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We're Pleased to Announce
Our New Board Officers The Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Community Foundation elected a slate of officers for the 2015 calendar year during its December Board Meeting. New officers as of January 1, 2015 include Martha Bernstein, chair; Daniel Caron, vice chair; Wayne McCormack, secretary; and John Michaels, treasurer. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as the Board Chairman of CCF. We are enjoying a period of growth under the leadership of our very talented and dedicated Board and Staff and I look forward to continuing to be part of our efforts to build thriving communities." - Martha Bernstein Click here to read more about the Foundation's Board of Trustees. |
Connecticut Community Foundation Business Description
Connecticut Community Foundation is a prominent non-profit organization based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Its primary focus is to connect donors who wish to make a positive impact with the needs and opportunities within the local community. Through strategic grantmaking, community leadership, and philanthropic services, Connecticut Community Foundation works to address critical issues, strengthen nonprofits, and enhance the quality of life for residents in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region. Here's a detailed business description for Connecticut Community Foundation: Name: Connecticut Community Foundation Location: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA Mission: Connecticut Community Foundation's mission is to inspire philanthropy and support efforts that improve the quality of life in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region. Services Offered:
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Overall, Connecticut Community Foundation plays a pivotal role in the Waterbury community by mobilizing resources, fostering partnerships, and empowering residents to create positive change and build a brighter future for all. written by Art Intel |
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ManagementAccording to their website, "Connecticut Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees and managed by a staff of experts in fund management, philanthropy, charitable gift planning, grantmaking and community issues."
Kathy Taylor, Chair of the Board of Directors Michael Giardina, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors Deborah Foord, Treasurer Kathy Bower, Secretary The Connecticut Community Foundation also has a 20-member Board of Trustees, and 19 Committees. 
Contact Information43 Field Street, 06702
(203) 753-1315 info@conncf.org 
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Archived NewsGrants Available from the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation
Letter of Intent Due: February 13, 2015 The Elisha Leavenworth Foundation is a Waterbury, Connecticut based nonprofit organization established in 1864. Its mission is to provide for the personal and social welfare of youths in the City of Waterbury and its environs (including education, recreation, and cultural enrichment); and to support other charitable and benevolent work. The Elisha Leavenworth Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent by February 13, 2015 from 501(c)(3) organizations that are seeking program/project funding. Upon receipt of your letter, it will be reviewed and you will be notified by March 13, 2015 if you are eligible to proceed with the grant process. Grant applications will be due May 8, 2015, and organizations will be notified by June 30, 2015 of the Foundation's decision. Click here for more information and to apply. Rewarding Lives
Reach Out And Read Most people understand that reading is a fundamental building block for a fulfilling and productive life. Experts agree that when young children are introduced to books, it can make a world of difference for language development and future academic success. But the challenge is how to get books into the hands of more young children and engage parents in daily shared reading with their children. Click here to find out what Reach Out and Read Connecticut did to take on that challenge with grant support from Connecticut Community Foundation's LitLinks Program. Thriving Communities
Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries For over 30 years, Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries (GWIM) has provided warm meals and emergency food items to people in need throughout Greater Waterbury. Recently, however, GWIM's future was in jeopardy. In March of 2014, St. John's Church could no longer provide free rent for GWIM's soup kitchen, and GWIM learned it would have to vacate its space by the end of the year. "We will always be grateful for St. John's Church. With their grace, we were able to grow our organization and provide for the needs of so many. However, we were shocked and saddened at this news," reflects Barbara Ann Dublin, Executive Director of GWIM. FInd out how the Foundation helped GWIM create a new home. Give Local is Back!
Give Where Your Heart Is Connecticut Community Foundation is excited to announce the third annual Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills online giving challenge! In just 36 hours -- between 7 am on May 5th and 7 pm on May 6th - Give Local 2015 donors will make thousands of online gifts to participating nonprofits that serve our 21-town area. Together, the first two Give Local events generated over $1.1 million for local 501(c)(3) organizations! Registration is now open for nonprofits wishing to participate. Find out more at www.GiveLocalCCF.org. Connecticut Community Foundation is excited to announce the third annual GIVE LOCAL GREATER WATERBURY & LITCHFIELD HILLS
online giving challenge! In just 36 hours -- between 7 am on May 5th and 7 pm on May 6th - Give Local 2015 donors will make thousands of online gifts to participating organizations that serve our 21-town area. Together, the first two Give Local events generated over $1.1 million for area nonprofits. We hope your group will join us this year and be part of this community-wide event that showcases and supports the importance of nonprofits in our community! We are thrilled that Ion Bank Foundation has once again generously offered to be the presenting sponsor of Give Local and that Crystal Rock has again underwritten the costs of a web platform that makes it easy for your donors to make safe and secure online gifts. With support from these organizations, CCF funds and other sponsors, not only will you have an opportunity to inspire donors to give, but every dollar of every gift will be enhanced with bonus funds, and you will have opportunities to win cash prizes as well! Registration Visit www.givelocalccf.org to register your nonprofit by March 30, 2015. Nonprofits that are located outside of CCF's service area, but provide services in our towns are encouraged to participate as well. However, an application of eligibility is required and must be received by March 2. A volunteer committee will review these applications, and nonprofits will be notified of their eligibility by March 16, 2015. Info Sessions We invite you to attend two information sessions to learn how it all works! Please note that nonprofits new to Give Local must attend either the "Nuts & Bolts" Information in-person session (Feb. 11), or the "Nuts & Bolts" Information webinar (Feb. 13). And we strongly urge all nonprofits to attend a Making the Most of Give Local session (in-person 2/23 or webinar 2/25) to learn tips for reaching donors online and off and to hear how organizations have turned Give Local into huge fundraising successes! CLICK HERE for more information and to register. We are excited about this unique opportunity for our local nonprofits and hope that you will participate! Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills is an amazing community event and we look forward to helping you raise unrestricted funds to support your mission. Please contact Tricia Poirier at tpoirier@conncf.org or 203-753-1315 if you have any questions. 
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