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VCF Celebrates 14 Years of Community Philanthropy
The Great(est) Give: Over $1.7 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits
More than $250,000 Awarded as Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Makes First Grants of 2018
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
BAD SONS Beer Co. Doing Good Deeds in the Valley for The Great Give® 2018
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Awards $1,887,950 in Grants to 83 Area Nonprofits
New Online Resource Gives Local Nonprofit Organizations 50,000 Professional Volunteers at their Fingertips
MARCH 1st is Fairfield County Giving Day! “Give Where You Live” & Help Your Community Thrive at FCGives.org
Fairfield County's Giving Day is Just A Few Days Away - On March 1st, Over 430 Nonprofits Will Appeal To Your Generosity
NORWALK, CT -- In just a few days, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, the region’s biggest and most exciting philanthropic event that unites the community while making a difference in the lives of our neighbors will take place. At midnight on March 1st, more than 430 nonprofits will be reaching out throughout the region seeking to boost their funds, create awareness about the amazing work they do and compete for over $100,000 in cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.
Membership Drive Begins for Community Foundation’s Catalyst Fund
Nonprofit Organizations Invited To Participate in Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
WATERBURY, CT -- On April 24 and 25, 2018, Connecticut Community Foundation will host its sixth annual online community giving event, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills. Nonprofit organizations who serve the region are invited to register now. Ion Bank Foundation is the presenting sponsor.
Cox Trust Closes with Early-Stage Investments in Education, Environment, and Health
BOSTON, MA -- The Jessie B. Cox Trust, a 35-year charitable lead trust focused on New England, closed at the end of 2017. The family-led Trust has made over $107million in grants, funding efforts predominantly in education, environment, health, and the development of community foundations across the region.
Nonprofits to Vie for $100,000 in Giving Day 2018 Prizes
Branford Community Foundation Announces Four New Board Members
BRANFORD, CT -- The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has announced four new board members: Rita Berkson, Stephanie Donegan Dietz, Bob Mobeck, and Colin Sheehan.
$200K in New Grants End Community Foundation's Grantmaking Year
Valley Community Foundation Receives $1.4 Million Bequest
Community Foundation’s New Trustees Bring a Range of Experiences and Deep Commitment to Eastern Connecticut
NEW LONDON, CT -- Three new trustees, Mary Broderick, Harry Ferguson, and Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba, were introduced at the 2017 annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.