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MHA and the Community Continue Their Journey to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Hartford Foundation Closes Phase Two of COVID-19 Response Fund with $350K in Grants, Fund Enters New Phase with Deeper Investments for 2021
The Hartford Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund has made more than 250 grants, distributing more than $9.6 million, since the start of the pandemic. The fund initially focused on basic human needs arising from the pandemic, then transitioned to supporting a wide variety of nonprofits to provide services safely, including personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning costs, technology and minor building enhancements. In the final round of grants in Phase Two, the Foundation awarded grants to 37 community-based organizations, totaling $350,003. In 2021, the COVID-19 Response Fund will continue to address some of the most urgent needs in the Greater Hartford community, in a proactive and focused way. This new phase of the Fund, the Foundation is seeking to make proactive, targeted and deeper investments related to the ongoing public health and economic crises.
The Mandell Jewish Community Center Celebrates 25th Annual Hartford Jewish Film Festival February 28 – April 2, 2021
The 25th Annual Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival will share 19 extraordinary films, a virtual cinematic celebration of Jewish life on film dedicated to strength and resilience.
Fuss & O’Neill’s Virgil Lloyd, PE Named 2021 NEWEA President
Goodwin University Dental Clinic
Connecticut Forum Announces Leadership Transition
Connecticut Forum Co-Founder and CEO Doris Sugarman to step aside on June 30; Ruth Cullen named incoming Executive Director
TheaterWorks Hartford Introduces Inaugural Podcast
This inaugural episode of our TWtalks podccast brings together the director of our current project Talkin to this Chick Sippin’ Magic Potion, the amazing Awoye Timpo and the team of CLASSIX a think tank created to expand our understanding of the ‘classical’ canon through an exploration of dramatic works by Black writers. We're talking about expanding and contracting and what we think may be next for the American Theater. Hosted by TWH Artistic Producer taneisha duggan.
TheaterWorks Hartford introduces inaugural podcast
This inaugural episode of our TWtalks podccast brings together the director of our current project Talkin to this Chick Sippin’ Magic Potion, the amazing Awoye Timpo and the team of CLASSIX a think tank created to expand our understanding of the ‘classical’ canon through an exploration of dramatic works by Black writers. We're talking about expanding and contracting and what we think may be next for the American Theater. Hosted by TWH Artistic Producer taneisha duggan.
Infoshred takes its community giving to the next level for greater visibility and impact; seedership’s platform brings together everything they give back into one view
seedership announced today that Infoshred LLC has selected its community storytelling platform to track and visualize all their charitable contributions. Having one aggregated view of all the time, things and money they donate – as well as the organizations and causes they support – will help Infoshred make giving more intentional and highlight their positive impact to share with clients.
Hartford Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Grantmaking of $52.7 Million in 2020
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for 29 cities and towns in Greater Hartford, awarded more than $52.7 million in grants to the region’s nonprofit agencies in 2020.
Chrysalis Center Invites the Community to “Come Together to End Hunger” at Virtual Empty Bowls Event on March 24th
Chrysalis Center invites the community to “Come Together to End Hunger” at this year’s Empty Bowls event to be held virtually on Wednesday, March 24th at 7:00pm. This annual event, which raises much needed awareness around food insecurities in our community, will be held virtually, with guests receiving a private link to the event. Guests will enjoy delicious homemade soup, provided by La Cocina Catering, which will be available for pick up prior to event.Due to COVID-19, Chrysalis Center has experienced an increase in the need for fresh and nutritious food and event proceeds will benefit the organization’s “Food Hub”: programs which address the critical issue of food insecurity and lack of fresh and nutritious foods in the community through innovative and hands-on approaches. Chrysalis’ Food Hub includes: Freshplace food pantry, Urban Roots hydroponic grow center, Homestead Farmers’ Market, Railway Gardens, Food Forest and La Cocina Catering and Culinary Arts Training Kitchen.
Whittlesey Hires New Managers
Whittlesey, a leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology firm, is proud to welcome two new managers to our team. Stacey Curran, CPA, and Zachary DeFeo, CPA, are the latest managers to join the Firm’s growing leadership team.
Urban League of Greater Hartford Creates Opportunities for Empowerment
Hartford Public Library to Celebrate Julia Alvarez’s Novel “In the Time of the Butterflies” in March for the NEA Big Read program
Hartford Public Library’s 2021 NEA Big Read celebrates Julia Alvarez’s book In the Time of the Butterflies from February 28th through March 30th, 2021 with a series of exciting programming around Dominican art, literature, and performance, as well as educational and celebratory programs on revolutionary Hartford Latinas. The month long celebration will culminate in Julia Alvarez’s keynote address, taking place virtually March 25.
Hartford History Center’s Partner “Encounters” Series to Explore the Origins of Hip Hop February 18
The next event in Hartford History Center’s partner “Encounters” series, called “The Origins of Hip Hop” will explore the evolution of the form, from its days on the street of the South Bronx to its ubiquity in our popular culture, through short readings, small-group dialogue, and engagement with cultural specialists.
The discussion will take place Thursday, February 18 from 6 to 8 pm on Zoom. To register, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y6ydkmdp
Connecticut Science Center Virtual Adult Events Discuss Race and Equity in Scientific Research
Straight Talk virtual event on February 18 features Panelists from Universities Across the Region
Hartford Public Library Announces 2021 Baby Grand Jazz Virtual Lineup
Hartford Public Library to Partner With Foodshare to Set Up Food Pantry at Barbour Branch
Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare Officially Unite
Statewide food bank expected to distribute 40 million meals per year
Pullman & Comley Elects Three Members and Welcomes Three New Associates
Pullman & Comley has promoted attorneys Joshua S. Cole, Erick A. Russell and Zachary D. Schurin to partner. The firm also welcomed new associates Snigdha Mamillapalli, Stacie Provencher and Potoula Tournas.