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News & Events Archives

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Annual Reports & Newsletters:

2007 Annual Report (PDF) 2006 Annual Report (PDF) 2005 Annual Report (PDF) 2004 Annual Report (PDF) 2003 Annual Report (PDF)

2009 Fall Newsletter (PDF) 2009 Spring Newsletter (PDF) 2008 Spring Newsletter (PDF) 2007 Fall Newsletter (PDF) 2007 Spring Newsletter (PDF) 2006 Fall Newsletter (PDF) 2006 Spring Newsletter (PDF) 2005 Spring Newsletter (PDF)

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Media Releases & News:

2009

December 1: Essex Library is the recipient of a 2010 Connecticut Award for Excellence in Public Library Service for the Library's GirlZone program, funded in part by a grant from MCCF. (PDF)

September 17: OH, WHAT A KNIGHT! At the Goodspeed Opera House and aboard the Becky Thatcher. Join us! Bring a friend... or 2!
Thanks to all who made it an unforgettable Night!

July 20: Live Local Give Local Campaign Launched! Read more...
Postcard (PDF)

June 17: Middlesex County Libraries and MCCF Receive Cooperative Award. (PDF)
Read more...

April 23: Forum to Help Local Nonprofits Target Federal Stimulus Funds sponsored by The Liberty Bank Foundation, to be held at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook. (PDF)

March 18: Middlesex County Community Foundation wins highest National Honor for Excellence in Communications. (PDF)

February 27: Fund Development Workshop (PDF) led by Chuck Loring. (PDF)

January 20: Party with a Purpose: Inaugural Celebration at the Wadsworth Mansion featuring Wesleyan Professor Elvin Lim. (PDF)

January 5: Community Foundation Announces New Officers and Leaders. (PDF)

January 2009: "Greening Our Valley" Funded by the Middlesex County Community Foundation, Middlesex County Libraries will partner together to provide free environmental programs for residents of Connecticut. (PDF) Read more...

2008

November 12, 2008: Party with a Purpose: Held at the Wadsworth Mansion,
The Economy: Where is the Recovery and what does it look like?

November 10, 2008: "In Full Bloom" with Amy Bloom, Middletown Press article.

October 26, 2008: Party with a Purpose: Women in Politics held at the Chester Historical Society. Photos

October 2008: IRA Rollover Extension Signed into Law! As you know, President Bush signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424), which is the economic recovery package that earlier passed the House and the Senate. In addition to the provisions specifically related to the financial markets, the bill reinstates the IRA Charitable Rollover until the end of 2009.  Read more....

September - December 2008: Morning Musings 2008
The Middlesex County Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Middlesex County Community Foundation Presents: A series of free workshops for Middlesex County nonprofit staff and volunteers to help build capacity to effectively and efficiently meet their mission. The Middlesex County Center for Nonprofit Excellence is generously sponsored by The Liberty Bank Foundation.
Workshop Descriptions (PDF)

September 2008: Grant Seekers Workshops - Just in time for our Grant Cycle!
Three different times and locations are available to help you with our Grant application process. Times, Dates & Locations (PDF)

August 2008: Thursday nights in August are Girl's Nights in Chester!
The Restaurant du Village will donate $5 from every "Summer Cooler Menu" sold on Aug. 14, 21 & 28 to the Fund for Women & Girls!
You're Invited! (PDF) Cool Deals on Hot Nights in Chester (PDF)

August 2008: Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications (PDF)
April 2008: Wilmer Shields Excellence in Communications Award (PDF)
February 2008: V-Day Ivoryton 2008 at the Ivoryton Playhouse (PDF)
January 2008: Community Foundation Appoints Vice President (PDF)

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2007
August 2007: Foundation has $100,000 for Grants (MS Word)
August 2007: Community Foundation Announces New President (MS Word)
July 2007: CHEFA Partnership Secures $160,613 for Homebound and Homeless
July 2007: Patti Anne Vassia Honored

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2006
September 2006: $100,000 Available for Grants
August 2006: Got a Good Idea? (PDF)
August 2006: Web site Wins National Award
August 2006: New Board Members Elected
May 2006: Compliance Announcement (PDF)
March 20, 2006: Foundation Gains Compliance to National Standards
February 1, 2006: 2005-2006 Grants Announced
February 2006: Jane McMillan Elected Foundation's First Director Emeritus

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2005
November 6, 2005: "Stardom Then & Now" with Jeanine Basinger, Poster (PDF)
August 2005: Foundation Seeks Letters of Intent (RFP's)
July 2005: CHEFA Awards Foundation Recommended Grants
June 2005: $125,000 Challenge Grant
May 2005: Community Foundation Celebrates Successes
May 18, 2005: Middlesex County Grant Seekers Workshop (PDF)
Co-sponsored with Liberty Bank Foundation & hosted by Middlesex Community College.
February 2005: Heritage Enhancement Reception Held
February 2005: 2004 - 2005 Grants
January 2005: Foundation Elects New Board Members

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2004
July 2004: Gilead Receives CHEFA Grant

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