ROCKY HILL, CT – Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund is beginning to disburse payments to those who are suffering the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund has raised approximately $450,000 for the first round of distributions to help Connecticut residents who have lost their jobs, lost hours at work, or may be…
ORANGE, CT – United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas today announced they are donating approximately 6,900 protective masks to Yale New Haven Health, amid a shortage of protective gear for medical personnel fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The 3,700 surgical masks and 3,200 N95 respirators are being shipped today to a state receiving center.…
Last week, Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) announced that, in light of the rapidly developing Covid-19 situation, we reluctantly canceled our Annual Benefit scheduled for April 24. The event is our most important fundraiser, and this year’s event was to feature the amazing Gloria Gaynor. Along with everyone in the world, we are…
STAMFORD CT – In a outstanding showing of community concern, RISE Nitro Brewing Company coordinated with other food and beverage businesses to create care packages for healthcare and emergency response workers on the front lines. RISE partnered with Kelly’s Four Plus, Muscle Up, and Zesty Z to create 30 boxes containing 36 cans of…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a second philanthropic donor has stepped forward to help Connecticut’s school districts – particularly those that are under-resourced – employ remote learning methods as classes remain canceled statewide for an extended period due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Indra and Raj Nooyi have informed the governor…
WALLINGFORD, CT – Ray and Barbara Dalio and Dalio Philanthropies have given $500,000 to Connecticut Food Bank as part of a $4 million donation to support medical care and food assistance to people in Connecticut affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will support Connecticut Food Bank and its network by providing significant funding during…
Norwalk, CT – March 12, 2020 – The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters are accepting nominations for their annual National Philanthropy Day ® Awards Program, to be held on November 13, 2020, at the Trumbull Marriott and Conference Center. The deadline for award nominations is May 1, 2020. National Philanthropy Day…
Here’s some good news in an otherwise crazy world we’ve been living in. Everyone is invited to join a free Virtual Dance Party, live on Facebook, tonight, Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. EST in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Joe Agostino, a 24-year-old graduate of Norwalk High School Sacred Heart University…
Norwalk, CT – The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s CommunityFoundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations and other concerned entities. The Community Foundation is pleased to share that more than $500,000 has already been pledged by these Founding Fund Partners who have each contributed at least…
Stamford, CT – SilverSource is grateful for a grant to support its Housing Stability for seniors program, providing emergency financial assistance, counseling and advocacy to financially struggling older adults so they may maintain their housing, and reduce the risk of homelessness. (contributed photo) SilverSource received a $50,000 grant from the John H. & Ethel G.…