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Valley Community Foundation Celebrates 14 Years of Community Philanthropy
Nutmeg Nuggets: Philanthropic Group is Foundation; for Nutmeg, Other Nonprofits
TORRINGTON, CT -- Two now-legendary entities began in Torrington at almost the same instant in 1969 and have evolved into major institutions with important ties to each other. While Sharon Dante was launching a dance school called Nutmeg Ballet, members of the Torrington Club were starting a philanthropic group called the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving. Both began modestly and grew up together just a few blocks apart, changing their names over the years to become the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts and the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Connecticut Community Foundation’s Annual Report Celebrates its Donors and Community Partners—the “Bridge Builders” of Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills
VCF Celebrates 14 Years of Community Philanthropy
Tauck Family Foundation Honored with Philanthropy Award
Webster Bankers Teach JA in a Day in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT -- More than 50 Webster Bankers spent the school day teaching financial literacy to students at Tinker Elementary School in Waterbury, the largest JA in a Day event of 2018 for the Bank.
Luria Named Board Chair of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
WATERBURY, CT -- Webster Bank is pleased to announce that Kathy Luria, senior vice president of community affairs and director of philanthropy, has been named chair of the board of directors of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
The Great(est) Give: Over $1.7 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (The Foundation) is excited to announce the results of The Great Give® 2018, the region’s ninth community-wide online fundraising event for nonprofits serving The Foundation’s 20-town region. In 36 hours, the community raised over $1.7 million, far surpassing previous years, for Greater New Haven’s nonprofits. Nearly 11,000 donors gave to 406 nonprofits, once again proving their commitment to our community.
More than $250,000 Awarded as Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Makes First Grants of 2018
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s first grant awards of 2018 have been made, with more than a quarter of a million dollars being awarded to local non-profit organizations and programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.
Charitable Giving Under Threat with New Tax Law
HARTFORD, CT -- David Obedzinski, president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, voices his concerns about changes in the federal tax law that may negatively impact charitable giving in 2018. He encourages increased volunteering and giving to nonprofits, "Let's work together to shift the focus to what's best for our community without leaning on a potential tax deduction as a motivator. Let's do it for the right reasons, together, as one generous nation, indivisible and with care for all."
Connecticut Community Foundation to Host 6th Annual Online Give-A-Thon on April 24-25
The 36-hour “Give Local” campaign will benefit 257 local nonprofits
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, New Britain Bees Partner to Support Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and New Britain Bees professional baseball club will join forces on Saturday, May 19, to raise money for victims of Hurricane Maria and to treat hundreds of New Britain school students and their family members from Puerto Rico displaced by last fall’s devastating storm to a night at the ballpark.
BAD SONS Beer Co. Doing Good Deeds in the Valley for The Great Give® 2018
DERBY, CT -- Charity is on tap at BAD SONS Beer Company in Derby for The Great Give® 2018! Throughout the month of April, proceeds from the BAD SONS’ Charitable Tap Line will be going towards a “great” cause. $1 from every beer purchased from the Charity Tap Line will be going towards a prize for Valley nonprofit organizations participating in The Great Give® 2018.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Awards $1,887,950 in Grants to 83 Area Nonprofits
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Way to Host Community Campaign Celebration, Annual Meeting
New Online Resource Gives Local Nonprofit Organizations 50,000 Professional Volunteers at their Fingertips
WATERBURY, CT -- Connecticut Community Foundation has partnered with Catchafire to create an online platform that connects local nonprofit organizations to a network of over 50,000 passionate and skilled volunteers throughout the country—for free.
MARCH 1st is Fairfield County Giving Day! “Give Where You Live” & Help Your Community Thrive at FCGives.org
Waterbury Chamber Recognizes Jim Smith for His Dedication to Webster, the City of Waterbury and the Chamber
PROSPECT, CT -- Lynn Ward, president and CEO of the Waterbury Regional Chamber presents Jim Smith, non-executive chairman and former CEO of Webster Bank, with a solid brass whale in recognition of his many years of dedication to Webster, the city of Waterbury and the Waterbury Regional Chamber.