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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
On International Women's Day, panel discusses how to move forward
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Wraight was one of six panelists at a forum the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held at the Norwich Inn on Thursday, International Women's Day. Paul Choiniere, editorial page editor at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Wraight was one of six panelists at a forum the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held at the Norwich Inn on Thursday, International Women's Day. Paul Choiniere, editorial page editor at...more
Women's Forum panel: Gender equality fight far from finished
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
“We are gathering to take stock of where things are in terms of rights and equality and what needs to be done for us to make advances,” Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut President...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
“We are gathering to take stock of where things are in terms of rights and equality and what needs to be done for us to make advances,” Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut President...more
Main Street Community Foundation Collaborates to Support New Journalism Series on Impact of ...
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
This effort will explore the long-term impact of Connecticut's fiscal crisis on the nonprofit sector and the impact of wealth disparities in Connecticut.The community foundations involved in the...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
This effort will explore the long-term impact of Connecticut's fiscal crisis on the nonprofit sector and the impact of wealth disparities in Connecticut.The community foundations involved in the...more
A close local look on this Women's Day
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
This year, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut commissioned DataHaven to conduct a study on the status of women and girls in eastern Connecticut to better understand the issues impacting...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
This year, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut commissioned DataHaven to conduct a study on the status of women and girls in eastern Connecticut to better understand the issues impacting...more
High School debate set for Friday at Three Rivers Community College
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate for Area High Schools is free and open to the public and is being made possible through the following sponsors: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Chelsea...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate for Area High Schools is free and open to the public and is being made possible through the following sponsors: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Chelsea...more
An Open Invitation to “MoveFORWARD” on March 8th
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
NEW LONDON, CT -- On March 8, International Women's Day, advocates around the globe celebrate the achievements of women and call for advancing gender equality. Locally, the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
NEW LONDON, CT -- On March 8, International Women's Day, advocates around the globe celebrate the achievements of women and call for advancing gender equality. Locally, the Community Foundation of...more
Community Foundation of Eastern CT to hold forum
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut will hold a women's forum with a panel discussion from 3 to 5 p.m. March 8 at The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 W. Thames St., Norwich. The forum will hope...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut will hold a women's forum with a panel discussion from 3 to 5 p.m. March 8 at The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 W. Thames St., Norwich. The forum will hope...more
Women And Girls Report A Catalyst For Action
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut President and CEO Maryam Elahi and Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund Tri-Chair Laura Moorehead spoke at the report's launch. (Contributed Photo)....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut President and CEO Maryam Elahi and Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund Tri-Chair Laura Moorehead spoke at the report's launch. (Contributed Photo)....more
New report details inequities for women in eastern Connecticut
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — A recently released report commissioned by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut details inequities faced by women in New London and Windham counties in the realms of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — A recently released report commissioned by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut details inequities faced by women in New London and Windham counties in the realms of...more
Citizen of the Year award 'reflects a lifetime of good work'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Past Citizens of the Year include Mary Lenzini of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, Neil Scott and Scott Gladstone of Wireless Zone, Mitchell Etess of the Mohegan Tribal...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Past Citizens of the Year include Mary Lenzini of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, Neil Scott and Scott Gladstone of Wireless Zone, Mitchell Etess of the Mohegan Tribal...more
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