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United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is launching a pilot program with New London Youth Affairs (NLYA) called Your Voice Counts (YVC). The program is for high school students to listen and understand diverse viewpoints, which may differ from their own, held by others outside their circles of family and friends.
This is the first phase of YVC. New London Youth Affairs was selected by a volunteer review committee to be The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival returns again to celebrate the sea in New London from September 9 through 11
This year’s gathering of vessels of all types, including U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy vessels and the historic Top Sail Schooner Amistad, is made possible with the steadfast support of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of Tourism and the generous sponsorship of Dime Bank.
“Everyone at Dime Bank is proud to play a significant role in bringing The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation recently awarded numerous grants to support 30 programs that benefit children and families in the region.
The mission of the Foundation, a 501(c)3 overseen by a volunteer board with support from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, is to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families through generous donations from the business community. The Foundation provides local child-focused non-profits with crucial resources that
"Bond of Hope" Kick-off Gala fundraising gala will introduce our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth plans for 2020 and present the 2019 Award of Excellence on October 29 at 6 p.m., Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London.
Exemplary Award of Excellence
Beatrice Jeanette, founder and president of S.T.E.P.S., Inc.
With Beatrice's vision, over 800 girls have learned to make positive, confident choices and how to bounce back from adversity.
Unsung Hero
Cindy Alvarez, teen program coordinator, Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories and the Clinical Research Unit, New Haven will support more than 60 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2019 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2019 June 16, 2018Mohegan Park, Norwich, CTRace starts 9:00AM. Entry fee: $20 per child plus $10 if non-USAT member. Register by June 1, 2018 to guarantee race t-shirt & personalized bib. Splash and Dash
The New London Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon will take place at the Mohegan Park in Norwich. We are also excited to share that the 2018 Norwich Splash and Dash has been named the LARGEST Splash and Dash event in the country!
With the help of the Norwich Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories and the Clinical Research Unit, New Haven will support more than 60 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2018 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2018 Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $107,400 to 38 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2017 with fundraisers including the 6th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 34th Annual Holiday Gala held at Mohegan Sun in December.
“I would like to thank the community for its continued support of Third Quarter Grant Recipients Announced For New London And Windham CountiesWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union donated $23,800 to community organizations throughout New London and Windham counties as part of its third quarter Community Giving Grants disbursement.
Grant recipients included the Florence Griswold Museum, H.H. Ellis Technical Booster Club Parent Faculty Organization, Higher Edge, Hygienic Art, Inc., Light House Voc-Ed Center, Martin House, Inc., New London High School Music Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories will support 67 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2017 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions.
Groups receiving support in 2017 are:
Aluminum Falcon Robotics Inc. - 2018 FIRST Robotics New London Youth Affairs is a Youth Service Bureau which promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations.
Join us as we celebrate 27 years of service to the New London community by donating $2.70, $27.00, $270.00, etc. Any donation is welcome.Early Childhood Family Center * Whale's Tales Children’s Book Bank * Teens in Action * Teen Employment * COOL * SADD * Juvenile Review Board * NLCCC Prevention Coalition * Parent Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) and two of its employees received US Sailing Community Sailing Awards for their 2016 achievements. US Sailing is the governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States while its Community Sailing Committee promotes and supports community sailing across the country. US Sailing's Community Sailing awards recognize organizations and individuals who have done an exemplary job of promoting public access to sailing. The awards were Mitchell College and NESS (New England Science & Sailing Foundation)
Announce Partnership to Expand Sailing and Waterfront Offerings in New London
New London, CT – Mitchell College and the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) are delighted to announce a joint partnership that will enable both to expand their sailing and water sports offerings for the greater New London area and Mitchell College students.
The partnership will kick off with the development and operation of a top-notch
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits
Pfizer Inc. has announced that 51 nonprofits in Connecticut and Rhode Island, including the Garde Arts Center and Project Oceanology, will receive funding support this year.
Other recipients were Aluminum Falcon Robotics, Bethsaida Community Inc., Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut, Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Chorus of Westerly, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens New London Youth Affairs has applications available for the Summer Youth Employment Program. Applications can be obtained at the Youth Affairs office on the 1st floor of the Martin Center, and at area schools. As a component of the New London Youth Affairs Family Center, Health 180 spoke with early childhood families about the relationship of nutrition to children’s wellness and sensory integration. This learning was enhanced with a hands-on site visit to Fiddleheads Food Co-op, whereby families benefited from a tour and sampling of healthy foods. Waterford, CT – December 22, 2014 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has approved all eight of its fourth quarter grant requests, totaling $16,500.
Recipients include the American Red Cross; The Connecticut Radio Information System, Inc.; Connecticut Storytelling Center, Inc.; Eugene O’Neill Theater Center; New London Community Orchestra, Inc.; New London Youth Affairs; Safe Futures, Inc.; and Striving Towards Empowered Personal Success, Inc
Charter Oak reviews all grant requests on a quarterly basis. The
United Way Announces Youth Program, Your Voice Counts, to Promote Trust and Civility
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Returns Again to New London
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards $75,050 to 30 Local Organizations
Bond of Hope Gala Supporting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London
Pfizer Awards Community Grants in Connecticut and Rhode Island
Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Takes Place at Mohegan Park June 16
Pfizer Announces Community Grants for 2018
Chamber Foundation Provides $107,400 to 38 Eastern CT Non-Profits
Charter Oak Donates $23,800 to Local Community Organizations
Pfizer Awards Community Grants
New London Youth Affairs Celebrates 27 Years
New England Science & Sailing Receives Awards from US Sailing
Mitchell College & NESS Partner for More Sailing and Waterfront Offerings in New London
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits
New London Youth Affairs: Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Available
Health 180 Educates Early-Childhood Families
Charter Oak Donates $16,500 to Community Organizations
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