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Nellie Mae Education Foundation Announces Their Supporting Organizations Led By People of Color and Amplifying Youth Voice Grant Recipients
QUINCY, MA -- Nellie Mae Education Foundation announced their first grant awards under their new organizational strategy to advance racial equity in public education. The Supporting Organizations Led By People of Color grants will provide $100,000 annually for three years to organizations led by leaders of color who are working to transform barriers to racial equity in public education. The Amplifying Youth Voice grants seek to amplify the authentic voices of young people throughout New England, supporting their participation in decision-making that affects their futures. This grant fund will support youth organizing groups with three-year general operating support grants of $52,750 annually, as well as technical assistance focused on building their capacity, power, and voice.
The Broad View Fund Awards Grant to Innovative Collaboration
BRISTOL, CT -- On November 28, a $13,525 grant from The Broad View Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was awarded to support a collaborative exchange between Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, and the Talcott Center for Child Development. Together, they will be launching an innovative curriculum called Bristol=Resilient Children.
The NEA Foundation Names Sara Sneed New President and CEO
WASHINGTON, DC -- On the cusp of its 50th anniversary in 2019, the NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, today announced that Sara Sneed, a nationally recognized champion of public education, will succeed Harriet Sanford as president and CEO of the NEA Foundation on March 1, 2019.
Children in Enfield and Manchester Are Having a Great Time Learning the Old-Fashioned Way - Through Play
Tauck Family Foundation Announces Second Investee Cohort
WILTON, CT -- After a thorough and rigorous application and due diligence process, the Tauck Family Foundation is pleased to announce its Second Investee Cohort.
Community Foundation Awards More than $280,000 in Grants
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- In its second round of funding of the year, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded more than $280,000 in grants to a wide variety of community programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Invests More Than $160,000 in Support of Local Children and Families
ENFIELD, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced more than $160,000 in awards for programs and partnerships that benefit children, youth and families in the North Central region.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Invests Nearly $350,000 to Support Windham Region Youth and Families
WINDHAM, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced nearly $350,000 in awards for programs and partnerships that benefit children, youth and families in the Windham region.
Danbury United Way Back-To-School Drive Valued at $43,770
More than 290 children were outfitted with supplies and necessities
United Way Seeks Sponsors for Back-To-School Programs in Danbury
DANBURY, CT -- Learn how you can help a Danbury student in need get ready to take on a new school year by joining United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) as a sponsor for its 2018 Back-To-School program in Danbury.
United Way, Hartford Public Schools to Celebrate Read Across America Day, March 2
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Read Across America Day 2018
WHO: United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Hartford Public Schools
Hartford Public Schools District Receives $380,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation to Support Family and School Community Partnership Efforts
HARTFORD, CT -- Across the nation, educators are placing greater emphasis on finding ways to authentically engage families and surrounding school communities in the support and expansion of educational opportunities for students Thanks to a recent
United Way of North Central Connecticut Invests in Education in Enfield
Funding to Provide 120 Books for United Way Read Aloud Event
ENFIELD, CT -- United Way of North Central Connecticut Regional Advisory Board today announced a $1,000 award for an early literacy program that benefits children in Enfield.
Windsor Public Schools Receives $334,690 Grant for Family and Community Partnership Plan
WINDSOR, CT -- Thanks in part to a Family and Community Partnership Plan funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Windsor Public Schools district continues to see an increase in student achievement. This initiative, funded with $334,690 from the Hartford Foundation this year, is designed to help the district to partner with families and community stakeholders in support of raising student success.
Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership Hosts Community Report Out
DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership in conjunction with the United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce a Community Report Out event on January 23, 2018, at 8:00 am in the Community Room of the Danbury Police Headquarters.
United Way Neighborhood Initiative Positively Impacting Literacy Assessment Scores at Danbury’s Park Avenue School
DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Park Avenue School’s early reading scores show an increase of more than 10%, and for students involved in interventions by United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) that increase was more than 30%.
Program to Empower Latino Parents Receives Grant from the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- More Latino parents will receive the support they need to become effective advocates on behalf of their children thanks to a $20,000 grant to the Hartford Parent University from the Latino Endowment Fund (LEF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
New Studies Explore Partnership and Student Progress through Expanded Learning Opportunities
HARTFORD, CT -- New case studies sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Ford Foundation examine the current state of expanded learning as well as actions taken by district, state, philanthropic and other leaders within and outside of Connecticut to support students’ expanded learning.
Cox Charities Northeast 2018 Community Grant Application for STEAM Programs
Cox Charities Northeast, a charitable giving initiative of Cox Communications, is currently accepting applications for its 2018 Cox Charities Community Grant program for summer enrichment and after-school programming focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning. Applications will be accepted electronically until January 17, 2018.