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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
Salvation Army revives Boys & Girls Club in New London
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The transition was aided by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and Recreation Department, which has stored equipment from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The transition was aided by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and Recreation Department, which has stored equipment from...more
Retired Norwich Superintendent Dolliver won't miss sleepless nights
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
During a retirement gala June 13, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut gave Dolliver a $1,000 donation to a youth program of her...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
During a retirement gala June 13, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut gave Dolliver a $1,000 donation to a youth program of her...more
Innocence Project picks New London for site of new conference
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
NEIP recently received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to help put on the conference, which will...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
NEIP recently received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to help put on the conference, which will...more
Goals for equity in New London shared at Partnership for Student Success meeting
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The event also served as an introduction of partnership coordinator Randi McCray, who started in April; the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The event also served as an introduction of partnership coordinator Randi McCray, who started in April; the Community Foundation of...more
Community Foundation announces $1.9M in grants to nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced Wednesday it has awarded $1,943,371 to 145 local nonprofits addressing issues...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced Wednesday it has awarded $1,943,371 to 145 local nonprofits addressing issues...more
Community Foundation announces $1.9M in grants to nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The grants fall into nine categories: Norwich youth, Southeast general, Windham/Northeast area, environmental, animal welfare, and women and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The grants fall into nine categories: Norwich youth, Southeast general, Windham/Northeast area, environmental, animal welfare, and women and...more
Norwich programs receive thousands of dollars in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's has awarded more than $180,000 in grants for to 22 organizations for a wide range of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's has awarded more than $180,000 in grants for to 22 organizations for a wide range of...more
Norwich programs receive thousands of dollars in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's has awarded more than $180,000 in grants for to 22 organizations for a wide range of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's has awarded more than $180,000 in grants for to 22 organizations for a wide range of...more
UCFS awarded grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
UCFS Healthcare has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to support its Access to Care and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
UCFS Healthcare has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to support its Access to Care and...more
Chelsea Groton reports strong year
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... at Electric Boat; Maryam Elahi of Old Saybrook, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Dan Meiser of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... at Electric Boat; Maryam Elahi of Old Saybrook, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Dan Meiser of...more
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