B of A’s Hutensky bridges the intersection of business and community
Release Date:
04/06/2020
Jill Hutensky is recognized as one of 15 remarkable women in the Hartford Business Journal's 2020 Women in Business Award.
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Ibsen matches community’s needs with Travelers’ resources
Release Date:
04/06/2020
Marlene Ibsen is recognized in the Hartford Business Journal's 2020 Women in Business Award.
Boehringer Ingelheim, Sodexo, and Food Rescue US Collaborate to Nourish Fairfield County’s Food Insecure in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Release Date:
04/06/2020
Partnership Ensures Job Security While Serving the Community
CCP Member Call with Lisa Tepper Bates - April 3, 2020
Publication date:
04/2020
CCP's Member Check-in on April 3, 2020 included a presentation by Lisa Tepper Bates, from the Office of the Governor, chair of the Recovery/Immediate Needs Subgroup of Commissioner David Lehman's Long Term Recovery Committee.
FCCF's Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund Weekly Update & Challenge Grant
Release Date:
04/03/2020
NORWALK, CT -- The generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations across Fairfield County and beyond has been extraordinary. In the two weeks since the Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund was established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, more than $1.375 MILLION has been donated.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Addresses Impact of COVID-19
Release Date:
04/03/2020
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces today the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut.
American Savings Foundation approves funding to make best impact in midst of COVID-19 crisis
Release Date:
04/03/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors met recently in the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis and approved strategic decisions to help ensure funding will make the greatest impact to different organizations and programs in a time of need. The Foundation approved $288,500 in Program Grants and Community Grants to support a wide range of nonprofit and community partners. In keeping with emerging best practices, these grants were awarded with as few restrictions as possible, and in many cases can be used to support general operations.
The Hardest Hit: Who is Supporting Communities of Color During COVID-19?
Release Date:
04/02/2020
NEW YORK, NY -- In New York City and elsewhere, data is already revealing that communities of color have higher infection rates.
United Way COVID-19 Response Fund helping those with financial ills
Release Date:
04/03/2020
MIDDLETOWN, CT -- Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund is beginning to disburse payments to those who are suffering the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund has raised approximately $450,000 for the first round of distributions to help Connecticut residents who have lost their jobs, lost hours at work, or may be facing other financial hardships as a result of the pandemic.
Connecticut Restaurant Association launches hospitality relief fund
Release Date:
04/01/2020
FARMINGTON, CT -- The Connecticut Restaurant Association launched a relief fund Wednesday to help hospitality workers throughout the state, and will distribute individual $500 grants to employees whose jobs have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The fund will be supported by private, community, and individual donations.
Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo Announce Comprehensive Campaign to Support the 2020 Census
Release Date:
04/01/2020
Philadelphia, PA -- In the spirit of connectivity and community, Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo have launched cross-company campaigns to encourage Americans to participate in the first ever digital census.
Travelers Pledges $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Release Date:
04/01/2020
NEW YORK, NY -- The Travelers Companies, Inc. today announced a $5 million commitment to assist families and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Foundations Adopt Policies to Move More Money Faster, and With Fewer Restrictions
Release Date:
04/01/2020
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Chronicle for Philanthropy reports on foundations adapting their policies, and spoke with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven as one foundation that has shifted its calendar.
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Pledges Aid for Emergency Needs
Release Date:
04/02/2020
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, with help from local donors and fundholders, has made an initial pledge of $470,000 in support of emergency needs in Northwest Connecticut.
Meriden, Southington YMCAs provide free child care for hospital employees, first responders
Release Date:
04/01/2020
MERIDEN, CT -- Two local YMCAs are participating in a new state-led initiative to provide child care for children of hospital employees and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Southington/Cheshire Y awaits funding from the state, the Main Street Community Foundation has donated $25,000 to get the child care services up and running.
COVID-19 Funder Resources
Publication date:
04/2020
Find COVID-19 Resources for Funders, including webinars and recordings, best practice articles, and more.
Larson Campaign Establishes Fund at Hartford Foundation to Provide Meals to Health Care Workers on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Crisis
Release Date:
03/31/2020
HARTFORD, CT -- John B. Larson Healthcare Worker Nourishment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving will contribute to organizations that provide onsite, on-the-job nourishment and sustenance to those health care workers who are treating and caring for people impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic at hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Connecticut’s First Congressional District.
Funder COVID-19 News
Release Date:
09/01/2020
Find news about CCP Members and other Funders responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.