Idealist launched a new network yesterday (Mar 11)  with the intent to help people all over the world Imagine.Connect.Act

We are getting together to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives, and where no opportunity for action or collaboration is missed or wasted.

It is always amusing to me the way that the marketing and advertising world categorizes and labels segments and cross sections of society. Nontheless this Milennials report I have found interesting. As we serve the people of all ages it is at the very least to read about alleged overriding and intertwined interests and inclinations of various age groups. As we attempt to serve always more effectively  our various non-profit constituencies, perhaps this report might shed some always needed…

Dear Greater New Haven Resident:

You probably know…

Fair Haven Community Health Center (FHCHC) is a not-for-profit primary health care organization that has been dedicated to serving the greater Fair Haven Community since 1971. We provide comprehensive health care – from prenatal to pediatric, adolescent to adult and geriatric. Our mission is to provide excellent, accessible health care to the residents of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Our social services staff…

This post is not meant to be an imposition or to be interpreted as being daunting.Are there a number of conferences and workshops taking place monthly across the globe pertaining to social media and its impact? But of course. This post is meant to indicate how vibrant the interest is. Do not despair if you not feel up to speed. There are resources and technical assistance right here available in our town to begin to equip, educate, train and inform.…

Main Street Resources

New England Impact Fund - Executive Job Description

Contact:  Ronny Chatterjee at rchatt99@gmail.com

Main Street Resources (MSR) is launching its third fund, New England Impact Fund (NEIF), to invest in small growing New England social enterprises, minority owned or run companies, and low or moderate income (LMI) and economically distressed area (EDA) located…

"The only wrong with tainted money is that there taint enough of it" (General Booth).

A more true statement there isn't for the survivors of the New York ExxonMobile oil spill nonprofit and public entities now attempting to get a piece of the $19.5 million to be distributed in $25K segments. And according to the…

Prison Re-Entry Program Benefits From Constructive Suggestions Not From Brick-Bats

Clearly the Harp Administration is making an effort to improve the outcomes for those returning from prison.  As mayor, Toni Harp has the entire city and its many departments (and individual heads) demanding her attention.  She also has the much broader and more challenging issues of economic and structural development,…

IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org), a dynamic nonprofit organization in New Haven CT, is seeking a part-time teacher for its Early Learning Program. The mission of IRIS is to help refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut's communities. IRIS currently serves clients from countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, Congo, and Sudan.



The Early…

Cheers To All!!

The month of March can be a time of mischievous weather. It is a month where we are witnessing the last of the winter season and then the first signs of spring. Where there are great winds at times and then soft spring breezes coming about in this month. But this is the month of the Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day and…

I found this brief panel discussion to be particularly relevant given the nexus between politics and societal perspectives. http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-politics-of-philanthropy.html

Nonprofit Board Addresses Having Done Serious Harm

The New Haven Early Childhood Council will hold an Information Session on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28^TH at 12pm  the Early Childhood Learning Center, 495 Blake Street, Room 15 for any persons or organizations interested in applying for a School Readiness grant.  School Readiness funds are for licensed child care centers that serve New Haven children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This is a competitive grant process and contingent upon State funding.   Anyone interested should contact…

Deception In A Marriage, HIV Infection & the Importance of Mental Health Services

This is another Good Reason to Get Health Coverage under the Affordable Ccare Act: Mental Health Therapy IS Covered.

Bridget Gordon’s complete article about Intimate Deception, HIV Infection and Mental Health Services is excerpted below, but the complete article is also…

Find Out If You're Eligible for Financial Help to Pay for Health Insurance

 HEALTH TAX CREDIT TOOL - YOU MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY TO LOWER YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM.…

Inside A Mental Hospital Called JAIL – NY Times, Nicholas Kristof, 2/9/2014

This is another compelling reason for everyone to have health coverage. 

Do you have relatives who need mental health care? One of the 10 essential services that must be provided under the ACA is Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.…

Before making a decision to keep the existing private plan you have as opposed to signing up through the ACA, be sure to learn about the 10 ESSENTIAL BENEFITS every health plan should have. See the listing below; visit the web sites listed to learn more.

SIGN UP FOR THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE BEFORE MARCH 31,…

RAISE THE MIMIMUM WAGE – It’s Sound & Ethical Economics.

Connecticut Business & Industry Association Opposes An Increase in the Minimum Wage!

The question is WHY? An increase in the minimum wage will benefit employees, tax-payers and the state.  People need to earn a livable wage so they do not have to be a…

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 2014 Neighborhood Leadership Program is an eight month training and grant program that supports community leaders in imagining, testing, developing, and realizing projects which build community and provide positive outcomes in New Haven neighborhoods.

Who should apply?

If you are a resident of New Haven (or contiguous towns) who has demonstrated commitment to making a positive difference through resident engagement, and if…