Cowan Promoted to Program Officer at American Savings Foundation
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01/16/2024
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01/16/2024
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New Britain, CT – The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation and Wheeler have joined together to pilot a new Scholar Assistance Program.
American Savings Foundation Donates to Neighbors in Need Fund to Help Support City Residents, Families
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08/14/2020
NEW BRITAIN – Supporting more city residents and families, the American Savings Foundation has donated $35,000 toward United Way’s Neighbors in Need Fund. Because United Way already specializes in supporting local nonprofit organizations, the funds were able to get a quick turnaround and have been given toward six New Britain nonprofit organizations, including the Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc., Human Resources Agency of New Britain, the Prudence Crandall Center, YMCA of New Britain and Berlin, the CCARC Services for people with disabilities, and the Consolidated School District of New Britain.
This Is A Great Summer: Area Youth Get Chance to Join Workforce, Earn First Paycheck
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08/11/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- An American Savings Foundation grant allowed 30 youth to join the workforce and earn their first paychecks this summer. The $75,000 grant supported the New Britain Summer Youth Employment and Learning Programs and paid summer internship programs for college students, providing them with job readiness and career experience.
American Savings Foundation Announces Kenney Scholarship Winners, Including Nearly 50 from New Britian
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08/03/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation announced the recipients of the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Monday morning. With college students facing extra stress as they navigate the college process during a pandemic, ASF has awarded 107 local students a new scholarship that may help make the financial cost less of a concern.
Grants Provide a Work-Based Learning Summer Program to Students in Waterbury
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07/30/2020
WATERBURY, CT -- Thanks to the support of the American Savings Foundation and the Frederick W. Marzahl Memorial Fund, the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) is providing a six-week Work-Based Learning Summer Program for 40 at-risk and disadvantaged boys and girls from Waterbury. Generous grants of $24,000 from the American Savings Foundation, $10,000 from the Frederick W. Marzahl Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, and in-kind contributions from CJR, have funded this unique summer program, which includes vocational training in culinary arts, video and media production, horticulture and landscaping, and entrepreneurial skills development.
Area families in need of help with food, housing due to pandemic have additional option after grant
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06/30/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- As the COVID- 19 crisis continues to unfold, the Human Resources Agency of New Britain is able to continue helping families with the help of a grant from The American Savings Foundation. The ASF board of directors approved a grant of $56,500 to HRA for its emergency energy assistance program.
American Savings Foundation Awards $18,000 to Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries
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06/22/2020
WATERBURY, CT -- To support Greater Waterbury through the Covid-19 public health crisis, the American Savings Foundation board of directors awarded a $18,000 grant to Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries (GWIM).
Office of Early Childhood launches CTCARES for Family Child Care
Release Date:
05/16/2020
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood today announced that it has launched “CTCARES for Family Child Care” to provide support to licensed family child care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
American Savings Foundation Announces Spring 2020 Grants
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04/23/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded 28 grants totaling $77,498 through the Foundation’s new Community Grants program.
West Hartford YMCA receives $2,500 in Grant Funding for Power Scholars Academy
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04/22/2020
HARTFORD, CT -- The West Hartford YMCA received a $2,500 grant from the American Savings Foundation in support of The Power Scholars Academy™ (PSA). PSA is an evidence-based summer learning program designed to close the achievement gap for underserved students by mitigating summer learning loss for students in grades K through 5.
American Savings Foundation approves funding to make best impact in midst of COVID-19 crisis
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04/03/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors met recently in the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis and approved strategic decisions to help ensure funding will make the greatest impact to different organizations and programs in a time of need. The Foundation approved $288,500 in Program Grants and Community Grants to support a wide range of nonprofit and community partners. In keeping with emerging best practices, these grants were awarded with as few restrictions as possible, and in many cases can be used to support general operations.
Covid-19 Update from American Savings Foundation
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03/27/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- American Savings Fopundation relates their changed support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area Students are Encouraged to Apply for Robert T. Kenney Scholarship
Release Date:
01/14/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation is currently accepting applications from current high school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional adult students who will be enrolled in college for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications are due by March 31, 2020.
Two Key Staff Promoted at American Savings Foundation
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01/02/2020
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors announced that two long-time members of the staff have been promoted effective January 1, 2020. Cierra Stancil has been promoted to Program Officer for Grants, and Heather Hokunson has been promoted to Program Officer for Scholarships.
American Savings Foundation Awards Grant to Palace Theater Afterschool Program
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10/07/2019
WATERBURY, CT -- The Palace Theater in Waterbury announces that the American Savings Foundation has awarded the not-for-profit performing arts center a $13,500 grant in support of an afterschool language arts and theater appreciation program, Behind the Barricade - Social Responsibility and Justice, based on the Broadway hit musical Les Misérables.
Connecticut Service Providers Connect 397 Young People to Housing in 100 Days
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09/04/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- A group of service providers from across Connecticut announced Thursday that they have housed 397 youth and young adults in 100 days. The 100-Day Challenge was supported by funding from HUD, with an outpouring of philanthropic support from more than 20 funders across Connecticut.
Nonprofits Learn About American Savings Foundation's Grant Program
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08/21/2019
BERLIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation held an informational session for local nonprofits at the Berlin-Peck Library on Tuesday to learn about the foundation’s new Community Grants program.
Over 380 Scholarship Recipients Honored By American Savings Foundation
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08/08/2019
SOUTHINGTON, CT -- Over 500 guests filled the Aqua Turf Club Wednesday night, to celebrate the 381 recipients of the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship given by the American Savings Foundation.