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YMCA of Greater Hartford Receives Grant from Black Giving Circle at Hartford Foundation to Support Youth Financial Literacy
Hartford Generation Work Launches Workforce Leaders Academy
HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Generation Work has announced the inaugural class of the Workforce Leaders Academy (WLA). The WLA is a 12-month fellowship designed to improve the quantity, quality and sustainability of efforts to move young adults ages 18-29 to work. WLA is a project of Hartford Generation Work, in collaboration with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners, the City of Hartford and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. WLA is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with additional support by the Nutmeg Foundation and Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.
Amid State Funding Cuts, Nonprofits Rethink Their Operations
Citizens Charitable Foundation Announces $250,000 in Grants To Non-Profits
PROVIDENCE, RI -- The Citizens Charitable Foundation today announced the recipients for nearly $250,000 in grants to non-profit organizations serving those in need across the communities served by the bank.
On Giving Tuesday, Nonprofits Take Stock of Connecticut Philanthropy
Fund Started to Support Men & Boys
Valley Community Foundation Awards $881,000 in Single- and Multi-Year Grants
Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2018 Slated for March 1st
Career Resources, Inc. wins $200K grant from Bank of America to continue its commitment to workforce development in Southern CT
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Career Resources, Inc. has been named a 2017 Neighborhood Builder® by Bank of America. The nonprofit is being recognized for its holistic, integrated approach to helping area residents gain and retain employment. The Neighborhood Builders (#NeighborhoodBuilders) grant will provide Career Resources, Inc. with a unique combination of leadership development, $200,000 in flexible funding, involvement in a network of peer organizations across the U.S. and the opportunity to access capital in order to expand their impact in the Southern Connecticut community.
Community Foundation Grants Provide Support Amid 2017's Unprecedented Challenges
Grantmaker Response to State Fiscal Crisis
Liberty Bank, Rotary Clubs Raise Record $356,372 to Help Fill Thanksgiving Food Baskets
MIDDLETOWN, CT -- A 2016 study conducted by the United Ways of Connecticut reports that more than one-third of all state households are not earning enough to cover their basic needs, including food.
Generous Local Donors Support Puerto Rico Relief
Newman's Own Foundation is Teaming Up with CrowdRise To Launch $500,000 Holiday Challenge
Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce: Working Cities Challenge Update
TORINGTON, CT -- One of the most exciting initiatives we have undertaken this year is the Boston Federal Reserve Working Cities Challenge. The City of Torrington and the Chamber are the co-leads. It features a competition for three year grant funds in ten selected postindustrial cities in Connecticut.
Liberty Bank Presents Willard M. Mcrae Community Diversity Award to Lottie Scott
NORWICH, CT -- Liberty Bank has presented Lottie Scott of Norwich with the 2017 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. Scott, a strong community advocate and leader over the last 25 years, received her award from bank officials at a gala reception at the Norwich Inn Wednesday night that was attended by some 100 friends, family members, bank officials, and community leaders.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Grant Supports Weitzman Institute Community eConsult Network Pilot in CT
HARTFORD, CT -- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Community eConsult Network to test the use of electronic specialty consults (eConsults) at three health centers in Connecticut.
Report: 1 in 10 Young Adults Experience Homelessness During 1 Year, High Number are LGBTQ
Teens To Keep Up Conservation Work At Beardsley Zoo Thanks To $10K Grant
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The Beardsley Zoo’s Conservation Discovery Corps will continue its programming for teens thanks to a $10,000 grant from People’s United Community Foundation. The grant will support the zoo’s program designed for high school students to work alongside field biologists and study the role of zoos in conservation and education.