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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation provides donors with an easy and convenient way to give back to our community with joy and impact.
The foundation make grants to nonprofit organizations in support their efforts to strengthen the community. The Community Foundation also initiates programs when it appears that leadership is required to focus attention on important community issues.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut also partners with local corporations, foundations and governmental entities to address specific needs in a spirit of collaboration and efficiency.
Web Address
www.cfect.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfectnews
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Eastern-Connecticut/196829230501210
Instagram - www.instagram.com/CommunityFoundationECT/
The foundation make grants to nonprofit organizations in support their efforts to strengthen the community. The Community Foundation also initiates programs when it appears that leadership is required to focus attention on important community issues.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut also partners with local corporations, foundations and governmental entities to address specific needs in a spirit of collaboration and efficiency.
Web Address
www.cfect.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfectnews
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Eastern-Connecticut/196829230501210
Instagram - www.instagram.com/CommunityFoundationECT/
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Assets
2019 - 99,818,189
2018 - 84,520,858
2017 - 83,314,852
2019 - 99,818,189
2018 - 84,520,858
2017 - 83,314,852
Domestic Grants
2019 - 5,833,578
2018 - 6,735,754
2019 - 5,833,578
2018 - 6,735,754
Recent News from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation to hold conversation on American Rescue Plan
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has scheduled a Zoom conversation for May 12 on the American Rescue Plan, featuring U.S....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has scheduled a Zoom conversation for May 12 on the American Rescue Plan, featuring U.S....more
Literacy fund to help Willimantic library programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Mary Lou DeVivo Fund for Windham Literacy, a permanent endowment held at the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, will fund...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Mary Lou DeVivo Fund for Windham Literacy, a permanent endowment held at the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, will fund...more
Event for International Women's Day highlights the role women play in democracy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation asked Diane Randall to speak because of “her leadership role on civic engagement work around policies and practices...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation asked Diane Randall to speak because of “her leadership role on civic engagement work around policies and practices...more
Paid leave will help revive the state's economy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Carol J. Williams is co-chair of the Women and Girls Funds Task Force on Public Policy founded by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Carol J. Williams is co-chair of the Women and Girls Funds Task Force on Public Policy founded by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
COVID-19 education and prevention initiative expanding into eastern Connecticut
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation awarded the money to URU The Right to Be, a New Haven-based multimedia nonprofit, for its Our Humanity...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation awarded the money to URU The Right to Be, a New Haven-based multimedia nonprofit, for its Our Humanity...more
Women & Girls Funds create opportunities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded $225,500 in 2020 grants to 41 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded $225,500 in 2020 grants to 41 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for...more
Norwich Human Services uses grants to help students, families connect to internet
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
“Bridging the Digital Divide” is a technology grant funded through Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the William Casper...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
“Bridging the Digital Divide” is a technology grant funded through Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the William Casper...more
'Miracle Families': New London volunteers deliver surprise for the holidays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... including a $12,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, and served more than 1,300 meals and 30,000 pounds of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... including a $12,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, and served more than 1,300 meals and 30,000 pounds of...more
Community Foundation wraps up year with grants, virtual celebration, new board members
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
As the year comes to a close, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has in recent weeks announced more grants, named new...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
As the year comes to a close, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has in recent weeks announced more grants, named new...more
Preston agencies, services receive grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preston — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut this week announced that five local entities will receive a portion of more than $3,500...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preston — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut this week announced that five local entities will receive a portion of more than $3,500...more
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