Community Foundation of Central Connecticut

12/21/2012

After observing a moment of silence for , we began to discuss the campaign. It is an excellent start to better our . In what ways will you continue the sentiment, long after the 26 acts are done? .

12/13/2012

Here is a sneak peak of our new website! The finishing touches are still being added but we're excited to launch soon. Any suggestions?

12/10/2012

Proud of our very Own Phil Ashton and his donation to Meriden Boys and Girls Club http://www.myrecordjournal.com/frontporch/article_07ba23c2-40a2-11e2-86fe-0019bb2963f4.html

The Community Foundation of Central Connecticut proudly presented the annual donation to the Joseph F. Coffey Boys and Girls Club of Meriden on Wednesday, July 18, at the Boys and Girls Club facility. The donation came from the Jane and Philip T. Ashton Fund established by Community Foundation Treas...

11/02/2012

Tying up the loose ends of our new fund! Can't wait to share the amazing family's story. Be sure to check back within the next few days to learn about it. In the mean time, what are you doing to give back?

10/22/2012

UCA Students give back while staying in the Halloween Spirit! Yes, Arkansas is far from here but their efforts will be appropriated all over!
http://thecabin.net/arts-entertainment/events/2012-10-20/uca-students-plan-halloween-trick-or-treat-help-community #.UIVJ3m883Dg

Students at the University of Central Arkansas plan a "trick or treat" Halloween outing, but with a twist - they plan to collect canned food for to feed needy people.

09/24/2012

Starting off your day like a middle schooler? Could help increase productivity. http://www.prnewsonline.com/prnewsblog/index.php/2012/09/24/do-it-first-the-first-5-minutes-of-your-work-day/

At my middle school son’s open house last week where we met the teachers and heard about their teaching philosophies, I noticed a trend that just might be applicable to us adults. When the students walk into the classroom every day, they immediately begin the “do it first” exercises: write down the ...

09/21/2012

Staying in the spirit of Apple's iPhone 5 Launch Day, we found a great article from on Twitter:
How Community Foundations Can Use Text Messages to Engage Citizens – and Conference Goers bit.ly/ViNR5T

In a recent conference session about digital strategy, theCommunity Foundation for Greater Buffaloproved that the best way to engage citizens in their communities is also the best way to engage event attendees in a room. They created a miniature mobile campaign that polled conference goers about the...

09/10/2012

Great story of a woman giving back to an individual in her community. What exactly did she give? Check out The Huffington Post story! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/09/vanessa-peebles-donates-car-needy-college-student_n_1868675.html

A Georgia woman's heartwarming act is making headlines this week, poignantly proving the power of kindness, even between two strangers. Branden Whitehead, a 20-year-old college student, was walking home from school last month when he was struck and critically injured in a hit and run accident, MyFox...

09/07/2012

The article may be from last year, but the idea of giving back never gets old! We love these ideas for giving back to your community. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220397 #

Doing good is good for business and your brand. Here are three ideas for cause marketing that can work on a small scale.

08/27/2012

The Wallingford Patch has created a gerat slideshow of the fun and unique places the town of Wallingford has to offer! Be sure to check it out on their website, http://wallingford.patch.com/articles/wallingford-slideshow

Pictures featuring the hot spots and secluded places of Wallingford.