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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
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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
“Not A Number” Comes To Plainfield
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund is part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The fund awarded $14,095 in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund is part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The fund awarded $14,095 in...more
The Arc receives grant from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's Southeast Area Women and Girls Fund awarded $5,000 to The Arc New London County...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's Southeast Area Women and Girls Fund awarded $5,000 to The Arc New London County...more
Legacy Fund Established To Continue Work Of NECASA
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation will manage the endowment and a grant-making process to distribute funding. Funding will support programs that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation will manage the endowment and a grant-making process to distribute funding. Funding will support programs that...more
Preston Community Fund awards grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... Preston regional trash incinerator, supports the arts, and cultural and social ... Grants awarded are: Amos Lake Association, $450 for a water...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... Preston regional trash incinerator, supports the arts, and cultural and social ... Grants awarded are: Amos Lake Association, $450 for a water...more
Norwich businesses given Narcan, training to help fight opioid crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The city was able to get 100 Narcan kits thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. Related Content:...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The city was able to get 100 Narcan kits thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. Related Content:...more
Norwich to offer free Narcan kits, training Monday to downtown businesses
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
In July, Youth and Family Services was the recipient of a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to pay for 100 kits...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
In July, Youth and Family Services was the recipient of a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to pay for 100 kits...more
NECASA funds going to Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Following the closure of the Dayville-based NECASA, its assets totaling nearly $100,000 will be transferred to a new legacy fund through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Following the closure of the Dayville-based NECASA, its assets totaling nearly $100,000 will be transferred to a new legacy fund through...more
Community Foundation highlights music and dance at annual meeting
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Norwich — Tis the season for annual meetings, and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut went particularly festive this...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Norwich — Tis the season for annual meetings, and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut went particularly festive this...more
Public will get chance to buy Foye book
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Proceeds beyond the cost of printing go to the Bill Foye Philippine Scholarship Fund held by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Proceeds beyond the cost of printing go to the Bill Foye Philippine Scholarship Fund held by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Treat Connecticut's dire fiscal condition - or else
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Connecticut Mirror and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut convened a panel at Mitchell College this week to convey that we...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Connecticut Mirror and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut convened a panel at Mitchell College this week to convey that we...more
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