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BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The Board of Directors of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County (UWCFC) has appointed Jeff Kimball of Westport as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Kimball assumes the role from Merle Berke-Schlessel, who retired after 17 years at the helm.
In 2019, several long term CT Early Childhood Funder Collaborative action items became reality. In addition, other efforts including cross agency collaboration and state/philanthropic coordination continued and were strengthened.
NORWALK, CT -- In 2020, Fairfield County's Community Foundation will award close to $1 million in scholarships to over 400 Fairfield County high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students to jump start their path to success. The application deadline is March 21, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- To increase access to STEAM experiences for 800 Hartford Latinx children, the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded The Children’s Museum a one-year, $20,000 grant to support its “Bringing STEAM to Hartford Latinx Children & Families” program.
The CT Early Childhood Funder Collaborative (CT ECFC), a project of CT Council for Philanthropy is accepting proposals from existing local early childhood collaboratives (such as STRIVE/Cradle to Career Coalitions, School Readiness Councils, former Discovery Early Childhood Collaboratives, DCF/Head Start Collaboratives, and Health Enhancement Community Collaboratives, etc.) to strengthen organizational capacity and implement birth to age 5 system projects. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 7, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- More than 1,400 Greater Hartford individuals and families who are facing homelessness will receive much needed help thanks to the work of five area nonprofit agencies and funding of more than $928,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut is proud to announce that its Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) affiliate has once again been named a Gold Level program.
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce that agencies interested in applying for funding during the 2020-2021 grant funding cycle may submit a Letter of Intent beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Letters of Intent are due on Friday, January 17, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health Foundation is issuing a request for proposals intended to support diverse grassroots advocacy organizations to advocate for expanding of Medicaid eligibility in Connecticut. Concept Papers are due February 1, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Health Foundation awards 20 grants totaling $1.4 million this quarter.
HARTFORD, CT -- “Disinvested: Building a Stronger Community from the Ground Up” is a seven-part series that includes discussions on Economic and Community Development, Community Safety, Workforce Development, Basic Human Needs and Education.
MERIDEN, CT -- Yesterday, the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals released a 2-1 decision that threatens the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision threatens the affordability of and access to coverage for anyone under age 65 living with a pre-existing health condition.
NORWALK, CT -- Compelling stories and stimulating conversations about impact being made throughout Fairfield County is the inspiration for the newest initiative of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF). The Community Foundation launched the first episode of their podcast series, Fairfield County Thrives, earlier this month.