Hartford Region Nonprofits Can Apply for Support from Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund

Hartford Region Nonprofits Can Apply for Support from Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund

Back in 2021, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hispanic Federation formed an alliance to provide capacity-building support to Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, and other People of Color (BIPOC) community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout Hartford County, including all 29 cities and towns. Now, applications are being sought for a second round of funding.

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CT Nonprofits Receive Red Sox Recognition for Mental Health Initiatives

CT Nonprofits Receive Red Sox Recognition for Mental Health Initiatives

The Red Sox Foundation has announced recipients – including three Connecticut nonprofits - in the 8th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Five nonprofit organizations from each state in New England were nominated for the grant awards, dedicated to raising awareness and improving mental health outcomes.

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Hole In The Wall Gang Camp to Open Second Location in Maryland Next Year

Hole In The Wall Gang Camp to Open Second Location in Maryland Next Year

As The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp prepares to welcome campers for its 35th summer in Ashford, Conn., CEO James Canton and Board Member Bradley Cooper recently announced that the organization will open a second location on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2023, providing “a different kind of healing” to more children with serious illnesses and their families in the Mid-Atlantic.

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5 CT Nonprofits Vie for Public Votes, $10,000 Grant from Red Sox Foundation

5 CT Nonprofits Vie for Public Votes, $10,000 Grant from Red Sox Foundation

The Red Sox Foundation has announced that the voting period is now open for the 8th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Five nonprofit organizations from each state in New England, dedicated to raising awareness and improving mental health outcomes, have been nominated to receive grants.

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Junior Achievement Receives $250,000 Grant from CHEFA; Honors Travelers and The Hartford; Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Junior Achievement Receives $250,000 Grant from CHEFA; Honors Travelers and The Hartford; Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) has received a $250,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA), JA USA has recognized Travelers and The Hartford for their involvement in JA programs, and JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Young Professionals Seek to Publicize Food Insecurity in United Way Competition

Young Professionals Seek to Publicize Food Insecurity in United Way Competition

The challenge was to create a public awareness campaign to raise awareness of local resources that address food insecurity in the Greater Hartford region. United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut has announced that the 2021 Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) Case Competition was won by HSB’s team, Steam United.

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