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Hartford Leaders, Agencies Engage In Aid Talks And Waiting Game For Puerto Rican Families
HARTFORD, CT -- As people fleeing Puerto Rico begin to trickle into Connecticut, an informal coalition of city officials, philanthropists, hospitals, public schools and faith groups have been mobilizing, even as they face a big unknown: How many families will need their help? The disaster in Puerto Rico also has brought together a network of potential partners including Travelers, MetroHartford Alliance, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
United Way 2-1-1 Continues to Respond to Hurricane Needs
After the Storms…
MERIDEN, CT -- Jill Zorn and Stephanie Clarke from Universal Health Care Foundation discuss the health care challenges after the storms including public health impacts, mental health issues, and health equity.
Funders Respond to Charlottesville and Resources
CCP Policy Update - September 7, 2017
CCP Update - DACA Renewal Scholarships
A Promise to Dreamers Worth Keeping
QUINCY, MA -- Nick Donohue, president & CEO of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, the largest philanthropic organization in New England focused exclusively on education, urges protections for students affected by DACA change in this statement published in Commonwealth Magazine.
Debate Over Prescription Drug Pricing Moves To States
HARTFORD, CT -- The Yale Global Health Justice Partnership, in collaboration with the National Physicians Alliance and Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, released a policy paper entitled, “Curbing Unfair Drug Prices: A Primer for States.” The paper is intended to outline the state-level initiatives that can be taken to rein in prescription drug prices.
CT Philanthropy Digest - August 2017
Early Childhood: An Effective Long-term Investment in Connecticut’s Children
HARTFORD, CT -- Richard A. Sussman, director of early childhood investments for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, makes the case for "good investments based on research about what really works and have promise for making a positive and long-term impact." "One of the state’s recent examples of a good investment is the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Budget proposals recommend decreasing or eliminating the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to create short-term savings.
Partnership Pledges More Help For Hartford Community Schools
CCP Response to Charlottesville
Targeting Skyrocketing Drug Prices, Yale Students Prepare Roadmap for Lawmakers
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Yale Global Health Justice Partnership (GHJP), in collaboration with the National Physicians Alliance and the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, released a policy white paper, “Curbing Unfair Drug Prices: A Primer for States,” this week that seeks to advance state-level legislative efforts to rein in prescription drug prices by providing lawmakers with a clear picture of the strategies at their disposal.
Charitable Givers Expect Uptick in Nonprofit Demands
HARTFORD, CT -- John Stearns of the Hartford Business Journal reports on the " uncertain local and state budgets that are clouding nonprofits' financial forecasts. CCP President Karla Fortunato, The Hartford's VP of Corporate Sustainabilty Diane Cantello and TANGO's Director of Nonprofit Education and Consulting Jack Horak give quotes, through the article.
Study Finds At-Risk Wrap-Around Supports Critical to Child Care and Preschool Quality
Fully Funding Connecticut Early Care Would Generate More than $13 Billion in Economic Activity, Report Finds
NEW HAVEN, CT -- In a new study, Connecticut Voices for Children analyzes the economic impact of early care and education programs in Connecticut. The research was supported by Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Report: ACA Has Reduced Connecticut Uninsured Rate By 45 Percent
HARTFORD, CT -- A report this week by the Connecticut Health Foundation says the Affordable Care Act is responsible for reducing the state’s uninsured rate by 45 percent and bringing in more than $1 billion in new federal funds.
What’s at stake: New data on the impact of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT -- As lawmakers debate major changes to the federal health law, it is important to understand what’s at stake in Connecticut. The Connecticut Health Foundation commissioned the Urban Institute to model the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Connecticut, with a focus on state residents who might lack health care coverage without it.