BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Community College Foundation (HCCF) announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Willie McBride, Jr. and Ramon Peralta. These appointments bring the total number of current HCCF Board members to eighteen. HCCF assists Housatonic Community College and its students by expanding access to quality, affordable higher…
Hartford, CT – The Salvation Army serving Connecticut and Rhode Island is once again hosting a FREE symposium for attorneys, financial planners, and other professional advisors. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, May 17th and will be virtual, so that participants can attend from a place of their convenience. The program scheduled from…
Abilis, the nonprofit that serves and supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives, is hosting “Home Is Where the Heart Is” — an online community cause appeal — that culminates on April 30 with an online celebration hosted by choreographer, dancer and fitness professional Billy Blanks…
Darien, CT – The Tiny Miracles Foundation will host its annual fundraising event on Friday, May 6, at The Loading Dock in Stamford. Inspired by the Roaring 20’s, the theme of this year’s event is “Miracles…And All That Jazz,” and it will honor three community leaders who have shown great support for The Tiny Miracles…
Norwalk, CT – Caring for older loved ones can be extremely difficult, especially during the added health concerns and isolation brought by COVID-19. Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is proud to present a virtual conversation on this important topic on Thursday, March 30, at noon. The panel of experts will discuss strategies to help cope,…
SIMSBURY, CT – For most students, attending college is an exciting time, a time for gaining independence, making new friends, and transitioning into adulthood. For others, it can be overwhelming, especially for someone recovering from a substance use disorder. There are many new challenges to face, like fitting in with the other students, maintaining class…
Norwalk, CT – Douglas E. Hempstead, Vice Chairman of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees, succeeding longtime LMMM Chairman Patsy R. Brescia, who served for over a decade and led the museum during a period of remarkable growth. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Brescia led the fundraising efforts…
Online Applications due by 3/31/22 STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank Foundation announces that applications for the Annual CommunityFirst grant program are now being accepted. Eligible nonprofit organizations must submit their application online by the deadline of March 31, 2022. To be eligible for consideration, organizations must serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield,…
TRUMBULL, CT – Make-A-Wish® Connecticut warmly and proudly welcomes Alyssa Harvey Dawson to its Board of Directors. Alyssa Harvey Dawson is a C-Suite executive with more than 20 years of experience scaling growth and innovative companies across various industries and business segments. She is presently employed as the Chief Legal Officer for Gusto, an HR…
Hartford, CT — This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) has completed more than 20 river restoration projects across the 4-state Connecticut River watershed (NH, VT, MA & CT). These projects will restore natural river flow, improve wildlife habitat, and protect clean water. They also boosted local economies and local businesses like plant nurseries, tree…
