Disaster Relief

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
An Update on the Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Since establishing the fund within 48 hours of the devastating hurricane hitting the island of Puerto Rico we’ve collected $41,428 in gifts and grants from individuals and organizations including support from our own foundation and the American Savings Foundation. An additional $7,500 was granted and designated by our Foundation for local efforts raising our total amounted committed to $48,928.

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Saturday, November 18, 2017
Generous Local Donors Support Puerto Rico Relief

WATERBURY, CT -- In the wake of several fall hurricanes, Connecticut Community Foundation heard from donors wondering how to give so that they would make an impact in the affected communities. They heard particular concern for Puerto Rico, where many local residents have ties and where damage is especially devastating.

Boston Marathon Tragedy
Associate Grant Makers (Boston, MA) compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013.
Oklahoma City Tornado
A 2-mile wide EF4 tornado raced through parts of Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013, leaving behind a swath of destruction.