Waterbury, CT (PRWEB) July 05, 2013
Connecticut Neighborhood Foundation (CCF) awarded a unique round of grants to benefit older adults. These integrated grants for Waterbury BRASS (Bringing Resources to Action to Serve Seniors), the Wheels Plan of Higher New Milford, and a regional project for Positive aspects Outreach and Neighborhood Choices Counseling. In addition, a grant was offered to Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management for the Continuing Care Retirement Community Project. Funding, which totaled $ 234,226, came from the East Hill Woods Fund which was established to aid older adults age effectively in their communities.

In addition, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded $ 18,000 in grants from the Womens Fund, (which contains the Fannie B. Wheeler Fund, and the Whittemore Females & Youngsters Fund) and an extra $ 29,318 in grants from the Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund throughout its 2013 grant round.

The Womens Fund offers grants to organizations that supply programs to improve the top quality of life for girls and youngsters in the greater Waterbury location. The Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund is focused on providing grants to organizations that serve girls and youngsters who are victims of physical, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. For a detailed listing of grant recipients, go to http://www.conncf.org/2013-unique-grants-june. For a lot more details, check out http://www.conncf.org, or make contact with 203-753-1315, grants(at)conncf.org.

Existing Grant Recipients

Waterbury BRASS (East Hills Woods Fund)