“If You Want to Go Far, Go Together." In <b>Connecticut</b>, an Ambitious Collective Impact Push
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Local Nonprofits and Residents to Benefit from Community Foundation Grants
Release Date:
07/01/2019
BRISTOL, CT -- A total of 41 organizations representing a broad range of programs and projects received $126,459 in grant awards from Main Street Community Foundation
Women & Girls Fund Supports the Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls
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07/01/2019
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Women & Girls Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $1,000 to CT Women’s Education and Legal Fund to support the work of the Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls.
Greater Hartford Arts Landscape Study Reveals a Vibrant Industry Challenged by a Lack of Diversity and Shrinking Financial Resources
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06/27/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) have released their commissioned research of the Greater Hartford arts industry.
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8th Annual Free Seminar for Non-Profits
Join other non-profits in interactive sessions to gain valuable insights regarding legal and business issues relevant to your organizations.
Connecticut Health Foundation names two new board members, awards six grants
Release Date:
07/01/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health Foundation has named hospital executive Patrick A. Charmel and finance expert Cynthia H. Tseng to its board of directors.
Community Fund for Women & Girls Advances Gender Equity with $130,000 in Grants
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07/01/2019
NEW HAVEN, CT -- At The Community Fund for Women & Girls’ annual meeting, newly appointed Chair Karen Peart announced grant awards totaling $130,000 to 12 nonprofit partner organizations working to advance gender equity in the region.
Women’s Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $29,500 in Grants to Help Women and Girls Thrive
Release Date:
07/01/2019
WATERBURY, CT -- The Women's Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation—65 women of all ages eager to make an impact for women and girls in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills—awarded grants totaling $29,500 to five organizations serving the region.
New Britain Groups Fund 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness
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06/28/2019
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The local funders who are contributing to the the state wide 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness along with the Central Connecticut Coordinated Access Network include: the American Savings Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, United Way of West Central Connecticut, United Way of New Britain and Berlin, and Farmington Bank Community Foundation.
Nominations Sought in Middletown for Environmental Champion Awards
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06/28/2019
MIDDLETOWN, CT -- The Rockfall Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Champion Awards through July 22. The awards recognize individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses for environmental efforts that contribute to the quality of life in the Lower Connecticut River Valley, according to a press release. Areas recognized include preservation, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and environmental and sustainability education.
CHEFA Announces FY2019 Nonprofit Grant Program Awardees
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06/25/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) is pleased to announce the FY 2019 Nonprofit Grant Program awardees.
Over $300K Awarded to Local Organizations by Barnes Trust
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06/24/2019
SOUTHINGTON, CT -- A total of $308,150 was awarded from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust held at Main Street Community Foundation, to six programs working to improve the health and wellbeing of Southington residents.
Veterinary Studentd advance Animal and Human Health Through Research as Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars
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06/24/2019
DULUTH, GA -- More than 200 students from 42 veterinary schools in the U.S. and six other countries will forego vacation this summer and spend time in labs and classrooms. They will conduct hands-on research, network with academic and industry leaders and develop presentations of their research that they will share at a symposium in Boston in late July.
Hartford Foundation Program Boosts Nonprofits Earned Income Potential
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06/24/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- Nonprofit organizations across the Greater Hartford region are facing an increased demand for services despite limited government funding and declining donations. Some local organizations are proactively meeting this challenge by generating additional revenue through social enterprise: selling a product or service that complements their mission and supports the financial sustainability of the organization.
Waveny Park Conservancy in New Canaan Celebrates Donors, Projects
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06/24/2019
NEW CANAAN, CT -- The Waveny Park Conservancy in New Canaan, Connecticut, held a reception Saturday, June 15, 2019, in the restored parterre garden to celebrate its donors, including the Harlan and Lois Anderson Family Foundation, and longtime New Canaan resident Carole Clarkson, and her family’s foundation, the Jeniam Foundation.
Local Organizations Partner This Summer to Tackle Food Insecurity for Local Children and Families in Need
Release Date:
07/11/2019
NORWALK, CT - Stepping Stones Museum, Children’s Learning Centers of Connecticut (CLC), Filling in the Blanks, and Wholesome Wave are proud to announce their new collaboration titled Fueling Families. This five-week pilot program provides food, nutrition education and literacy support services for preschoolers in need in Stamford and Norwalk. Support for the pilot program came from: Ritter Family Foundation, Aiello Charitable Foundation, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation, Grace J. Fippinger Foundation, Rita and Leo Greenland Foundation, George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation, FactSet, Fairfield County Bank, First County Bank Foundation, Nestle Waters, People’s United Community Foundation, General Re, Palmer’s Darien, Bigelow Tea, and Bob’s Discount Furniture.
18-Hole Stroll Against Pancreatic Cancer Raises Over $65000
“And then I came to Connecticut, living here, and I wanted to start a walk in Connecticut, so I went to the Lustgarten Foundation and here we are ten ...
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26
America's Economic Divide - Implications for the CT Nonprofit Community
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Digital Tools for Census Outreach
Publication date:
06/2019
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) has supported the launch of a Digital Academy
American Savings Foundation Grants to Go to 14 New Britain Youth Programs
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06/19/2019
NEW BRITAIN - The American Savings Foundation has selected 14 city-based youth programs to receive more than $562,000 in grants. Recipients were chosen based on their contributions to providing positive youth development experiences in and out of school. More than 8,000 students will benefit from the programs during the coming school year, according to a release.