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Jul 12, 20215 min

After a year of Hybrid Learning, RISE Network Releases A Report on Lessons, strategies & Successes

The RISE Network released a report today documenting remote and hybrid learning experiences and lessons accrued over the past year.

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Jul 2, 20212 min

Black Haven Announces Second Annual Black Haven Film Festival

Black Haven Announces Second Annual Black Haven Film Festival, Artist Submissions Now Open

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Jul 1, 20212 min

ACLU-CT & CTJA Issue Joint Letter To State Police on New Cannabis Law

The ACLU of Connecticut and the Connecticut Justice Alliance Issue Joint Letter to State Police, Advising On New Cannabis Law

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Jun 28, 20212 min

ConnCORP Taps New Executive Director for Soon-to-be Launched Business Incubator

The ConnCORP Board of Directors today announced Aya Beckles Swanson as the Executive Director to head its new business incubator.

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Jun 21, 20213 min

Pandemic Poised to Exacerbate Decline in Economic Well-Being of Connecticut Families

New data confirms urgent need to make expanded federal Child Tax Credit permanent.

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Jun 16, 20212 min

CONECT Applauds Signing of Bill Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis in CT (S.B. 1)

CONECT applauds signing of S.B. 1 bill declaring racism a public health crisis in CT, with the inclusion of REaL data legislation.

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Apr 12, 20213 min

ConnCORP & Beta Tau Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Launch Health Equity Initiative

Initiative takes aim at health disparities, vaccine hesitancy, and lack of trust in the healthcare system.

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Mar 22, 20214 min

ConnCORP's Economic Justice Fund Offers Need-Based Grants Up To $10,000

New Haven Innovation Collaborative Joins Effort with $200,000 Commitment for Technical Assistance from CTNext’s “Innovation Places” Program.

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Mar 16, 20212 min

Lead Social & Racial Justice Organization, CTCORE-Organize Now!, Announces a Rebrand

The Black Infinity Collective, formerly CTCORE-Organize Now!, has a new logo, website, mission, vision and advisory board.

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Mar 15, 20213 min

ConnCAT Launches New Haven's First Cloud Kitchen

Local jazz greats christen New Haven’s first cloud kitchen, and reminisce on Dixwell's Monterey Club.

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Mar 8, 20212 min

CT Juvenile Justice Alliance Announces a New Name, Logo and Team Members

Youth/adult partnership working to end the criminalization of youth drops the juvenile from their name to focus on the justice.

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Feb 23, 20212 min

Middletown Educators & The Rise Network Engage Students through "COVID-Friendly" Porch Visits

“Porch Visits” prioritize students who are disengaged or struggling academically.

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Feb 23, 20213 min

ConnCAT Board Appoints New President and CEO, Announces New Broadened Reach and Mission of ConnCORP

Genevive Walker will be the new President & CEO of ConnCAT, leading the organization into its next phase of community innovation.

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Feb 22, 20214 min

CT Voices Report: Benefits CliffS Undermine Economic Security for Working Families

The report entitled, “Impact of CT’s Minimum Wage Increase on Access to Benefits for Working Families” outlines 10 policy solutions.

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Feb 22, 20215 min

RISE Network Releases Statewide Report on Remote and Hybrid Learning Data

The report found that students enrolled in remote learning were significantly less likely to be on track to enter the next grade level.

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Feb 8, 20216 min

Coalition of Connecticut Organizations Launches “Education Justice Now” Campaign

The campaign urges Gov. Lamont to repair a funding system that shortchanges too many Black, Latino and low-income students across CT.

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Jan 13, 20215 min

The Community Foundation Announces Stepping Forward: A Three-Year $26 Million Commitment

Stepping Forward, commits $26 million, to addressing racial inequities, exacerbated by COVID, in greater New Haven.

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Jan 5, 20213 min

Christina Quaranta Takes Over as Executive Director of Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance

Quaranta has a decade of experience in the non-profit sector and an extensive background in juvenile justice policy, practice and reform.

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Dec 15, 20203 min

Governor Lamont and FaithActs Discuss Educational Inequities and the Impact of COVID-19 on Education

"There is no doubt that districts that serve predominantly Black and Brown students have borne the brunt of this crisis."

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Dec 10, 20202 min

ConnCAT Board Chairman To Receive The 2020 Neighborhood Builders Award

This award will grant $200,000 to affordable, accessible, and industry-specific job training programs for the underemployed and unemployed.

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