Capital Workforce Partners was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation to provide programmatic support for internships to Hartford area high school juniors and seniors, preparing them for college and career.• • •Leadership Greater Hartford has received $30,000 in grants in support of its Third Age Initiative program from the Beatrice Fox Auerbach […]
Capital Workforce Partners was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation to provide programmatic support for internships to Hartford area high school juniors and seniors, preparing them for college and career.
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Leadership Greater Hartford has received $30,000 in grants in support of its Third Age Initiative program from the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund and the Samuel Roskin Trust at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The Third Age Initiative is a year-long program for older adults who want to get involved and give back to the community in meaningful ways. More than 300 older adults have participated in the Third Age Initiative, now in its 14th year.
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The Connecticut Humane Society received a $5,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation. The money will help purchase procedure lighting for three exam rooms at the Fox Memorial Clinic, the Society's donor subsidized public hospital. The lighting is a critical upgrade and will enable the clinic staff to provide enhanced service to pets. The Wiederhold Foundation advocates for the welfare of animals, focusing on improving veterinary programs and protecting wildlife, including endangered species, flora and fauna.
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Simsbury Bank announced that Christopher Tweeddale is the recipient of its annual scholarship announced at the Granby Memorial High School awards ceremony held in June. Peter Sepelak, branch manager of Simsbury Bank's Granby office, presented the $1,000 award to Tweeddale, who will be attending the University of Connecticut this fall, majoring in accounting.
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The Dime Bank Foundation has awarded $3,000 to Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality (MASH) for their homelessness prevention/diversion program. The program provides modest, short-term financial assistance and case management to help keep families in their current housing and out of the shelter system. MASH provides emergency shelter, rapid rehousing and shelter diversion services in New London County.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain announced a grant from People's United Community Foundation of $8,500. The grant will pay for counseling to assist people buying their first home, and those facing foreclosure. The organization's HUD-certified counselors provide free counseling in English and Spanish and help those facing foreclosure to save their homes. They also provide free education and expert counseling for first-time homebuyers.
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The Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS recently held a Middletown Stroll for Charity that raised $2,330 and awareness for New Horizons, a provider of domestic violence recovery services. Participants enjoyed food and live music from four Middletown restaurants including Esca Wine Bar, La Boca, Celtic Cavern and Mezzo Grill.
