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Nancy Roberts
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nroberts@ctphilanthropy.org

Carol Schofield
Director of Communications
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Media Resources

Press Room Archives
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's Press Room Archives lists member press releases and news from past months and past years.
Statistics and Trends
Profiles of giving and philanthropy in Connecticut, including "Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights."
Reports
The Council's Annual reports, Capital Campaign reports, Women and Girls Funds report, Community Foundation Survey results and other reports.

Current Press Releases

Health Foundation Appoints New Board Member
July 28, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) The board of the Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) recently selected Robert Krzys to serve a one-year term.
New Mission, Vision, Promotions at the Jewish Community Foundation
July 28, 2010 (WEST HARTFORD, CT) A new mission and vision will guide the future of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford and convey the increasingly critical role the Foundation plays in the community.
Web Site Launched for NW CT 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
July 23, 2010 (LITCHFIELD, CT) Information on homelessness in northwest Connecticut, as well as assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, is now available online.
People's United Community Foundation Responds to Connecticut Food Bank's Appeal with a $20,000 Grant
July 21, 2010 (FAIRFIELD, CT) People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has donated $20,000 to the Connecticut Food Bank in response to the urgent request for help as the need for food assistance rises throughout the state.
FCC 2-1-1 Designation Celebrates 10 years!
July 21, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Ten years ago today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 2-1-1 as the national 3-digit dialing code to help people gain access to health and human services. Connecticut was the first to offer statewide access to health and human services through the easy-to-remember 2-1-1 phone number.

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Current Members In The News

Newman’s Own Foundation to donate $350,000 for youth leadership event at UConn - ConnecticutPlus
July 28, 2010 (STORRS, CT) The Newman’s Own Foundation has announced it will contribute $350,000 to fund an annual International Leadership Development Program organized by the UNESCO Chair and Institute for Comparative Human Rights at the University of Connecticut.
Connecticut Community Care, Inc. receives grants - NorwalkPlus
July 28, 2010 (BRISTOL, CT) Connecticut Community Care, Inc. (CCCI) received two grants totaling $7,500 for its Independent Living Fund (ILF). The $5,000 grant from The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin, Inc., a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, will be used for CCCI’s North Central Regional Office’s clients, which serves these communities.
Community Foundation tackles issue of county’s homeless - The Register Citizen
July 24, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut has set out to gather information on homelessness, all part of addressing the larger issue, and has launched a Web site to further that mission.
Hartford Foundation Still Giving At Age 85 - Hartford Business Journal
July 26, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) One of the oldest nonprofit foundations — The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — recently celebrated its 85th anniversary by giving $850,000 to libraries in 29 towns in Connecticut.
Connecticut Bar Foundation grants available for legal help - Norwich Bulletin
July 21, 2010 (NORWICH, CT) The Connecticut Bar Foundation will accept applications for Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts and Interest on Trust Accounts grants beginning July 30.