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	12/12/09		Girls Inc. of SWCT receives grant from Connecticut Community Foundation Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut recently received a $4,000 grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Edith Kingsbury Fund for the support of the Girls Inc. gymnastics program
	12/11/09		CPTV Premieres The Power of Giving: Philanthropy on Thursday, December 17 at 8 p.m.
	12/4/09		Grants Available for Women & Girls’ Programs: Applications due by January 15, 2010
	12/3/09		Madeleine B. Wildes Fund Applications Due December 31
	12/2/09		Healthier Food Choices Increase for Hartford Residents with Two Hartford Foundation Grants
	12/1/09		Connecticut Community Foundation Re-Launches Web Site With New Look, More Functionality
	11/30/09		$10,000 Donation to The Jane Lloyd Fund to Help Cancer Patients and Their Families in the Northwest Corner
	11/20/09		United Way Community Campaign Raises $25,784,118 for Our 40 Towns
	11/19/09		Liberty Bank, rotaries raise Thanksgiving funds
	11/17/09		247 Ways to Spread Joy this Holiday Season Nonprofit requests for help are up
	11/16/09		CL&P Investments Generate Thousands of Jobs Statewide, Says New Report Eastern Connecticut State University conducts economic impact study of CL&P
	11/16/09		East Hill Woods, Inc. Establishes $9.2 Million Fund at the Connecticut Community Foundation Endowment to Benefit Services for Area Senior Citizens
	11/16/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation releases report on the impact of the recession on nonprofits and those they serve Recommendations highlight steps for nonprofits, donors and government officials
	11/16/09		The Open Hearth and HART Awarded $400,000 to Address Homelessness and Neighborhood Issues in Hartford Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative® invests $20 million to strengthen communities across the country
	11/16/09		The Cardinal Shehan Center and Domus Awarded $400,000 to Address Youth Development and Social Needs in Fairfield County Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative® invests $20 million to strengthen communities across the country
	11/12/09		Hartford Foundation Executive Joins Task Force Examining Effects of Recession on Children
	11/10/09		SBM Charitable Foundation Announces Third Quarter Grants Exceeding $200,000
	11/9/09		Third Annual Fairfield County Academic Gain Award Goes To Jefferson Science Magnet School in Norwalk
	11/8/09		Corporations Support 5th Annual Philanthropy Luncheon
	11/6/09		Enthusiastic Crowd Attends Session on Investing Endowments in Today’s Financial Climate
	11/6/09		Local Schools Receive Grants from Liberty Bank Foundation
	11/4/09		Family & Children's Agency awarded $15 thousand for mentoring program by Perrin family foundation
	10/30/09		MARC Receives $375,000 for New Building
	10/30/09		Lillian Fund Grant Helps Local Women and Children in Transition
	10/29/09		Sea Research Awarded $34,255 in Grants from Long Island Sound Futures Fund
	10/28/09		Liberty Bank Presented Diversity Award to Willard McRae
	10/28/09		Mystery of Mutated Frogs Explored with Hartford Foundation Grant
	10/28/09		First Connecticut research to examine how physicians care for patients from diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
	10/28/09		Barry C. Hawkins elected chair of the Fairfield County Community Foundation Three new members join the board
	10/28/09		Over 100 Scholarships Available to Area College-Bound Students
	10/26/09		A Producation Partnership Where Everyone Wins
	10/26/09		New Program Teaches Parents to Talk Early and Often
	10/23/09		Greater New Haven Residents Asked to Give to Food and Shelter Providers The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has pledged to donate $1 for every $2 given to nonprofits providing basic needs services such as food, clothing, fuel and shelter
	10/22/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls Invited to Meet with White House Council on Women and Girls
	10/21/09		Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut introduces Growing Together in Norwalk
	10/21/09		Register for Nov. 18th Nonprofit Workshop
	10/20/09		Jewish Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees
	10/19/09		Sixth Annual Non-profit Pulse Survey Released Today Shows Optimism Returning
	10/16/09		Connecticut Health Foundation Selects 2010 Health Leadership Fellows Class
	10/16/09		Nonprofits in Region Receive Almost $2.7 Million from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Grants awarded for Operational Support Sustain Crucial Services, New Opportunities for 2010
	10/15/09		Second Annual Connecticut Light & Power Live Green - Win Green Contest encourages Connecticut High School Students to Go Green Winning high school and three runners-up will share $35,000 in prize money for best video and essay of environmental project they would like to bring to their schools
	10/15/09		The Perrin Family Foundation awards $10,000 to Child Guidance Center
	10/8/09		Aetna Highlights Hispanic Role Models in 2009-2010 Latino Calendar Proceeds from Sales of Third Annual Calendar Benefit DiversityInc Foundation
	10/8/09		$300,000 Earmarked by New Collaboration to Support Services for People in Need
	10/8/09		Foundation Awards $750,000 to Target Children Ages 6–14 at Risk of Mental Health Problems
	10/5/09		Students Recognized for Creativity and Innovation Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Given to 8; Honorable Mention to 16; Next Deadline for Applications April 12, 2010
	10/2/09		Community Foundation gives an old name a new investment role
	9/30/09		Local Budget Coaching Program Wins National Award
	9/30/09		Aetna and the Aetna Foundation Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with CUREchiefs Promotion
	9/29/09		$5,000 Grant to Southington’s S.T.E.P.S. Yields Big Return
	9/29/09		Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awards More Than $200K in Second-Round Grants
	9/27/09		Nonprofit Agencies Unveil Proposals for Catalyst Fund's $10K Award
	9/23/09		Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut introduces Growing Together in Stamford
	9/23/09		2009 Taste of Hartford® Diner & Server Winners Announced Diners Gloria Wisneski and Ryan Begley and Waiter Martin Bodnar Enjoy the Taste of Winning
	9/22/09		Get Your Kid’s Imagination In Gear
	9/21/09		Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin Awards more than $90K to local nonprofits
	9/21/09		Northwest Corner Fund’s Nonprofit Learning Program Marks Fifth Anniversary
	9/20/09		New Canaan Community Foundation Announces Fundraising Campaign Co-Chairs
	9/16/09		$22,000 in Healthcare Scholarships Awarded
	9/15/09		Director Named for Hartford Community Schools
	9/15/09		Wiggin and Dana Law Firm Dedicates a Week to Giving Back to the Community
	9/14/09		Matching Funds Program for Nonprofits Returns The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven encourages donations to nonprofits providing basic needs services such as food, clothing, fuel and shelter
	9/14/09		Newman's Own Foundation Makes Significant Contribution to TeacherDollars™ Program
	9/14/09		Newman`s Own Foundation Makes Significant Contribution to TeacherDollars Program Grant Will Allow over 400 Hartford Public School Teachers to Purchase Much-Needed Classroom Supplies
	9/10/09		Director of Planned Giving at Harvard Law School Shares Knowledge of Charitable Gift Planning
	9/9/09		Aetna And The Aetna Foundation Sponsor Health Affairs Issue Offering Solutions To Address Rising Health Care Costs September/October Health Affairs issue to launch at 8:30 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C.; event accessible live at www.bendingthecostcurve.com
	9/9/09		Bank of America Appoints Consumer Policy Executive to Align Business Practices with Community Expectations Andrew Plepler will continue to lead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives; Kerry Sullivan to lead Bank of America Charitable Foundation
	9/9/09		“Touch A Truck” Puts Children’s Imagination in Gear as They Safely Explore Their Favorite Full-Sized Vehicle East River Energy supports day of family fun to benefit Shoreline Families
	9/9/09		Berkshire Taconic Awards $29,000 in Grants to Litchfield Youth Service Bureaus
	9/9/09		I.b.l.a.s.t. Establishes Fund at NCCF to Benefit Downtown New Canaan
	9/9/09		Stepping Stones Museum for Children Awarded $15,000 Grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for the Norwalk After School Partnership Program
	9/9/09		Stepping Stones Museum for Children awarded $10,000 grant from the Perrin Family Foundation for Open Arms accessibility initiative
	9/8/09		15th Annual Search Under Way for Nation's Top Youth Volunteers Recognition Program Honors Outstanding Middle and High School Youth at Local, State and National Levels
	9/3/09		Regional United Ways Align to Help Families in Need Healthy Baby Diaper Drive Fills Critical Gap!
	9/3/09		Expansion by Hockanum Valley Community Council Aided by Hartford Foundation Grant
	9/3/09		Avon Man's Generosity Funds Hartt Concert Series
	9/2/09		Two New Board Members at Foundation for Community Health
	9/1/09		Grants Available to Preschools and Public Schools to Better Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten
	9/1/09		Renovation of Historic Granby Library Aided by Grant from Hartford Foundation
	8/28/09		Sacred Heart University Incoming Freshman to Spend Week Serving Community SHU's 'Community Connections' Program, Sponsored by People's United Community Foundation, enters its 14th Year
	8/27/09		The Greater Hartford Arts Council Announces Gallery Opening Features Work from This Season’s Neighborhood Studios Teen Apprentices
	8/27/09		Travelers Survey Explores Trends in Social Media Results show importance of developing policies to address social media usage and communicating with employees to reduce risk
	8/26/09		Aetna and Aetna Foundation Award Second $50,000 Grant to National HBCU Choir
	8/24/09		Neighbor-to-Neighbor Initiative in Northwest Litchfield County
	8/24/09		Connecticut Community Foundation Awards Nearly $480,000 in Scholarships
	8/21/09		Southington Library Partners with Community Foundation
	8/21/09		Local Nonprofits Invited to Free Sept. 14th Workshop to Help Weather Tough Times
	8/20/09		Make A Real Difference - Help Hamden Children Learn to Read
	8/19/09		New Philanthropy Survey Shows Americans Over Age 50 Most Likely To Volunteer Time And Money The Hartford marks 25-Year AARP relationship with charitable gifts on behalf of 25 longest-tenured policyholders
	8/19/09		Community Foundation Offers Technical Assistance to Non-profits Programs help with managing through a financial crisis and fundraising efforts
	8/19/09		Women’s Initiative Fund Invites You to Spend “An Evening With Dr. Gina Barreca” Sept. 24 Women's Humorist, Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Professor to Speak at Annual Women's Fund Event
	8/19/09		Travelers Staff Give Their Time to the Children's Museum
	8/19/09		Grants Available to Preschools and Public Schools to Better Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten
	8/19/09		Northwest Connecticut Older Women’s League (OWL) Receives $10,000 Grant for Food Pantry
	8/19/09		New Philanthropy Survey Shows Americans Over Age 50 Most Likely To Volunteer Time And Money The Hartford marks 25-Year AARP relationship with charitable gifts on behalf of 25 longest-tenured policyholders
	8/18/09		UI Hosts Familiarization Tour of Connecticut’s Central Coast Region
	8/18/09		Call for Proposals: Workforce Partnership Grants
	8/17/09		CL&P Offers New Program to Help Keep Seniors Cool and Safe Understanding the effects of hot weather can save lives
	8/13/09		Ang Lee Film Advance Screening at the Moviehouse to Benefit Local Philanthropy
	8/10/09		Health Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members Experienced in public health, nonprofit law, community health improvement and family medicine
	8/10/09		Emergency Food and Shelter Program Awarded over $310,000 to Local Organizations in Greater New Haven
	8/10/09		Two New Britain High School Graduates Earn Community Foundation Scholarships Ronald F. Gilrain Scholarships Awarded to Students Attending CCSU
	8/6/09		Cox Trust Posts New Guidelines
	8/6/09		Community Foundation awarded $90,000 in scholarships in ‘09 51 scholarships have been given out to-date this year
	8/5/09		CT Community Foundation Awards More Than $104k to Area Nonprofits in Second Grant Round
	8/4/09		Aetna Supports the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp With $50,000 Grant Employee volunteers to help organize a Connecticut cycling event on September 27 in support of the Ashford-based camp for seriously ill children, and more rides in 2010
	8/3/09		Community Foundation surpasses $2.5 million in local scholarships Donors establish five new college funds for 2009
	8/1/09		Community Sponsored Events
	8/1/09		Funds Received to Launch Bridgeport Cultural Council Council Seeks to make Bridgeport a Center for Creative Industries
	7/30/09		Grants Available for Nonprofit Programs and Services That Serve Sick & Infirm of Naugatuck
	7/28/09		National Foundation Calls for “Data Revolution” to Track Progress, Improve Lives of Vulnerable Kids Federal, State and Local Government Action Needed: 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows 900,000 More Children Living in Poverty
	7/23/09		CCF and Partner Funders Provide More Than $100K in Emergency Funds to Municipalities and Social Service Agencies
	7/21/09		$2 Million Legacy Gift Provides Good Medicine for Naugatuck
	7/21/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation Announces $10,000 grant
	7/20/09		Bus Tour Highlights Norwich Non-profits
	7/20/09		Atlanta City Council Honors Aetna: Company Praised for Targeting Childhood Obesity, Diabetes
	7/20/09		Bank of America Convenes 200+ Student Leaders for Weeklong Summit to Examine Service in America, Role of Millennials as 'Civic Generation' In 'United We Serve' Spirit, Students Pitch In to Revitalize Washington, D.C. National Park, Focus on Financial Education with Industry and Government Leaders
	7/20/09		Significant Success Documented in Hartford Foundation Literacy Project in Schools
	7/17/09		Neighborhood Studios Teen Arts Apprenticeships Underway Hartford-Area Teens Study with Master Teachers to Learn Art & Career Skills
	7/16/09		Child Guidance Center receives $25,000 from Fairfield County Community Foundation
	7/16/09		Children’s Fund of Connecticut Awards Over $200,000 to Improve Assessment for Developmental and Behavioral Problems Among Children
	7/15/09		Teens Get Summer Jobs and Program Opportunities
	7/14/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation awards grant to Norwalk Symphony Orchestra
	7/14/09		Latinos Urged to Increase Role in Civic Issues
	7/13/09		Aetna Appoints Anne C. Beal, MD, MPH to Head The Aetna Foundation
	7/13/09		New Fund will Maintain Park’s Walk of Life
	7/13/09		$5 Goes a Long Way for Arts & Heritage Greater Hartford Arts Council Announces One-time, Two-Week “5forArts” Campaign Called to Support Local Organizations
	7/10/09		Foundation Faults Governor's Health Care Executive Order as a Failure of Leadership
	7/10/09		Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut receives grant from Newman's Own Foundation
	7/8/09		Foundation Hosts Immigrant Law Forum
	7/8/09		Environmental Awareness Campaign Kicks Off Photo Exhibit Depicts Beauty and Threats to Quinnipiac River in Effort To Protect and Preserve It
	7/8/09		Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Offers Unprecedented Emergency Operating Support to Local Agencies
	7/8/09		July 15 is Application Deadline for Region One Athletic Fund
	7/7/09		Community Conversation Centers On State of the Arts in Region
	7/2/09		David Barrett Rich Joins Berkshire Taconic’s Board
	7/2/09		SBM Charitable Foundation Names 2009 Scholars
	7/1/09		Day Pitney Receives Amistad Center for Art & Culture “Juneteenth” Award for Diversity Award is the firm’s second for diversity this year
	6/30/09		Elm City Fellowship for Children and Families Seeks Applicants
	6/28/09		2009 Travelers Championship Charity Contributions to Reach $1,080,000 Due to Additional Travelers Foundation Gift Contribution to Benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation
	6/26/09		City of Hartford and Greater Hartford Arts Council Award $1+ million in Hartford Arts & Heritage Jobs Grants
	6/25/09		New Britain Resident Receives 2009 United Way Community Campaign Courage Award
	6/25/09		"No Place Like Home: Keeping the American Dream Alive" New Radio Program Launches -- June 25, 2009 Six month series illuminates the real estate market and the effects on everyday homeowners
	6/23/09		United Way 2-1-1 Partners with CPTV to Connect State Residents with Volunteer Opportunities
	6/22/09		United Way Invites You to be Part of the Action Days of Action June 22-28, 2009
	6/22/09		Baton Passes for Helping Local Nonprofits
	6/18/09		CHEFA Supports Domestic Violence Services
	6/18/09		In Bad Economic Times, CHEFA Supports Domestic Violence Services
	6/18/09		NATION’S LONGEST-RUNNING FREE JAZZ CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO HARTFORD Prudential Financial Presents the 42nd Annual Monday Night Jazz Concert Series July 6 – August 3, Bushnell Park
	6/18/09		Real Public: Four Works of Public Art in Hartford
	6/17/09		More giving by the 100 largest grantmakers in Connecticut goes out of state
	6/17/09		Nine future Stamford principals complete training to lead public schools in face of looming mass retirement Fairfield County Community Foundation brings together four school districts to create pipeline of qualified principals prepared to narrow achievement gap
	6/17/09		Projects in Thompson and Hampton Earn CL&P Environmental Grants
	6/17/09		Teacher Wins Prize for Excellence in Education
	6/16/09		Foundation Honored in D.C. for Central Role in Pioneering a Model for National Health Care Reform
	6/16/09		United Way Invites You to be a Part of the Action Days of ACTION June 22-28, 2009
	6/16/09		Herb and Barbara Pearce Honored by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
	6/16/09		New Britain High School Foundation Engages Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
	6/16/09		Ken Kahn Honored by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
	6/16/09		College Scholarships Awarded to Students from 39 Communities by Hartford Foundation
	6/10/09		Groton animals benefit from generous legacy
	6/10/09		The Hartford Hosts Dedication Ceremony For Wallace Stevens Walk Opening Celebration of the Wallace Stevens Walk, the city of Hartford's newest cultural offering honoring one of the greatest poets of the 20th century and long-time city resident
	6/10/09		CT Community Foundation Offers Community College Scholarship Program; Application Deadline: July 15
	6/9/09		Connecticut Bar Association Installs New Vice President
	6/3/09		People’s United Community Foundation Awards $2.2 Million in 2008 and Expands Grants Into New England in 2009
	6/3/09		The People’s United Community Foundation has awarded $2.2 million in 2008
	6/1/09		CT Community Foundation Awards More Than $246k to Area Nonprofits in First Grant Round
	6/1/09		Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Receives $107,000 Grant from Children’s Fund of Connecticut for an Innovative Pilot Program to Streamline Care Coordination
	6/1/09		CARE Partnering With New Haven in Battle Against Chronic Disease
	5/28/09		Casey Foundation Awards $305,500 to Nonprofits Serving New Haven Children and Families
	5/28/09		Connecticut Students Pen Award-Winning Green Energy Essays Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) honors finalists for their efficient ideas
	5/26/09		At Community Fund for Women & Girls Annual Meeting Requests for funding for women and girls’ programs are 3 times more than amount available; $1 million campaign calls Greater New Haven to act now; First ever grant awarded for public advocacy
	5/21/09		More CT Residents Need Help Paying for Food; 2-1-1 Responds
	5/21/09		Shelter for Older, Ailing Homeless Men to Stay Open Thanks to Hartford Foundation
	5/21/09		Timely New Report Cites Crucial Linkage Between Early Childhood Healthcare and Potential for Success in School
	5/20/09		More CT Residents Need Help Paying for Food; 2-1-1 Responds
	5/20/09		Aurora Women and Girls Foundation Announces Acceptance of Grants Applications for Grants to be Awarded in Late Fall
	5/19/09		SBM Charitable Foundation Awards 1st Quarter Grants Totalling $365,500
	5/14/09		Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awards More Than $189,000 in First-Round Grants
	5/14/09		New Canaan Community Foundation and United Way of New Canaan Join Forces
	5/12/09		More than 50 Attend Strategies for Strength Seminar May 5
	5/12/09		Grant to Fund Marketing and Fundraising Plan for Mark Twain House and Museum
	5/11/09		Grant from Hartford Foundation Helps Preserve 138 Acres in Somers
	5/11/09		Hartford Foundation Expands Guidelines for Struggling Nonprofits to Seek Aid
	5/11/09		Oliver Wolcott Library Receives Three Grants
	5/7/09		Aetna Wins Environmental Leadership Award from State of Connecticut Aetna honored with 2009 Connecticut Climate Change Leadership Award for innovative efforts to address global climate change
	5/7/09		Travelers Fine Art Sees an Opportunity for Galleries, Collectors and Artists at the Affordable Art Fair
	5/7/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation Awards $3 Million in Grants Fairfield County organizations receive $2 million in funding
	5/7/09		Youths Seek Helping Hands
	5/6/09		Cut-a-Thon on May 17th Will Benefit GIVE NOW Emergency Response Fund
	5/5/09		Grant Funds Project to Determine Current Condition of Shepaug River
	5/4/09		America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers Named in 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Former First Lady Laura Bush Pays Tribute to Young Heroes as Part of Four-Day Recognition Events
	5/4/09		Lindsley Wellman to Head United Way of New Britain and Berlin Regional Advisory Board
	5/1/09		Family Economic Security Program at Norwalk Community College Two students in program featured on YouTube
	5/1/09		2009 Grants Program Launches; Info Session Wed May 13 Grantmaking program kicks off; informational session on May 13th covers application process
	4/30/09		United Way of Greater New Haven Team Up with Soundview YMCA
	4/30/09		Citizens Bank names Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut as Champion in Action
	4/30/09		Volunteering is a second career for Vic and Betty Fumiatti, Celebrate! New Britain community service award recipients
	4/30/09		Proposed State Medicaid Changes Could Cost State $1.3 Billion Impacts Children and Parents on HUSKY, and Lawfully Residing Immigrants
	4/29/09		Annie E. Casey Foundation Asks Kids, Families to Assess First 100 Days of Obama Administration
	4/28/09		CPBN Awards United Technologies Its First Power of Giving Award
	4/27/09		Federal Stimulus Overview and Issue Area Resources Available for Connecticut Nonprofits
	4/27/09		Five Additional Nonprofit Agencies Receive United Way GIVE NOW Awards
	4/23/09		Leading Philanthropist Addresses Foundation on Revitalizing American Jewry
	4/23/09		CL&P Helping to Send Two Bristol Student Teams to International Odyssey of the Mind Competition Company donates $1,000; teams looking for additional funds
	4/22/09		United Way Joins the Green Revolution Live United and Live Green By Recycling Old Electronics
	4/22/09		Prudential Boosts Grants to City of Hartford for Job Creation, Arts, and Education
	4/22/09		Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Elects New Leadership to Board of Directors
	4/21/09		Citizens Financial Group announces Green$ense environmental and economic savings Green$ense rewards customers cash for reducing paper-based payment transactions
	4/21/09		Learn how to participate in philanthropy at May 27 event
	4/21/09		Wyman Announces Winners of 2009 Black History Essay Contest Essays Focused on Students' Reactions to the Election of President Barack Obama
	4/17/09		Hartford Foundation Names Vice President for Programs
	4/16/09		City of Hartford and Greater Hartford Arts Council Announce Hartford Arts & Heritage Grant Program Program Would Create and Preserve Jobs Across the City
	4/16/09		The Cost and Savings of SustiNet Spelled Out Statement by Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
	4/16/09		Paul Newman Inducted Into Connecticut Hall of Fame
	4/15/09		The Hartford Named One Of The World's Most Ethical Companies For Second Consecutive Year Award recognizes real and sustained ethical leadership within various industries
	4/15/09		UTC grant supports Junior Achievement Program addresses need for more math and science education in U.S. classrooms
	4/15/09		Revised Policies on Grants for Transitional Operating Support
	4/15/09		United Way’s 2-1-1 Navigator Marks 2nd Anniversary Helping People Screen for Eligibility for Benefits
	4/14/09		Congressional Health Care Forums Put SustiNet in the Spotlight
	4/14/09		The Hartford Courant presents Tapestry Award to UTC for positive community outreach
	4/13/09		Grants Up to $20K Available to Help Nonprofits Restructure in a Tough Economy Learn About Grant Opportunities at "Strategies for Strength" Seminar May 5
	4/10/09		Windham Region United Way Hosts 58th Community Celebration VNA East and BJ’s Honored; Rose Luka Named Volunteer of the Year
	4/10/09		Services Grow for Greater Hartford Homeless Veterans
	4/10/09		Universal Health Care Foundation Welcomes State Budget Investment in Health Care
	4/10/09		The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven distributes $120,900 from the Quinnipiac River Fund Grants awarded to promote residential organic landscaping, increase public access and ecological research activities, and reduce erosion
	4/9/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls celebrates 10 years at annual luncheon Supporters contribute over $375,000 to help local women
	4/9/09		Greater Hartford Arts Council's Neighborhood Studio Apprenticeships Offer Best Summer Jobs for Teens Applications Due Friday, May 1, 2009
	4/9/09		Building Public Participation Into the Way Government Does Business
	4/8/09		All Our Kin Launches Family Child Care Micro credit Program
	4/8/09		Forum to Help Local Nonprofits Target Federal Stimulus Funds
	4/8/09		Connecticut Health Foundation Awards $25,000 to Connecticut Appleseed’s “Schools to Prison Pipeline Project” Study to look at impact of school policies on tendency of students to progress from school into the juvenile justice system
	4/8/09		Donaghue Foundation 2009 Beyond Eureka Conference Asks: What Happens When Social Media and Medicine Collide? Connecticut¡¯s Leading Private Medical Research Foundation Examines Healthcare on the Brink of Radical, Digital Transformation
	4/7/09		Main Street Community Foundation Announces 2009 Grant Guidelines
	4/7/09		Liberty Bank Launches Annual Program to Benefit Homeless
	4/7/09		The Council on Foundations Celebrates Philanthropic Leaders
	4/6/09		Foundations Sponsor Three Forums to Explore Impact of Federal Stimulus on Connecticut Nonprofits
	4/6/09		New Scholarships Available; Applications Due on May 1
	4/6/09		Lincoln Financial Foundation and Greater Hartford Arts Council Offer Arts Organizations Coping Mechanism in a Down Economy Four Upcoming Educational Workshops Target Leadership Development for Arts Administrators
	4/3/09		Forum to Explore Impact Of Federal Stimulus on Local Nonprofits
	4/2/09		Senior Vice President, Science and Technology, represents UTC at Connecticut FIRST Robotics Competition
	4/2/09		Grants Available to Preschools and Public Schools to Better Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten
	4/2/09		Aenta Catches “Husky Fever” Aetna’s Hartford Headquarters Cupola to Light up Blue and White in Honor of “UConn Huskies Blue & White Weekend”
	4/1/09		Stimulus Package Summit Scheduled for April 13 Keynote Speakers Include Congressman Chris Murphy
	4/1/09		Organizations Serving Manchester Receive Grants from the Hartford Foundation
	4/1/09		Connecticut Mission of Mercy Receives Grant Free Dental Clinic Serves Connecticut Residents April 17-18
	4/1/09		NewAlliance Bank Sponsors Community Events
	3/31/09		United Way Extends GIVE NOW Emergency Response Fund through April 15 Two More Agencies Earn GIVE NOW Awards
	3/27/09		Are Minorities Healthier in 2009 VS. 1999? Study Funded by the Connecticut Health Foundation Highlights Health Challenges
	3/26/09		Foundation Praises Public Health Committee for Favorable Vote on SustiNet
	3/25/09		Three community leaders elected to the board of the Fairfield County Community Foundation
	3/25/09		Emergency Food and Shelter Program Awarded over $320,000 to Local Organizations in Greater New Haven
	3/24/09		Nellie Mae Education Foundation Announces Recipients of “Multiple Pathways” Grants
	3/24/09		Emergency Funds Established to Help Area Residents During Economic Crisis
	3/23/09		Deadline to Submit Scholarship Application Extended Applications for the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2009
	3/20/09		HELPING FUND: More than $80,000 Available For Basic Needs
	3/18/09		Middlesex County Community Foundation Wins Highest National Honor for Excellence in Communications
	3/18/09		United Way 2-1-1 Conducts its Tax Credit Outreach Campaign and Connects Taxpayers with Free Income Tax Preparation
	3/16/09		April 16 is Grant Deadline for Summer Youth Cultural Enrichment Grants
	3/15/09		New Members Join Professional Advisory Committee
	3/13/09		Sustainability Center Stage at 61st Annual Connecticut Science Fair Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund’s eesmarts™ Program Sponsors; Sustainable Resources and Practices Award Category
	3/12/09		NAI Offers "Essentials of Fundraising" Certificate Program - Five Workshops in Five Weeks
	3/12/09		United Way Announces $10,000 in GIVE NOW Emergency Response Fund Awards
	3/10/09		United Way Hosts 84th Annual Meeting Dona D. Young Is 2008 Community Service Award Recipient
	3/10/09		Hispanic Higher Education Association Honors Hartford Foundation Officer
	3/9/09		Aetna Better HealthSM Helps Hartford Student Advocate for Asthma Care Student at Capital Preparatory Magnet School Teams Up with Aetna Better Health on Social Justice Project To Educate Classmates and His North End Parish Community on Asthma
	3/9/09		Raising Readers Parent Club open to Southington parents
	3/6/09		Paul McCraven Receives “Minority Business Person of the Year” Award
	3/6/09		Aetna, The Aetna Foundation, and Employees Contributed More Than $33 Million to Nonprofits in 2008 Aetna employees also volunteered more than 300,000 hours in their communities
	3/5/09		Norwalk Symphony rallies community support to meet Newman's Own challenge
	3/3/09		Pets, Jets and Sets Funded by Jewish Community Foundation Donors
	3/3/09		Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine Announces Fifth Week of Grant Recipients
	3/3/09		East Hampton and Area Town Residents Meet To Reform CT. Health Care
	3/2/09		Celebrate Berlin! Award Selection Committee Named
	3/2/09		Celebrate Plainville! Award Selection Committee Named
	3/2/09		April 1 is Application Deadline for Henriquez Fund for International Programs
	3/2/09		April 1 is Deadline to Apply for Grants to Foster Learning About Judaism
	3/2/09		Celebrate Southington! Award Selection Committee Named
	2/28/09		New Leader for Latino Endowment Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
	2/28/09		Hartford Foundation Grant Funds Expansion of Kent Library Services
	2/28/09		$350,000 Grant to Aid Small Business Entrepreneurs
	2/26/09		Local Organizations to Host Two Special Movie Screening Fundraisers for Neighbor to Neighbor Lifeline United Way and Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven to Host Screening of Sundance Film Festival Winner "Where God Left His Shoes"
	2/26/09		Children and their parents/grandparents are enthusiastic about the new playgroup in the “Dragon's Den" at Derynoski School
	2/26/09		United Technologies Awards Scholarships to Three Connecticut Schools for National Robotics Competition
	2/25/09		GIVE NOW Emergency Response Fund to Provide Critical, Immediate Help to Those in Need First-Ever Effort Focused on Food, Shelter, Energy Assistance
	2/25/09		Hartford Foundation Grant to Increase Student Involvement in Technology
	2/24/09		Celebrate Our Communities!
	2/24/09		Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine Announces Fourth Week of Grant Recipients
	2/24/09		Arts Council’s Kahn lands Florida post; Assumes new responsibilities in May
	2/23/09		Author, Kay Abella, Gives Free Book Talk on "Fighting Castro, A Love Story" at Elim Park Place on March 11
	2/23/09		Travelers 2008 Charitable Contributions Exceed $19 Million
	2/23/09		More than 30 Scholarships Currently Available through the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Applications are due now through March
	2/23/09		Cognitive Fitness Program Receives $20,000 Grant
	2/20/09		Travelers’ CFO to chair 2009 United Arts Campaign $4.2 million effort to benefit 150 area organizations
	2/20/09		$350,000 Grant to Aid Small Business Entrepreneurs
	2/20/09		Community Foundation to Award $150,000 in Scholarships Application Deadline is March 16th
	2/19/09		New Canaan Community Foundation Welcomes Jim Citrin and Names New Board Members at January 22nd Annual Meeting
	2/19/09		Unemployment Resource Guide Updated
	2/19/09		Berkshire Taconic Announces Nearly One Million Dollars Raised in Endowed Funds to Support Region One Schools The Education Collaborative successfully completes $200,000 education enrichment matching grant challenge from anonymous donor
	2/17/09		Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine Announces Third Week of Grant Recipients
	2/15/09		Hartford Foundation Grant Funds Expansion of Kent Library Services
	2/13/09		GIVE NOW Emergency Response Fund: Helping People Right Here, Right Now
	2/13/09		18,500 Connecticut Realtors Throw Their Suppoprt Behind SustiNet Health Care Propsoal Connecticut Association of Realtors Endorses Sustinet Health Care Proposal
	2/12/09		Seminar Series Aims to Help Nonprofits Weather Tough Times
	2/10/09		Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine Announces Second Wave of Grant Receivers
	2/10/09		New Leader for Latino Endowment Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
	2/10/09		Connecticut's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 14th Annual National Awards Program Enfield and West Simsbury students earn $1,000 awards, engraved medallions and trip to nation's capital, Honors also bestowed on youth volunteers from East Hartford, Old Saybrook and Woodbridge
	2/9/09		Area Nonprofits Invited to Free Seminar on New IRS Form 990 on March 10 at Southbury Public Library Form Designed to Enhance Transparency and Promote Tax Compliance
	2/6/09		Fund for Women and Girls Announces Keynote Speaker for 10th Annual Luncheon
	2/5/09		Hartford Foundation Grant to Increase Student Involvement in TechnologyFebruary 2009
	2/5/09		Arts Council names new CEO Local executive to lead largest arts council in New England
	2/3/09		New England Artists and Arts Organizations Receive $150,000 in Grants from Berkshire Taconic Fund
	2/3/09		United Way of Connecticut Answers the Call to Assist
	2/3/09		State Residents have been Dialing 2-1-1 for 10 Years!
	2/3/09		More than 30 Scholarships Currently Available through the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Applications are due now through March
	2/3/09		A Piece of the Community’s Past Comes Home United Way of New Britain and Berlin Announce New Name and Affiliation
	2/3/09		Day Pitney’s Amy K. Wilfert Receives the 2009 YWCA BRAVA Award YWCA of Greenwich Honors Women Based on Professional Accomplishments and Service to the Community
	2/2/09		Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine Announces First Wave of Grant Recipients
	2/2/09		The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Is Accepting Applications for Competitive and Scholarship Grants
	2/1/09		Suffield Awarded $190,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for Senior Center Project
	1/29/09		Travelers Steps up Investment In Hartford Public Schools
	1/28/09		Berkshire Taconic Announces Record Year for Philanthropy Distributes $8.9 Million in Grants and Scholarships in 2008
	1/27/09		Grants Available from Women's Initiative Fund Applications Due by March 27
	1/26/09		Fairfield County Community Foundation grants Norwalk Education Foundation funding for after-school program
	1/26/09		Deadline for Valley grant applications extended to February 6th
	1/26/09		Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. Announces WFSB’s Kara Sundlun, host of “Better Connecticut” to be Honorary Master of Ceremonies of “Songs for Our Sisters” Benefit Concert
	1/26/09		Save Money Now with Free Tax Prep, Prescription Discounts
	1/25/09		Westport Arts Center receives added financial support for new diversity program
	1/21/09		Citizens Bank names Guakía, Inc. as Champion in Action in Connecticut
	1/19/09		Aetna’s 2009 African-American History Calendar Celebrates Those Building Healthy African-American Communities
	1/16/09		Donaghue Grant Supports Healthy Outcomes for Women at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
	1/16/09		Connecticut Light & Power Announces Winners of "Live Green-Win Green" Contest
	1/15/09		Scholarships Available for Graduating Seniors Application Deadline March 1
	1/15/09		Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford and Mutual Housing of Greater Hartford, Inc. Awarded $400,000 in Unrestricted Funding Through Neighborhood Excellence Initiative® Awards from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Nonprofits, Local Heroes and Students Recognized at Local Event
	1/15/09		The Connecticut Bar Foundation Announces James W. Cooper Fellows 2008-2009 Statewide High School Essay Contest
	1/13/09		Health Care Foundation Will Introduce Sweeping Health Care Reform At Large Public Gathering of Residents and Officials
	1/13/09		Bank of America Launches Sixth Year of Nationally Recognized Neighborhood Excellence Initiative(R) Addresses nonprofit leadership deficit through strategic Leadership Training Program during unprecedented economic times
	1/13/09		Hartford Magazine names UTC Greater Hartford's Top Corporate Citizen for 2009
	1/12/09		Lincoln Financial Foundation Funds Educational Opportunities in Hartford More Than $400,000 Awarded in Education and Workforce Development Grants
	1/8/09		Several Funding Opportunities Available through The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Deadlines approaching for grant applications that benefit: women and girls, the Quinnipiac River and its watersheds, and neighborhoods in New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley
	1/7/09		Aetna And The Aetna Foundation Donate $75,000 To Support Connecticut Veterans Day Parade Endowment fund for parade established in honor of Marilda Gándara, retiring head of the Aetna Foundation and a community champion
	1/7/09		Twelve Walks. One Destination. A World Free Of MS.
	1/6/09		Health Foundation Awards $1 Million in Grants to Improve Health in Connecticut Grants Focus on Improving the Patient-Provider Interaction
	1/6/09		New Capital and Endowment Campaigns down 50% in 2008
	1/5/09		The Helping Fund Established in Response to Difficult Times
	1/5/09		SBM Charitable Foundation Awards more than $45,000 to Windham County Non-profits Foundation's Windham Area Total Exceeds $346,000
	1/5/09		Third Annual Point in Time Homeless Count
	1/2/09		Donor Collective Fund Helps Disabled Israeli Youth Prepare for Military Service
	1/1/09		Two Medical Programs Awarded $50,000 in Grants from Hartford Foundation Fund
	12/22/08		$1 million to help feed the hungry Prudential Foundation initiative will immediately help communities in need
	12/20/08		United Way 2-1-1 Goes Live, Unexpectedly, on a Connecticut Radio Morning Show
	12/19/08		Hartford Foundation Announces New Board Member and Chair
	12/19/08		Bank of America Charitable Foundation Responds to Increase in Demand for Emergency Food by Committing $1 million to Feeding America – the Nation’s Largest Hunger Relief Organization Grant Responds to Growing Need of Nation’s Food Banks Underscored by Troubling Results of Recent Survey
	12/17/08		Connecticut Light & Power Announces Finalists in "Live Green - Win Green" Contest
	12/17/08		Hands On Hartford Food Program Planning $100,000 in Renovations
	12/15/08		Survey finds that more than half of funders expect a decrease in their 2009 grantmaking budget
	12/15/08		Helping to Close the Achievement Gap Teach For America Brings its 'Talent Pipeline' to Hartford, Aided by Hartford Foundation Grant
	12/15/08		Center for Effective Philanthropy Research Reveals What Works ‘Beyond the Money’
	12/11/08		Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Concludes 2008 With Total Grant and Scholarship Awards Exceeding $820,000 Fourth-Quarter Grants Total More Than $220,000
	12/10/08		Citi & Citi Foundation Provide Workshop for Connecticut Nonprofit Organizations during Challenging Economic Times
	12/8/08		Caring for those in need- Tzarich Fund
	12/5/08		Thanks to Charitable IRA Rollover Extension, Now is the Time to Make Charitable Gifts and Reduce Your Tax Liability
	12/5/08		Connecticut Community Foundation Announces New, Flexible Grant Guidelines for 2009 and Awards More than $289,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofits
	12/3/08		Announcement of Grant Opportunity The Children’s Fund of Connecticut is pleased to announce the release of the RFP for the 2009 Innovation Fund Grants
	12/3/08		Donations to emergency "Safety Net" for residents will be matched by Fairfield County Community Foundation Every dollar given to help neighbors in need will be doubled
	12/2/08		Liberty Bank and LISC: A Partnership for Growth and Opportunity
	12/1/08		United Way Names New Co-Chair to Success By 6™Advisory Council Assistant Chief Redding to work on early childhood issues
	12/1/08		NAI Advisor Program Helps Struggling Nonprofits Take Ownership of Their Futures
	11/24/08		More than 150 Turn Out for Faith Middleton at Women's Fund Annual Meeting Fund Looks to Increase Endowed Assets to $1 Million by 2013
	11/24/08		Literacy Volunteers’ Women’s Literacy Project Earns Community Foundation Grant Catalyst Fund Members Award $10,000 for New Program
	11/24/08		Nonprofits Desperately Need Your Help; The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Pledges to Match Donations up to $225,000 thru mid January The Community’s Permanent Endowment will match up to $8,650 per each of the 26 nonprofits participating in the Making a Good Gift Better Program
	11/21/08		Hunger, Homelessness Targeted in $1 Million in Grants from Hartford Foundation
	11/21/08		Online “Ways to Share…A Holiday Wish List” Makes it easy to plan holiday giving to help those in need
	11/20/08		Community Foundation Shifts to Three-Times-Yearly Grantmaking Cycle Grant Application Deadlines to Change in 2009
	11/19/08		Eastern Connecticut State University Awarded Grant to Assist At-Risk Student Populations
	11/18/08		Attorney Leah Cohen Chatinover Heads Jewish Community Foundation’s Legal & Tax Panel
	11/18/08		North Branford and Hamden residents Join Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Board of Directors
	11/18/08		North Branford and Hamden residents Join Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Board of Directors
	11/17/08		Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. Announces Awards Totaling $23,500 to Its 2008 Grant Recipients
	11/17/08		Pitney Bowes Inc. Named ''Corporate Exemplar'' for Philanthropic Programs by Educational Equity Center at Academy for Educational Development Award to be Presented at 2008 Equity Awards Dinner in New York City
	11/14/08		Connecticut Council for Philanthropy kicks off a season of giving on National Philanthropy Day, November 15, by publishing Ways to Share…A Holiday Wish List
	11/12/08		Jewish Community Foundation Grant Goes A Long Way
	11/12/08		Scholarship Directory Available
	11/11/08		"Holiday Mail for Heroes" to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members and Families Red Cross, Pitney Bowes to Screen, Sort, Deliver Cards Before Holidays
	11/10/08		Second Annual Fairfield County Academic Gain Award Goes To Morris Street School in Danbury Every Full Time Employee of Elementary School to Receive $500
	11/10/08		Community Foundation awards over $3.3 million to benefit residents in Greater New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley Third annual Making a Good Gift Better program encourages donors to double the amount of their gift to agencies providing basic needs
	11/10/08		Hartford Foundation Grant Helps Complete East Hartford Community Healthcare Project
	11/10/08		Hartford Workforce Development Group Receives $450 Thousand Grant Funding Collaborative of Hartford Joins NFWS Network
	11/6/08		Naugatuck Valley Community College Again Offering Fifteen Full Scholarships Toward Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology Program includes paid internships at Connecticut Light & Power, thanks to Northeast Utilities Foundation funding
	11/6/08		Connecticut Students Win Statewide Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
	11/5/08		UConn Announces $1.6M Gift from Travelers for Diversity Initiative
	11/1/08		Travelers Launches Education Access Initiative at the University of Connecticut Kickoff Celebration to be Held at UConn vs. West Virginia Football Game
	10/29/08		College to Community Book Drive Collects 5,000 Children’s Books Local Colleges and Universities Partner with United Way
	10/27/08		Berkshire Taconic Offers November Seminars on Estate Planning, New Nonprofit Tax Reporting
	10/27/08		United Way Healthy Baby Diaper Drive Collected Over 100,000 Diapers Diapers to be distributed around the region
	10/23/08		Citi Foundation Grant Will Support LISC Foreclosure Response Programs in Eight Cities The grant will support LISC's efforts in Boston, Detroit, Hartford, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Diego
	10/23/08		Volunteers needed for New Haven’s Project Homeless Connect
	10/23/08		New leadership for Northeast Utilities Foundation
	10/22/08		Travelers Announces Education Access Initiative Partners Convening in Baltimore for Inaugural Symposium
	10/22/08		Greater New Haven Performs Acts of Kindness Community’s commitment to volunteerism and civic engagement illustrated through Days of Caring efforts
	10/21/08		Health Foundation Awards Grant to Expand Support to School-Based Health Centers
	10/16/08		Citizens Bank, Connecticut names The Diaper Bank as Champion in Action Agency receives $25,000 grant, volunteer and promotional support
	10/15/08		First Elm City Fellowship Class Announced
	10/15/08		2009 Health Leadership Fellows selected for One-year training Program Fellows trained to impact policies on health equity
	10/15/08		Southington Family Resource Center to be “One-Stop Shop” for Families Preparing Children for Success in School Foundation Grant Supports Community-Wide Early Childhood Education Effort
	10/13/08		Fifth Annual Non-profit Pulse Survey Released Today Reflects Uncertainty in Economy
	10/10/08		Fairfield County Community Foundation Awards a Record of $10.6 Million in Grants to Nonprofit Organizations
	10/10/08		Nonprofits Invited to Information Sessions on New Grant Guidelines for 2009
	10/8/08		Women’s Fund Help Israeli Women Navigate Court System
	10/6/08		Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awards More Than $260,000 in Third-Quarter Grants and Scholarships Grants Include $60,000 for New Family Literacy Initiative
	10/2/08		Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington Appoints Coordinator Crystal Heft to Direct Program for Southington Children
	9/30/08		The GHC and Aetna Celebrate Health Literacy Month Physician Forum on Health Literacy and Health Disparities Planned
	9/29/08		Connecticut Physician Workforce Survey Results Released
	9/26/08		Tri-State Transportation Campaign and the One Region Funders’ Group Are Kicking Transit-Oriented Development Up a Notch
	9/26/08		Foundation Triples its Support for Basic Needs - $225,000 in Matching Funds to Address Economic Downturn Your donations will help feed, clothe and shelter the most vulnerable in our community
	9/23/08		Aetna Donates Fully Equipped Bicycle to Hartford Police Department’s Northwest District
	9/23/08		Jewish Community Foundation Elects New Trustees
	9/23/08		Aetna Launches 2008-2009 Hispanic Calendar Second annual calendar celebrates Hispanic food, family and culture with “My Grandmother’s recipes” (Recetas de mi Abuela) from leaders in the Hispanic community
	9/22/08		Expert Shares Knowledge of Charitable Gift Planning with Agencies and Synagogues
	9/22/08		Valley Community Foundation Awards Grants in First Competitive Application Process Donors past and present to be thanked for $171,000
	9/17/08		Somers Will Use Hartford Foundation Grant to Hire Full-Time Senior Center Director More programs to be offered to town’s seniors
	9/17/08		CL&P Accepting Applications for Environmental Grants Deadline is October 15, 2008
	9/15/08		Connecticut Health Foundation Launches New Logo and Website
	9/12/08		Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor Joins Leave a Jewish Legacy
	9/10/08		Hartford Foundation Grant Sends Magnet School Students to Summer Music and Theater Camp
	9/10/08		Saint Joseph College Awarded Grant from the Aetna Foundation in Support of the Graduate Certificate in Latino Community Practice
	9/9/08		The Fairfield County Community Foundation names Linda R. Franciscovich as VP of Development and Philanthropic Services
	9/5/08		Record-setting Day of Caring XVII Kicks off 2008 United Way Community Campaign with Goal Announcement
	9/4/08		Hygienic Art Movies Under the Stars
	8/21/08		Hartford Area Jewish Organizations Have Common Goal
	8/15/08		'Wild And Scenic’ Designation Study For Farmington River to be Aided by $156,000 From Hartford Foundation
	8/15/08		College Launches Program to Recruit and Retain Men of Color: Funding Provided by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
	8/11/08		Foundation Awards $1.14 million in Grants for Health Care Reform
	8/11/08		Foundation Awards $1.14 million in Grants for Health Care Reform
	8/11/08		New Community Web Site Inspires Information Sharing & Lets Your Voice Be Heard
	8/8/08		Fairfield County Community Foundation Sets Record With $2.7 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits
	8/6/08		$150,000 awarded to Community Gardens and Greenspaces Program Foundation grant helps turn vacant lots into lush gardens and community gathering places
	8/4/08		Connecticut Community Foundation awards second round of grants for 2008
	8/4/08		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer named
	7/30/08		Fairfield County Community Foundation announces $80,250 collaborative grant to help Bridgeport Public Schools implement strategic plan
	7/29/08		Middle School Youth Gain Perspective Through Travel
	7/29/08		Over $150,000 Awarded in Student Scholarships
	7/28/08		Foundation Television Commercial Wins National Award
	7/24/08		Health Foundation Appoints New Members to Board of Directors A wealth of experience in public health, community health improvement and family medicine
	7/21/08		Gerry Amodio Assumes Chairmanship of Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
	7/21/08		Middletown High School Graduate Invests Her Political Passion In Health Care Reform
	7/21/08		Gerry Amodio Assumes Chairmanship of Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Officers and Committee Chairs Named; Manafort, Juncadella Join Board
	7/17/08		$4.3 million United Arts Campaign reaches goal; Greater Hartford Arts Council fund drive benefits 150+ groups
	7/16/08		Fairfield County Community Foundation awards $10,000 to Shakespeare on the Sound
	7/16/08		Aspiring Fairfield County principals learn how to lead, transform schools in face of critical leadership void Fairfield County Community Foundation brings together four urban districts to create pipeline of principals to lead county’s most challenging schools
	7/16/08		Housatonic Community College Museum of Art Receives $15,000 Grant
	7/15/08		Amidst rise in demand for services, supporters of New Haven’s largest soup kitchen rally to build for the future $30k starts permanent endowment at The Community Foundation for the benefit of the Community Soup Kitchen; first goal is to grow fund to $100,000 before end of year
	7/14/08		Ben Rodriguez, Jr., Michael Sette Join Health Foundation Staff New Program Officer and Publications/Web Editor
	7/10/08		United Way of Capital Area Adopts New Name to Reflect Region Served and Streamlined Governance
	7/10/08		UTC contributes $1 million to Smilow Cancer Hospital
	7/9/08		State Commission Honors the Foundation For Its Support
	7/9/08		Community Foundation makes $261,350 in awards for 2008
	7/7/08		Center for School Change Releases New Report, “Overwhelmed and Out”
	7/3/08		Dicesare-Bentley Announces Scholarship Recipients
	7/2/08		Connecticut’s Health Care Drama to Play out on Stage
	6/27/08		Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Looks to Strengthen Community Impact with New Hire Public Health and Social Policy Advocate Brings Deep Understanding of Community Issues and Opportunities
	6/25/08		Plays In The Parks 2008 Focuses on Health Care HartBeat Ensemble’s 3rd Annual Plays in the Parks Focuses on People Who Are Uninsured and Underinsured in Connecticut
	6/18/08		Foundation Hires Coordinator to Work with Small Businesses
	6/15/08		The 2008 Travelers Championship Tees Off This Week Travelers Sponsors PGA TOUR Event Featuring Elite Golfers, New Practice Facility and Enhanced Fan Experience to Benefit Charity
	6/13/08		Foundation President Denounces Pooling Bill Veto Statement by Juan A. Figueroa, President, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
	6/12/08		UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH NEW SOUNDVIEW FAMILY YMCA IN BRANFORD
	6/12/08		Foundation President Lauds Legislation Establishing Commission to Tackle Health Care Inequality Statement by Juan A. Figueroa, President, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
	6/12/08		2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows Rate of Low-Birthweight Babies is the Highest in 40 Years Essay Focuses on the Urgent Need to Reform Juvenile Justice
	6/11/08		United Technologies Corp will complement the company's $4.7 million Connecticut grant program with human capital: UTC employees
	6/9/08		Grants Available from Women’s Initiative Fund
	6/5/08		Avon High School Students Receive Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships
	6/4/08		Courant Creates Scholarship for Community College Grads
	6/3/08		Community Foundation Concludes Another Successful Season of “Celebration” $10,000 in Grants Honor Four Recipients of Celebrate Our Communities! Awards
	6/3/08		CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY INCREASED IN 2007 GIVING LEVELS EXPECTED TO SUSTAIN THROUGHOUT 2008
	6/1/08		Grants for nonprofits organizations in Eastern Connecticut announced
	5/30/08		Pratt & Whitney Contributes $15,000 to Susan G. Komen Foundation
	5/29/08		One Hundred and Thirty Donors Plant Seeds for the Future
	5/29/08		The Hartford Awards $242,000 In Scholarships To 13 City High School Seniors Summer employment part of four-year financial package to help students succeed at life
	5/27/08		Karen Brown Honored with Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Award
	5/27/08		Jim English Honored with Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Award
	5/21/08		Fashion Line Launch at Blue Back Square Benefits Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Neighborhood Studios Program
	5/20/08		Travelers Sponsors Documentary ''Parents and Teens Behind the Wheel'' Company Partners with CPTV to Help Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
	5/19/08		The Tow Foundation Honored with Critical Impact Award For Juvenile Justice Reform Efforts
	5/15/08		The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut announces its first round of People for Animals & Wildlife (P.A.W.) grants
	5/15/08		Hot Topics at Upcoming Catalyst Fund Meeting Include Literacy, Seniors and Oral Health Public Invited to May 29 Event to Give “Interactive Philanthropy” a Test Drive
	5/14/08		Creativity and Excellence of Five New Haven Public School Teachers Earn Them NewAlliance Bank Teacher Excellence Award With teachers’ guidance, students learn how to apply math concepts to every-day life, build bridges, replicate the effects of Nature, and develop a love for life-long learning
	5/13/08		Three Organizations Receive Grants to Suppport Jewish Culture and Learning
	5/8/08		NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $380,000 IN GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
	5/8/08		United Way of the Capital Area Presents Annual Award to Family Financial Stability Program
	5/7/08		Governor Rell, Sign the Healthcare Partnership Bill Statement by Juan A. Figueroa, President, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
	5/7/08		Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. Increases its Grant Making Program Invites Non-Profit Organizations to Submit Proposals
	5/6/08		Lincoln Financial Foundation Grant Funds Breakdancing Shakespeare this Summer More Than $500,000 in Arts and Culture Grants Awarded in Hartford
	5/6/08		Over $60,000 Distributed from Regional Leader in Understanding and Directing Funds to Solve Women & Girls' Issues Support given to media internship project, all-girls physical education program, a rape prevention program, woman’s retirement project, Special $10,000 policy and advocacy grant for the study of legal representation and services to mothers and children trying to unite after foster care
	5/3/08		Douglas K. O’Connell, Prominent Lawyer Named to Foundation Board
	5/1/08		Bank of America Introduces Web Site for Non-profit Organizations Seeking Foundation Grants Large-scale Online Resource Dedicated to Helping Non-profits Search and Apply for Grants
	5/1/08		Casey Promotes Family Economic Success in New Haven
	4/30/08		PGA TOUR and Travelers Championship partner to promote Men's Health Awareness Theme for the week will be "Live Well. Play Well."
	4/30/08		Center for families and teachers open in Watertown
	4/25/08		Foundation Lauds House Passage of Innovative Connecticut Healthcare Partnership Bill Calls the Bill’s Opposition “Misleading”
	4/23/08		“Hands-on” Opportunity to Support Israel
	4/22/08		Tony Sheldon of Sheffield Joins Board of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
	4/22/08		Christopher Kennan of Pine Plains Joins Board of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
	4/22/08		John C. Sorensen Appointed Vice President and Treasurer at Kaman Corp.
	4/18/08		Murphy Unveils Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Provide More Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities; "Frank Melville Act", Named After Connecticut Housing Leader
	4/18/08		Charles O'Brien of Williamstown Joins Board of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
	4/14/08		Windham Region United Way Holds 57th Annual Meeting
	4/9/08		Latino Leaders Launch Effort to Make Their Voices Heard in National and State Health Care Debates
	4/9/08		Universal Health Care Foundation Rebuts Waterbury Republican-American Editorial Response by Foundation President Juan A. Figueroa
	4/8/08		New Program Offers Free Consultation and Training to Ten Nonprofit Groups from Berkshire Taconic Region
	4/8/08		Windham Region United Way Transforms Itself to Better Serve Community
	4/7/08		May 1 Scholarship Deadline for High School Seniors from Sharon
	4/7/08		Local Artists Win Grants from Berkshire Taconic Fund
	4/7/08		The Sandwich Generation: The Hartford's Global Research Finds Many Baby Boomers Squeezed Financially As They Care for Both Children and Parents Baby Boomers in the U.S., Japan, Britain, Germany and South Korea worry about being 'sandwiched' between competing financial interests
	4/4/08		Community Foundation Names New Board Members
	4/3/08		The Hartford Continues Strong Commitment To Its Communities Through Its 2007 Corporate Giving Program Grants supporting education highlight The Hartford's philanthropic efforts
	4/2/08		Greater Hartford Arts Council receives 2-year, $1.2 million grant from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
	4/2/08		Wanted: New Catalyst Fund Members Public Invited to Give “Interactive Philanthropy” a Test Drive; Literacy, Services for Seniors and Oral Health Among Topics at May 29 Event
	3/31/08		Foundation’s New Community Investment Guidelines Receive Thumbs Up Nonprofit Community Embraces Foundation Shift from “Funder” to “Investor”
	3/28/08		“Circle of Life” Brings Just Reward Celebrate Southington! Award Recipient Learned Early to Give Back
	3/28/08		New Scholarship Fund for Southington High School Seniors
	3/28/08		Northeast Utilities’ Annual Report Wins National Recognition
	3/26/08		Universal Health Care Foundation Fights New Nemesis in 2008 The “Insur-Animals” Prove It’s Time for Heath Care for Everyone
	3/24/08		United Way of Greater New Haven Announces Partnership with American Red Cross South Central Connecticut Chapter
	3/20/08		An “UpBeat” Honoree Celebrate Berlin! Award Recipient Takes Being a Positive Role Model to New Heights
	3/20/08		Hummel’s Selection is One for the History Books Long-time Town Historian Honored with Celebrate Plainville! Award
	3/20/08		April 1 is Deadline to Apply for Grants to Foster Learning About Judaism

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy In The News

	Hartford Business Journal - CHEFA Set To Boost Nonprofit Funding (Dec 21, 2009)
	The Register Citizen - Grant aids Northwest Corner (Dec 13, 2009)
	Wesport News - Nonprofits weathering economic storm (Dec 11, 2009)
	The Register Citizen - Library gets software grant (Dec 9, 2009)
	The Day - Citizens grant to help shelters in flu season (Dec 5, 2009)
	Hartford Cournat iTowns - '2009 Ways to Share' Holiday Wish List Launched (Dec 1, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop (Nov 30, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Doing Unto Others: For Many, Helping The Less Fortunate Reaps Multiple Returns (Nov 29, 2009)
	Hartford Couraunt - Social Service Agencies Exploring New Ways To Cope During Tough Times (Nov 27, 2009)
	New Haven Register - Local organizations conduct Healthy Baby Diaper Drives (Nov 22, 2009)
	The Dolphin - Liberty Bank, rotaries raise Thanksgiving funds (Nov 19, 2009)
	The Hour - Hawkins chosen to lead Fairfield County foundation (Nov 19, 2009)
	The Day - Study funded by CL&P touts company's benefits to the state (Nov 17, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Charity Donates Refrigerator To MACC Pantry (Nov 16, 2009)
	Republican-American - East Hill Woods property sale residue given to foundation (Nov 12, 2009)
	Connecticut Post - Program for kids at risk planned at Irving School (Nov 9, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Wethersfield School Staff Members, Parents Plan Monthly Donations To Charities (Nov 9, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Schools get funds to help at-risk students (Nov 8, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Local schools receive learning grants from bank (Nov 6, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - Family & Children's Agency awarded $15 thousand for mentoring program by Perrin family foundation (Nov 4, 2009)
	Bristol Press - Foundation awards college scholarships (Oct 30, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - Sea Research Foundation awarded $34,255 in grants from Long Island Sound Futures Fund: Grants fund annual National Estuaries Day Celebration and environmental education program for students in Norwich and New Haven (Oct 30, 2009)
	Town Times - Heart Center of Greater Waterbury receives grant (Oct 29, 2009)
	Trinity Tripod - College Sets Fundraising Records Despite Economy (Oct 21, 2009)
	Bridgeport News - Beardsley Zoo receives grants for new programs (Oct 20, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Third of Region’s Nonprofits May Close: Economy, rise in demand create perfect storm for nonprofits (Oct 19, 2009)
	The Day - Venerable firm to manage Community Foundation funds (Oct 18, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - The Perrin Family Foundation awards $10,000 to Child Guidance Center (Oct 18, 2009)
	Connecticut Law Tribune - Painful Planning: Judicial Branch identifies three courthouses that may be shut down (Oct 12, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Innovative Educator: Sandra J. Ward, Director, Hartford Community Schools (Oct 11, 2009)
	Middletown Press - Hospital gets grant for crime prevention (Oct 10, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Aetna calendar highlights Latino role models (Oct 8, 2009)
	Record-Journal - Looking at the status of Children First, Parent Power (Oct 5, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - The Nonprofit Scoop - Connecticut Light & Power Co. (CL&P) is now accepting applications for grants (Sep 28, 2009)
	The Herald - Connecticut Health Foundation celebrates 10 years (Sep 24, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut announces a workshop for girls and their mothers (Sep 24, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Liberty Bank Foundation gets $1.1 million donation (Sep 23, 2009)
	FOX 61 Morning Show - Women's Initiative Fund event featuring Dr. Gina Barreca on Thursday, September 24 (Sep 21, 2009)
	Boston Globe - Bank of America promises to keep giving Foundation’s new leader expects to donate $200m (Sep 21, 2009)
	Baltimore Sun - Head of Annie E. Casey Foundation to retire: Group's annual giving grew more than 6-fold under Douglas Nelson (Sep 17, 2009)
	TheDailyTell - Wal-Mart, Newman’s Own foundations giving back to community through donations to teachers (Sep 15, 2009)
	Blue Avocado - Seven Ways to Reduce Your Audit Costs (Sep 14, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Girl Scouts of Connecticut will be able to serve more girls living in economically challenged areas of Hartford (Sep 13, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Arts Center Sale? (Sep 10, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - Community Foundation Wants to Show off New Home (Sep 10, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - Stepping Stones Museum for Children awarded $10,000 grant from the Perrin Family Foundation for Open Arms accessibility initiative (Sep 10, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - The New England Air Museum has received a grant of $10,000 from Newman’s Own Foundation (Sep 6, 2009)
	PR-Inside.com - 2009 Travelers Championship Charity Contributions to Reach $1,080,000 Due to Additional Travelers Foundation Gift (Aug 31, 2009)
	NewsBlaze - Sacred Heart University Incoming Freshman to Spend Week Serving Community (Aug 28, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - 'Where's the Beef?' at OWL's Kitchen in Lakeville (Aug 27, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - Barreca at Foundation Fund's Meeting (Aug 27, 2009)
	Westport Now - Leo Nevas, Westport Legal Icon, Dies at 97 (Aug 27, 2009)
	Voices - Torrington Historical Society Given Christmas Village Grant (Aug 26, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Experience As Doctor Leads Beal To Aetna Foundation (Aug 25, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Receives Aetna Grant (Aug 24, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - The Hartford survey: Boomers active with charities (Aug 20, 2009)
	The Register Citizen - Santa’s village topic of movie (Aug 20, 2009)
	The Register Citizen - Film on Christmas Village planned (Aug 19, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop - Furniture Foundation Aids Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters (Aug 16, 2009)
	Bridgeport News - Citywide cultural organization to be formed to boost the arts (Aug 14, 2009)
	Town Times - Naugatuck Valley Community College reaches out to help Latina student success and education (Aug 13, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Hold on news junkies, more reporting coming to CT next year (Aug 12, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Students Receive $90,000 in Scholarships from Community Foundation Of Greater New Britain (Aug 10, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Billings Forge A Success Story In Urban Redevelopment (Aug 10, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Aetna supports CT camp with $50K grant (Aug 5, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - HVA Offers Wet Lesson to Students (Jul 30, 2009)
	Catholic Transcript - Catholic Charities said to be unique in earning second honor (Jul 28, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop - Teens Get Summer Jobs Thanks To Hartford Foundation Grants (Jul 27, 2009)
	Connecticut Law Tribune - Lessons From A Crisis (Jul 27, 2009)
	RepublicanAmerican - HELPP program gets $30,000 grant (Jul 26, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Three Rivers president praises links (Jul 24, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - Persbacker Fund Aids Bridgewater (Jul 23, 2009)
	New Haven Independent - Will New Charity Rise From Ashes Of Disbanded United Way? (Jul 17, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - Child Guidance Center receives $25,000 from Fairfield County Community Foundation (Jul 16, 2009)
	Westport Minuteman - Newman's Own Foundation backs Family Y Special Cares Camp (Jul 14, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop - Three Co-Chairs Named For United Way Community Campaign (Jul 13, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - "Camelot" offers one-of-a-kind musical theater in New Canaan (Jul 13, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Rell Vetoes Health Care Bills (Jul 12, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - Fairfield County Community Foundation awards $10,000 to ARI of Connecticut (Jul 10, 2009)
	ConnecticutPlus - UConn professor Cheryl Tatano Beck receives Nursing Association’s highest honor for women’s health research (Jul 9, 2009)
	New Haven Independent - The Quinnipiac, Considered: Welcome to New Haven — a part not everyone ends up seeing. A new exhibit offers a glimpse. (Jul 9, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - $1.5M Grant For Student Success Program To Improve Graduation Rate (Jul 9, 2009)
	The News-Times - Danbury educators learn urban leader skills (Jul 9, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Rell Vetoes Controversial Pooling and SustiNet Healthcare Bills (Jul 8, 2009)
	Greenwich Time - Pathways completes renovations to Milbank Avenue building (Jul 7, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Literacy Initiative Crucial For Hartford Students (Jul 7, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal Nonprofit Scoop - Grantmakers Give Generously To Out-Of-State Nonprofits (Jul 6, 2009)
	Register Citizen - White Memorial program markes 20th anniversary of tornados of ‘89 (Jul 6, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Buy Land From CT Yankee, Wildlife Service looking at purchase (Jul 6, 2009)
	The Day - The quiet giver (Jul 3, 2009)
	The Day - Grant funds largely go to education (Jul 2, 2009)
	The Herald - New Britain jobless rate climbing (Jul 2, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Children’s Museum funding hits $478K (Jul 2, 2009)
	The Day - 'Jim' Smith was known for humility, generosity, Local philanthropist who founded Smith Insurance Agency dies at 94 (Jul 2, 2009)
	Town Times - Watertown Special Welfare receives donations (Jul 2, 2009)
	The Herald - Community Chest gets back to business (Jun 30, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Creating A New Generation Of Workers Business community key to city’s learning academies (Jun 29, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Travelers lifts tourney donations to $1.08M (Jun 29, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Forced Marriage: Financial Cloud Pushing Nonprofits To Merge (Jun 28, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Thinking Like Businesses (Jun 28, 2009)
	Republican-American - If people demand it, health-care reform will happen (Jun 25, 2009)
	Local Online News.TV - Hartford Habitat Dedicates Five Houses in Hartford (Jun 22, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - iTowns - CHEFA Supports Domestic Violence Services (Jun 19, 2009)
	Register Citizen - Health care is important (Jun 19, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Behind the Curtain - Ken Kahn Kudo from Connecticut Philanthropy Group (Jun 19, 2009)
	Voices - In Washington Board Seeks Beach House Bids (Jun 17, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - Nine future Stamford principals complete training to lead public schools in face of looming mass retirement (Jun 17, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Thompson, Hampton receive grants (Jun 17, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - iTowns - Herb and Barbara Pearce Receive John H. Filer Award (Jun 17, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - iTowns - Ken Kahn Honored By Connecticut Council For Philanthropy (Jun 17, 2009)
	Wilton Bulletin - Grad who succeeds in studies credits mentor from Wilton (Jun 14, 2009)
	Town Times - Waterbury Hospital to assist uninsured (Jun 11, 2009)
	Entertainment Tonight News - Celebs Celebrate Paul Newman's Legacy at Benefit (Jun 9, 2009)
	Greenwich-Post - Agency on aging gets grant for seniors (Jun 8, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Science Center Reflects State's Industries (Jun 5, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Social team work impresses grant makers; Bus tour participants see money spent wisely (Jun 5, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - THE NONPROFIT SCOOP - Foodshare Walk Against Hunger Surpasses Goal (Jun 1, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Small Businesses Need Say (May 31, 2009)
	The Register Citizen - Celebrating excellence in business (May 31, 2009)
	Record-Journal - Foundation's health-care plan passes House, Senate (May 30, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Child Care Grants Languish (May 30, 2009)
	RealEstateRama - G. Robert Hohler, chair of Funders Together, receives 2009 Distinguished Grantmaker Award from Council on Foundations (May 27, 2009)
	Bristol Press - OUR VIEW: Opening state plan would help businesses (May 26, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - The Nonprofit Scoop - SBM Awards $365,500 In Grants (May 25, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Universal Healthcare Bill Prepares CT To Be "Obama-Ready'' (May 21, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Foundation Gives Out $189,000 In Grants (May 20, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Changing HUSKY Rules Hurts Most Vulnerable (May 19, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Health-Care Advocates Skeptical Of Insurers' Pledge (May 12, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - CT Bar Foundation Presents Platinum Leadership Bank Award (May 11, 2009)
	East Haddam Events Magazine - Middlesex County Community Foundation Wins National Honor (May 8, 2009)
	The Herald - Nonprofits look at ways to share costs (May 5, 2009)
	Record-Journal - Scholarship to plant seeds of farming careers (May 4, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop - Helping Fund: More Than $80,000 For Basic Needs (May 3, 2009)
	New Haven Register - Health care costs eating up incomes (May 2, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - Family Economic Security Program at Norwalk Community College: Two students in program featured on YouTube (May 1, 2009)
	Town Times - Friends attend stimulus package summit (Apr 30, 2009)
	New Haven Independent - Nonprofit Alarm Sounded (Apr 29, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Grant Enables Library To Plan "Eco" Events (Apr 28, 2009)
	Darien Times - Nonprofits learn how to use stimulus package (Apr 27, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Council For Philanthropy Elects New Leadership (Apr 24, 2009)
	WNPR - Where We Live - Spreading the Stimulus (Apr 23, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Prudential gave $800K to Greater Hartford in 2008 (Apr 22, 2009)
	Republican-American - Community foundation donates $5,000 toward Hurlbut Field (Apr 20, 2009)
	Connecticut Post - Nonprofits struggle to survive (Apr 20, 2009)
	Repulican-American - Program for Hispanic teens gets grant to expand work in Torrington (Apr 19, 2009)
	Connecticut Post - Cost factor may squash health reform bill (Apr 18, 2009)
	The Day - Liberty Bank disburses $40,000 in charitable grants (Apr 17, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - ‘Intervention programs’ receive bank grants (Apr 16, 2009)
	Westport Now - Connecticut Hall of Fame Adds Paul Newman (Apr 16, 2009)
	WNPR - Connecticut Public Radio - Nonprofits Have Key Role in Drawing Down Stimulus: More money could come to state with competitive grants and outreach (Apr 15, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Foundation to give $38,000 in grants (Apr 15, 2009)
	Connecticut Law Tribune - Banks Raise Rates To Assist Legal Aid (Apr 13, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Manchester Organizations Benefit From Foundation (Apr 12, 2009)
	New Haven Independent - TB Hits Asian-Americans Hard (Apr 12, 2009)
	New Haven Register - Forums aim to ease access to stimulus funds (Apr 12, 2009)
	The Bristol Press - Foundation aids fitness programs for area women (Apr 12, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Speaker Addresses SustiNet Health Care Reform Proposal (Apr 9, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - THE NONPROFIT SCOOP (Apr 9, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - School For The Deaf Gets New, Instructional Kitchen (Apr 8, 2009)
	CT Business News Journal, Business New Haven - VNA Augments Senior Outreach (Apr 6, 2009)
	Republication-American - Foundation offers forum on stimulus funding (Apr 3, 2009)
	Yale Daily News - Stango and Gocksch: Support SustiNet for health (Apr 2, 2009)
	New Britain Herald - Peter Rosa honored for service to education (Apr 1, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Hundreds March For Health Reform (Apr 1, 2009)
	Connecticut Law Tribune - Day Pitney LLP Wins Diversity Award (Mar 31, 2009)
	The Day - Community Foundation announces grants (Mar 30, 2009)
	Record-Journal - Money on the way for town human services (Mar 26, 2009)
	Mobilizing the Region - Stratford Wins the Prize: Largest One Region Grant Awarded (Mar 26, 2009)
	Town Times - St. Mary School announces Bells of St. Mary recipients (Mar 26, 2009)
	NorwalkPlus - Three community leaders elected to the board of the Fairfield County Community Foundation (Mar 25, 2009)
	American Medical News - Connecticut grant aims to improve care for minorities (Mar 23, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Study: 758,000 In Connecticut Hurt By Breaks In Health Coverage (Mar 20, 2009)
	The Waterford Times - Toward Health Insurance Reform (Mar 19, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Rell Not Responding To Clergy Call For Health Care Reform (Mar 15, 2009)
	Litchfield County Times - New Momentum On Health Care; Sharon Session (Mar 12, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Fighting For Insurance: Connecticut Clergy Pressuring State To Approve Health Insurance Plan (Mar 5, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - $475 Million For A New Hospital? Yes, UConn (Mar 3, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Call Him Comeback Ken (Feb 26, 2009)
	The BidgeportNews.com - Grant boosts initiative to prevent foreclosures in Bridgeport (Feb 25, 2009)
	The Herald - Hard times hit city arts groups (Feb 24, 2009)
	Connecticut Post - Revenue drying up for state legal aid (Feb 23, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Travelers 2008 donations top $19M (Feb 23, 2009)
	Bristol Press - Gloomy weather doesn’t keep crowd from Home Show (Feb 22, 2009)
	Bristol Press - Small-business group applauds health care plan (Feb 21, 2009)
	The Day - Nursing home and elderly-care questions lead Courtney forum (Feb 20, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - State Insurers Propose Health Reform Plan (Feb 20, 2009)
	iBerkshires.com - Dolan Photograph Donated to Berkshire Museum (Feb 19, 2009)
	The Advocate - Dems put focus on health care reformsBy Brian Lockhart (Feb 19, 2009)
	The Groton Times - Getting a Read on Teens: Groton Library seeks to better serve teen readers (Feb 18, 2009)
	Beacon Journal - Historic Akron house receives funding: $135,000 federal grant to help restore home moved next to canal (Feb 18, 2009)
	Bristol Press - Grant to help care management (Feb 16, 2009)
	New Haven Independent - Connecticut Joins eHealth Race (Feb 16, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Hartford (Feb 16, 2009)
	Easton Courier - Scholarships available for Easton high school seniors (Feb 15, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Travelers’ Bolduc Named New CEO Of Arts Council (Feb 15, 2009)
	New Britain Herald - United Way changes name and affiliation (Feb 10, 2009)
	The Day - Liberty Bank Foundation makes grant awards (Feb 5, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Travelers exec named Arts Council CEO (Feb 5, 2009)
	Town Times - Grants available from the Women's Initiative Fund of Connecticut (Feb 5, 2009)
	Berkshire Eagle - Record set by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Feb 4, 2009)
	The Day - Science Center Putting State Grant Money Toward Financial Independence (Feb 2, 2009)
	New York Times - Real-Life Nursing, Artificial Patients (Feb 1, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Marlene Ibsen: Why Travelers Is Investing In Hartford School Reform (Feb 1, 2009)
	WFSB.com - Travelers To Donate $1M To City Schools: Money To Be Donate As Grants Over Time (Jan 30, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Senator Says Grant For Woodcrest Likely Today (Jan 30, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Travelers targets giving to Hartford schools (Jan 29, 2009)
	Norwich Bulletin - Liberty Bank to distribute grants (Jan 29, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Aetna charitable giving grew in 2008 (Jan 29, 2009)
	MarketWatch - Travelers Steps up Investment In Hartford Public Schools (Jan 29, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Clergy Unite On Health Care (Jan 27, 2009)
	New Haven Register - Jewish Federation, United Way team up for emergency aid (Jan 26, 2009)
	Repulican-American - Public school, private funding Housatonic Valley High hopes to build new lab with donated money (Jan 26, 2009)
	NorwalkPlus - Fairfield County Community Foundation grants Norwalk Education Foundation funding for after-school program (Jan 26, 2009)
	StamfordPlus - Westport Arts Center receives added financial support for new diversity program (Jan 26, 2009)
	New Haven Register - Reading program founder gets ‘Super’ prize for efforts (Jan 24, 2009)
	The Source - DHHS Environment Club Wins ‘Green’ (Jan 23, 2009)
	The Montville Times - A Gift for Montville: Community Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Raymond Library (Jan 22, 2009)
	NorwalkPlus - Travelers and Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center demonstrate support for MS (Jan 19, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - SUFFIELD: Suffield High Wins Grant From CL&P (Jan 19, 2009)
	New York Times - Hartford Hears Health Care Proposal (Jan 17, 2009)
	Providence Business News - Rhode Island Foundation gets new chairman (Jan 14, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - A Fresh Call For Health Insurance Reform: Highlights Of A Plan For Universal Health Care (Jan 13, 2009)
	The New Britain Herald - Hundreds hear plan to cover Connecticut (Jan 13, 2009)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop - Survey Says: Donations To Decrease (Jan 12, 2009)
	Connecticut Post - Bridgeport housing fund loses $1m: Bridgeport City Council looks to change rules to free up money for residents (Jan 11, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Connecticut Cities Gain From New Pool Of Young Teachers (Jan 9, 2009)
	The Day - Foundation receives its largest gift (Jan 8, 2009)
	The New Haven Register - Economy takes toll on nonprofit fundraising (Jan 8, 2009)
	Fairfield Weekly - Hunger Spike: Connecticut food banks struggle to keep up with demand (Jan 8, 2009)
	The News-Times - Tarrywile to unveil new attraction this spring (Jan 5, 2009)
	Hartford Courant - Praise For Immigrant Program Doesn't Surprise Hartford Library (Jan 2, 2009)
	Town Times - Waterbury WBDC receives $12,500 grant (Jan 1, 2009)
	The Day - Minority scholarships available at SCSU (Dec 29, 2008)
	The Advocate - Getting creative in hard times: Rising demand forces area nonprofit agencies to adjust (Dec 28, 2008)
	The Ridgefield Press - Perrin grant helps Bridgeport effort for kids (Dec 28, 2008)
	Norwalk Citizen-News - Schools Feel Holiday Spirit Year Round (Dec 26, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - YOUR VIEW: LINDA J. KELLY - Focused Giving Reaches Those Most In Need (Dec 24, 2008)
	The News-Times - Teachers can find online donors to fill their wishes (Dec 24, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - The Nonprofit Scoop - Science Center Receives $100,000 Lego Award (Dec 22, 2008)
	StamfordPlus - Donations to emergency “Safety Net” for residents will be matched by Fairfield County Community Foundation (Dec 18, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Nonprofit Need - Giving Can Be An Act Of Charity (Dec 17, 2008)
	The Day - Better To Give, But Donations Likely To Be Off For Some Time: Economic downturn takes a toll on the spirit of giving (Dec 16, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal, Nonprofit Scoop - Grants Target Hunger, Homelessness (Dec 15, 2008)
	New York Times - Economy Testing Creativity of the Arts (Dec 14, 2008)
	Litchfield County Times - Universal Health Care Push Visits Torrington (Dec 11, 2008)
	Valley Advocate - Giving Till It Hurts: Money for nothing, and the crooks go free (Dec 11, 2008)
	The Advocate - Maximize aid (Dec 9, 2008)
	New Haven Independent - She’s On The Asthma Beat (Dec 9, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Connecticut Activists Prepare Health Care Reform Proposal (Dec 9, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - Two Hartford Nonprofits Win B of A Neighborhood Awards (Dec 8, 2008)
	Middletown Press - Liberty Bank/LISC launch affordable housing program (Dec 2, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - $200,000 Grant For ECSU (Dec 2, 2008)
	Hartford Courant, iTowns - Women's Literacy Project Receives Grant (Nov 26, 2008)
	New Haven Independent - Literacy Coalition Forum: Early Reading, Community Action, and Catalytic Philanthropy (Nov 24, 2008)
	Mobilizing the Region - Region’s Monumental Interest in TOD Reflected in Panel, Grant Program (Nov 21, 2008)
	New York Times - Charities Struggling With Their Own Needs (Nov 20, 2008)
	The Hartford Courant - Workforce Solutions Collaborative To Train Workers In Hartford Area (Nov 19, 2008)
	The Advocate - Jefferson school noted for its gains (Nov 18, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - Public Allies Connecticut has been awarded a grant from the Travelers Foundation (Nov 16, 2008)
	News Times - Morris Street School in Danbury receives award for improving student achievement (Nov 15, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Good Neighbors in Hartford (Nov 15, 2008)
	Lyme Times - Beaver, Come Home: Oswegatchie Hills Attracts More Wildlife (Nov 13, 2008)
	UCONNHuskies.com - "Reading Millionaires" Program Underway Thanks To SBM Foundation (Nov 11, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - UConn Announces Gift From Travelers (Nov 11, 2008)
	Connecticut Law Truibune - Hard Times For Legal Aid Agencies: Layoffs are imminent as funding drops drastically (Nov 10, 2008)
	The Republican-American - Financing college today an education in itself: Scholarships help fill money void (Nov 10, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Nonprofit Group Goes To Polls To Push For Universal Care (Nov 5, 2008)
	The News Times - Forum to explore children's issues (Nov 3, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Jobs in Jeopardy: Recession Cutting Legal Aid Services For Poor (Oct 30, 2008)
	New Haven Independent - Latino Philanthropy Gains (Oct 29, 2008)
	Norwich Bulletin - Liberty Bank, Rotary to offer holiday aid (Oct 29, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofit Scoop (Oct 27, 2008)
	The Day - They're Coming To Grips With Falling 'Matter of Balance' helps give seniors tools to stand and walk confidently (Oct 27, 2008)
	New Haven Register - Photo exhibit puts focus on diabetes, prevention (Oct 25, 2008)
	The Montville Times - One Book, One Grade at Tyl Middle School (Oct 23, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Two New Britain High Graduates Receive Scholarships (Oct 14, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofits Streamline To Survive: Partnerships and mergers bring efficiencies, ease legwork for donors (Oct 13, 2008)
	Business New Haven - New Focus for CT Health (Oct 13, 2008)
	Hartford Business Journal - Nonprofits Brace For Fallout: Survey shows officials expect falling donations, rising need for services (Oct 13, 2008)
	The Day - The Community Foundation's Library Initiative Is A Step Forward (Oct 12, 2008)
	Hartford Courant - Ken Kahn Stepping Down From Arts Leadership Position (Oct 12, 2008)
	The Day - Bank of America gives to United Way (Oct 11, 2008)
	Stamford Plus - Helping tenants tap into community resources; Fairfield County Community Foundation Grant Supports Tenant Self Sufficiency (Oct 6, 2008)
	The Day - Givers get to see what funds can do (Oct 6, 2008)