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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
Sustainable CT: Town of New Canaan earns the certification
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Additional support is provided by: the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Fairfield...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Additional support is provided by: the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Fairfield...more
Foundation awards scholarships to 309 local students
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation sends our best wishes to these students as they launch their college and technical careers in challenging...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation sends our best wishes to these students as they launch their college and technical careers in challenging...more
Norwich foundation creates fund to help arts, cultural organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Lord said at the outset of the pandemic, the foundation donated $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's Neighbors...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Lord said at the outset of the pandemic, the foundation donated $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's Neighbors...more
Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Americares Free Clinics, Building One...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Americares Free Clinics, Building One...more
Cultural Coalition launches economic recovery fund with community foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has established the CultureSECT Economic Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has established the CultureSECT Economic Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Community Foundation of Eastern CT creates fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently created the Neighbors Fund in collaboration with the United Ways of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently created the Neighbors Fund in collaboration with the United Ways of...more
Community Foundation announces $748500 for nonprofits, hospitals for COVID-19 response
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced on Friday that to address the impact of COVID-19, it has given $403,500 to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced on Friday that to address the impact of COVID-19, it has given $403,500 to...more
Safe Futures to host strategy session
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Safe Futures has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to provide strategic planning services and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Safe Futures has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to provide strategic planning services and...more
Safe Futures hosting strategic summit on Family Justice Center initiative
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Safe Futures is able to host Gwinn and Strack through a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. "Without a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Safe Futures is able to host Gwinn and Strack through a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. "Without a...more
Friends and Neighbors: Not just 'wearin' the green,' but living it
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
She is a founder of the New London Parks Conservancy, a founding member of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
She is a founder of the New London Parks Conservancy, a founding member of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's...more
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