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Hands-On Saturday Community Volunteer Event: May 3

United Way's second annual Hands-On Saturday family friendly volunteer event will take place Saturday, May 3.

Join others from our community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3 (rain date is May 10) to invigorate safe public spaces for community gardening and help spruce up service providers' facilities.

Volunteers will be placed throughout Greater New Haven. Project sites include Roses for Autism in Guilford, New Haven Farms, Davenport Community Garden in New Haven…

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Added by Cara Rosner on April 9, 2014 at 6:29am — No Comments

United Way Seeks Boost! Service Corps Members

United Way is seeking applicants through AmeriCorps VISTA  to join the Boost! Service Corps Team.

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is in partnership with the City of New Haven and the New Haven Public Schools to coordinate wraparound services to support young people’s overall development and enhance their ability to learn in the classroom.  Wraparound services can be both academic and non-academic services available to the…

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Added by Cara Rosner on January 31, 2014 at 8:55am — No Comments

Neighbor-to-Neighbor 2014 Funding Opportunity

Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine will be awarding grants in 2014 to support emergency food and emergency housing services. 



Created at the height of the financial crisis to help people affected by the economic downturn prevent or recover from a crisis, N2N LifeLine has awarded more than $2.6 million in the last five years and provided emergency services to more than 20,000 individuals.



Non-profit organizations, faith…

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Added by Cara Rosner on January 8, 2014 at 9:41am — No Comments

Volunteer for United Way's Days of Caring, Oct. 5-18

United Way invites you to join with others in response to community needs, and demonstrate what people working together can accomplish in our region.  

We all have special talents, things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.

Whether it’s reading to children, painting a community center, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are things we can all do to strengthen our community, foster civic…

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Added by Cara Rosner on September 24, 2013 at 6:59am — No Comments

Volunteers Needed for New Haven Kindergarten Canvass

In August, volunteers from across New Haven will gather to welcome the parents and families of incoming kindergartners to the New Haven Public Schools - and we want you to be a part of it!

Volunteers will be knocking on doors Saturday, August 17th (9:30 am-1:00 pm); Wednesday, August 21st (4:30 pm-7:00 pm); and Thursday, August 22nd (4:30 pm-7:00 pm). Our rain date is Saturday, August 24th in case circumstances keep us from canvassing one of the previous days. 

The…

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Added by Cara Rosner on July 23, 2013 at 8:16am — No Comments

Job Opportunity at United Way: Campaign Account Executive

United Way is seeking someone to join our team to support our campaign efforts.



Roles and Responsibilities

United Way of Greater New Haven seeks enthusiastic college graduates and…

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Added by Cara Rosner on July 3, 2013 at 8:17am — No Comments

Did you miss United Way's Women's Initiative's recent showing of "A Place at the Table?" After the great response it received, there will be a second opportunity to see the film, which examines the i…

Did you miss United Way's Women's Initiative's recent showing of "A Place at the Table?" After the great response it received, there will be a second opportunity to see the film, which examines the issue of hunger in America.

Join us at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 11 at James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St. in Branford for a free screening of the film, followed by a discussion with local food policy leaders on hunger in Greater New Haven.

To reserve your…

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Added by Cara Rosner on June 3, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

Focus group members sought to address housing access

The Greater New Haven Regional Alliance to End Homelessness (GNHRAEH) is reviewing the process by which individuals gain access to emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. Re-organizing the current system will improve outcomes for our clients and improve communication among providers.



Please consider participating in a focus group of providers representing various areas of our service system, such as homelessness, mental health,…

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Added by Cara Rosner on April 17, 2013 at 4:54am — No Comments

Free office furniture available to qualified New Haven area nonprofits

Prudential is donating surplus office furniture to local, qualified nonprofits as part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen local communities. 

All items are used and will be donated "as is." Items will be made available on a first come first served basis and must be reserved by Monday, April 22 and picked up by April 30. Pick-up costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the receiving organization.  

The available items are:

  • Lateral file…
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Added by Cara Rosner on April 17, 2013 at 4:29am — No Comments

Host sites needed for Cooking Matters classes

United Way of Greater New Haven is looking for host sites for upcoming Cooking Matters classes, which will teach low-income families how to shop for and cook healthy and affordable meals. Know of any place that's a good fit?



Sites must:



- be nonprofits (including faith-based groups)

- have a working kitchen (stove, fridge, sink, etc.)

- have hot water

- have space to conduct a 20-person class…

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Added by Cara Rosner on February 25, 2013 at 5:51am — No Comments

Learn how to volunteer with United Way's Women's Initiative during a 30-minute webinar

Get inspired, get involved - all in 30 minutes! 

Do you want to learn more about the Women's Initiative, our Cooking Matters project and how you can get involved? All without leaving your desk? 

Join us for an informative webinar discussion Thursday, February 21 from noon to 12:30 p.m. Learn about our mission, get information on volunteer opportunities with our Cooking Matters program, and get answers to any questions you have…

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Added by Cara Rosner on February 20, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments

VITA tax prep sites open this week

VITA sites, where volunteers offer low-income individuals and families free help preparing their income taxes, open throughout the region this week.

Click here for a list of area sites and more information, and please help spread the word!

Added by Cara Rosner on January 28, 2013 at 6:22am — No Comments

Volunteers needed for point-in-time homeless count Jan. 29

Volunteers are needed for the annual Point-In-Time count of the homeless, which will take place Tuesday, Jan. 29 (with a snow/rain date of Jan. 31). Please consider becoming involved, and circulate the information among your contacts. More details here: PIT Homeless Count Flyer

Added by Cara Rosner on January 4, 2013 at 3:57am — No Comments

Job Opportunity: United Way seeks Major Gifts Officer

United Way of Greater New Haven is hiring! We are looking for a Major Gifts Officer - are you or someone you know a good candidate? Find out more about the position, requirements and other details on our website: United Way job listing

Added by Cara Rosner on January 3, 2013 at 3:19am — No Comments

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Imagine. Inform. Invest. Inspire. Working together to build a stronger community - now and forever.

The Community Foundation office at 70 Audubon Street is open to visitors by appointment only; Foundation staff are available by phone and email Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to conduct business or to schedule a time to visit. To contact a staff member, view our staff directory.

 

 

 

Open Street Project

An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

PNC Bank Invests $20 Million in LISC to Fuel Growth in Under-resourced Communities

New capital from PNC Bank includes innovative, equity-like funding to support LISC’s long-term community investment strategies. "With this capital, PNC has made a remarkable commitment to the well-being of families and communities, with a ripple effect that will support economic growth long into the future,” said Michael Pugh, LISC president and CEO.

Nadia Villagrán Named to Lead Rural LISC, Fuel New Investments in Housing, Economic Development, Jobs

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.

LISC & Enterprise to Launch New Book on Community Development & Climate Resilience

Next month, LISC and Enterprise Community Partners will release “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods,” an urgent collection of essays on the intersection of community development and climate resilience.

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