barrett Outdoor and News12 Connecticut; ...
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Welcomes New Leadership and Member to 2019 Board of Directors
Release Date:
01/29/2019
... dynamics surrounding the American criminal justice system and a frequent contributor to the Washington Post, ...
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Awards More Than $1.25 Million to 885 Organizations in 2018
Release Date:
01/28/2019
WELLESLEY, MA -- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation today announced that it awarded more than $1.25 million in grants to 885 nonprofit organizations in more than 350 communities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire in 2018. Since its inception in 1980, the Foundation has granted more than $150 million in funds throughout the four states.
Funder Rountable Discussion - State Innovation Model (SIM) Health Enhancement Community Initiative
Publication date:
12/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- On December 4, 2018, funders from across Connecticut came together to discuss an opportunity to create community-driven solutions to poor health, health inequity, and growing health care costs in Connecticut. The topic for the discussion was the Health Enhancement Community (HEC) Initiative. Access the meeting brief.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Welcomes Director of Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups
Release Date:
01/24/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce Lisa M. Cretella, M.S.W. has joined its team as Director of Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups.
Member eBrief - January 2019
Release Date:
01/25/2019
... strategic transformation projects for the DC public school system and served as the executive director of a family foundation working to improve the foster care system. Read more >> The Community Foundation for Greater New ...
Over $55,000 in Grants Announced at Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception
Release Date:
01/18/2019
BRISTOL, CT -- A record $55,227 in grants was awarded during the Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception.
Latino Youth Internship, Mentoring, College Prep and Financial Literacy Program Receives Grant from the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
01/14/2019
... performance, been involved with the juvenile justice system, or face issues with their legalization status. ...
United Way Launches Coalition to Help Those Impacted By Government Shutdown
Release Date:
01/15/2019
ROCKY HILL, CT -- United Way Worldwide recently announced that it will lead the formation of the United for U.S. coalition, a joint effort by corporate partners, organized labor, the United Way network and nonprofits to assist furloughed federal workers and others impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
New Fund at Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to Honor Long-Time New Britain Dentist Dr. Walter R. Fletcher, Jr. and Family
Release Date:
01/14/2019
... said Dr. Fletcher, whose children, Andrew T. Fletcher and Sarah Fletcher Meaney, joined him in establishing the fund on ...
State Office of Early Childhood Welcomes Bye with $8.5 Million from Feds
Release Date:
01/14/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) has announced what amounts to a welcome gift for its incoming leader, former State Senator Beth Bye, named by Gov. Lamont two weeks ago to head the state agency. Just days ahead of Lamont’s inauguration, OEC said it had been awarded an $8,591,087 federal grant – funds intended to enable the state to design and launch better, more cost-effective systems serving families with young children.
Jan
16
Community Foundation Webinar: Future Trends in Philanthropy
A webinar designed for, but not exclusive to, community foundations.
Jan
17
Corporate Giving Webinar: Employee Resource Groups
A webinar is designed for staff involved with corporate foundations, giving programs, or advised funds at a community foundation; however, grantmakers of all types are invited to attend.
Cigna Helps Customers Affected by California Wildfires, Cigna Foundation Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross for Recovery
Release Date:
11/13/2018
BLOOMFIELD, CT -- The Cigna Foundation is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross to help California residents recover from wildfires sweeping the state, and will match Cigna employee donations made to the American Red Cross, up to $100,000.
Cigna Grant Enables March of Dimes to Expand Supportive Pregnancy Care
Release Date:
11/28/2018
BLOOMFIELD, CT -- A three-year, $310,000 grant from the Cigna Foundation will enable March of Dimes to expand a new model of group prenatal care – Supportive Pregnancy Care – designed to help improve the health of moms and babies during pregnancy, labor and delivery and infancy.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon Featuring Tracee Ellis Ross
Release Date:
01/03/2019
... Hearst Connecticut Media Group; Star 99.9 and 95.9 the Fox. Sponsorship information is available by emailing Rebecca ...