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Current Member Press Releases

United Way Day of Caring Sets New Record, 2010 United Way Community Campaign Goal Announced
September 3, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) The 2010 United Way Community Campaign kicked off on Friday, September 3 with a celebration at local United Way headquarters and a record-breaking United Way Day of Caring volunteer effort.
Travelers Executive Andy Bessette to Chair 2010 United Way Community Campaign
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) United Way is pleased to announce that Andy Bessette, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of The Travelers Companies, Inc., will chair the 2010 United Way Community Campaign.
Despite economy, Connecticut’s grantmaking tops $902.7 million
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22% increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Aetna And Bobby Flay Kick Off A Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living Revolution With The Aetna Healthy Food Fight
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) 10-City Cooking Contest to Feature Flay, Other Celebrity Chefs. Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the launch of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight, a healthy cooking contest developed with chefs from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
SBM Charitable Foundation Announces 2010 Scholarship Awards
August 30, 2010 (MANCHESTER, CT) The SBM Charitable Foundation has announced its 2010-2011 college scholarship winners. One hundred three scholarships to undergraduate and graduate school students were awarded totaling $200,000.

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Current Members In The News

Despite economy, Connecticut’s grantmaking tops $902.7 million - StamfordPlus
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22% increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Grants From Connecticut Groups Totaled $903 Million In 2008 - Hartford Courant
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) If you were looking for a grant from a Connecticut-based foundation in 2008, you may have hit the jackpot: The state's grantmakers handed out $902.7 million that year, a philanthropic council says.
Study finds philanthropy grew in 2008 in Connecticut - The Day
September 1, 2010 (NEW LONDON, CT) State philanthropy records show a 22-percent increase in grant distributions for 2008, despite the onset of the Great Recession.
Grants From Connecticut Groups Totaled $903 Million In 2008 - Fox CT
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) If you were looking for a grant from a Connecticut organization in 2008, maybe you hit the jackpot: State-based grantmakers handed out $902.7 million, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
CT charitable grants climbed from 2006 to 2008 - Hartford Business Journal
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22 percent increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Aetna, Bobby Flay sponsor healthy cook off - Hartford Business Journal
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is joining America's chefs and Aetna Inc. in a $10,000 recipe contest to spotlight healthy cuisine.
YWCA Receives Grant, Anti-Bullying Video In Middletown - Hartford Business Journal Nonprofit Notebook
August 30, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) YWCA Hartford Region recently received a $95,000 transitional operating support grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Middlesex County Community Foundation supported the creation of a video called the “No Bully Zone."
Connecticut Landmarks Awarded $100,000 Hartford Foundation Grant - Hartford Courant
August 25, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) A $100,000 challenge grant for restoration of the historic Amos Bull House has been awarded to Connecticut Landmarks by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
New London County residents visit museum for free - Norwich Bulletin
August 25, 2010 (OLD LYME, CT) Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, all residents of New London County receive free admission to the Florence Griswold Museum from Tuesday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 19. Visitors must show proof of residency.
A Legal Haven For Web-Savvy Poor People - Connecticut Law Tribune
August 23, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut Network for Legal Aid has launched a new website, www.ctnla.org, to help their services to low-income residents. Funding for the website and e-content manager comes primarily from the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
Health Justice CT Launches New Website to Gather Conversations, News, Information and Educational Resources - PRWeb
August 23, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) A new website was launched by Health Justice CT, an innovative initiative dedicated to achieving health justice for everyone in Connecticut. The program is funded by the Connecticut Health Foundation.
AROUND TOWN: Scholarships - New Britain Herald
August 22, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) American Savings Foundation recently held its Annual Scholarship Reception for deserving central Connecticut area students.
Torrington Historical Society hosting lecture series in September - The Register Citizen
August 22, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut and the Connecticut Humanities Council, are the sponsors of the Torrington Historical Society’s lecture series in September.
Innovative grant program aids area elderly, disabled - The Register Citizen
August 20, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) A matching grant of $20,000 from The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut will enable The Chore Service help elderly and disabled citizens live safely and independently.
Grant money results in summer jobs - New Britain Herald
August 20, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recently awarded a $10,000 grant to expand existing local subsidized jobs and summer employment programs. The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy helped organize the securing of $12.5 million statewide in Federal Recovery Act funds available through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Students get American Savings scholarships - Avon News
August 20, 2010 (AVON, CT) The American Savings Foundation celebrated its announcement of 377 new college scholarships totaling $625,000 at its annual scholars reception on Thursday, Aug. 12.
Community foundation announces second-cycle grants given locally - The Litchfield News
August 20, 2010 (LITCHFIELD, CT) The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut has made awards to 13 area non-profit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2010, including grants to the Litchfield Community Center.
NewAlliance and First Niagara Will Combine to Create a Top-25 U.S. Bank With More Than $29 Billion in Assets, $18 Billion in Deposits and 340 Branches Across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Upstate New York - The Wall Street Journal
August 19, 2010 (BUFFALO, NY) The boards of directors of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. and New Haven, Connecticut-based NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. announced that the companies entered into a merger agreement, valued on a fixed exchange ratio of 1.10 shares of First Niagara stock for each NewAlliance share. The transaction does not affect NewAlliance's existing pledges to community and philanthropic activities, and the current NewAlliance Foundation will continue to operate independently serving local communities.
NewAlliance Bank to be acquired by Niagara Financial Group - Hartford Business Journal
August 19, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) NewAlliance Bancshares, one of Connecticut's largest in-state lenders has been acquired by New York-based Niagara Financial Group, a deal that will create one of the largest 25 banks in the United States.
Housework just got easier with grant from foundation - Republican American
August 19, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) A chore service for the elderly, based in Sharon, stands to reap for many years to come the rewards of an endowment built in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.
Recent Grant Awards By Area Foundation - Litchfield County Times
August 19, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut announced it has made awards to 13 area nonprofit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2010.
Scholarships Awarded - Good News About Torrington
August 19, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) More than 100 area students received assistance with their higher education costs from The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.
Comcast Awards $39,000 in scholarships to Connecticut students
August 18, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) 39 Connecticut high school seniors are receiving a helping hand for college in the form of $1,000 scholarships from the Comcast Foundation.
New Community Program Addresses Childhood Behavioral Health Needs - Hartford Courant
August 18, 2010 (MIDDLETOWN, CT) A newly formed partnership program among a group of community organizations, funded through the Connecticut Health Foundation, will provide early identification of behavioral health needs and early intervention for children during their elementary school years.
Nonprofit funding available in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield County - RepublicanAmerican
August 17, 2010 (WATERBURY, CT) The Connecticut Community Foundation is accepting letters of inquiry for its second round of funding for 2010.
Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut to offer Growing Together in Fairfield County - StamfordPlus
August 17, 2010 (STAMFORD, CT) Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is proud to announce a series of programs and workshops sponsored by a $10,000 grant received from the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
Foundation’s Grants Key To Federal Aid - Hartford Business Journal's Nonprofit Notebook
August 16, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) A Connecticut view of the "Giving Pledge, a recent agreement among 40 of the wealthiest Americans to give away much of their fortunes to charity, with quotes from Connecticut Council for Philanthropy President Nancy Roberts. The Nonprofit Notebook also includes information on Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's involvement in leveraging TANF federal government stimulus funds for Greater Hartford.
Savings foundation helps fund work program for Connecticut Junior Republic in Litchfield - The Register Citizen
August 15, 2010 (LITCHFIELD, CT) A program offered by Connecticut Junior Republic will now include a six-week work-based learning summer program for 30 at-risk and disadvantaged boys and girls, through a grant of $26,550 from the American Savings Foundation.
Grant to help CCSU mark Civil War anniversary - New Britain Herald
August 13, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) A gift of $50,000 to Central Connecticut State University from The Travelers Companies, Inc. will help fund a living history event marking the American Civil War’s sesquicentennial.
Citi Foundation grant supports New Neighborhoods, Inc. - NorwalkPlus
August 13, 2010 (NORWALK, CT) The Citi Foundation has awarded $30,000 to New Neighborhoods Inc.
Hartford School Reform Measures Are Working - Hartford Business Journal
August 13, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Michelle Morey, vice president of marketing at Prudential Retirement and a board member of Achieve Hartford!, relates the good news about the Hartford Schools’ 2010 test results, a third year of improvements.
Girl Scouts Of Connecticut, Aetna Foundation Help Reduce Obesity and Improve Girls' Health - Hartford Courant
August 10, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Thousands of Connecticut girls this year will learn how to eat right and be fit, thanks to the new program Live Healthy, Lead Healthy offered by Girl Scouts of Connecticut and made possible in part by a $75,000 grant from the Aetna Foundation.
Business in brief - The Day
August 8, 2010 (NEW LONDON) The Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to the the Governor's Prevention Partnership supporting the Mentoring Program at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London.
Canton Public Library receives $29,700 grant - The Canton News
August 7, 2010 (CANTON, CT) Created in the first quarter of the 20th century, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is commemorating its 85th anniversary this year by awarding grants totaling $850,000 to advance 21st century computer and Internet technologies at public libraries in 29 Greater Hartford communities.
New Hartford lawyer appointed to Connecticut Health Foundations board of directors - The Register Citizen
August 6, 2010 (NEW HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Health Foundation has appointed Robert Krzys, a New Hartford resident and lawyer, to its board of directors.
Fairfield County Community Foundation awards $22,125 to the Stamford Public Education Foundation - ShorelinePlus
August 5, 2010 (STAMFORD, CT) The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) announced today that it has been approved to receive a grant of $22,125 from the Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF) in support of SPEF’s community outreach and advocacy efforts.
Mirror expands health coverage - CTmirror
August 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Mirror is expanding coverage of health and health care with the addition of Arielle Levin Becker to the reporting staff. Funding for health reporting at The Connecticut Mirror comes from supporters including the Connecticut Health Foundation.
State Grant Will Help Fund Pre-School Initiative - The Cheshire Herald
August 1, 2010 (CHESHIRE, CT) The Cheshire School District got a slight boost recently, thanks to a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation that will help fund early childhood education programming.

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