But did you know it also provides funds for education to those who are underserved? Support will be given to nonprofits that provide academic and vocational opportunities for the disadvantaged. These programs include the purchase of supplies for literacy skills, mentoring, tutoring and career development.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. If you are in or near these 2011 awardee towns, pick up the phone:
Bloomfield: Covenant to Care for Children
Bridgeport: Bethel Recovery Center
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, Inc.
East Haven: Connecticut Food Bank
Hartford: Mercy Housing and Shelter Corp.
New Haven: Community Soup Kitchen
Norwich: Thames River Community Service, Inc.
Stratford: Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.
Waterbury: Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Inc.
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