Civil Rights, Social Action

Letter on Census Citizenship Question

Connecticut Council of Philanthropy was one of 33 philanthropy serving organizations that signed onto a letter opposing the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
CCP Public Policy Update: Census Workshops for Nonprofits

HARTFORD, CT -- Learn about the upcoming Census workshops series that CCP is co-sponsoring with Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance, Connecticut Data Collaborative, and several CCP members throughout January. The Count Me in 2020 Workshop Series intends to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of the Census to Connecticut, to explain precisely how it will work, and to seek the assistance of organizations in communities statewide.

Friday, October 12, 2018
CCP Policy Update (10/12/2018)

HARTFORD, CT -- CCP gives an update about news of proposed regulations that would curtail the right to assemble on federal land.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
CCP Policy Update (10/2/2018)

HARTFORD, CT -- CCP gives updates on civic engagement efforts by Connecticut funders and nonprofits (two events are on October 3, so register today!); and current Federal developments on: the Public Charge for Immigrants; regulations in response to the SALT workarounds; and the Johnson Amendment.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Philanthropy’s Response to the Government Shutdown

CCP President Maggie Gunther Osborn comments on thoughts from Maya Rhodan, TIME contributor and journalist, as a way to highlight the reality of the government shutdown and its impact on communities and people.