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Sandy Hook School Support Fund Link

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The United Way of Western Connecticut has established a support fund for the families and the community of Newtown. Children: Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana M. To donate go here. Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Madeleine F. Hsu, 6 Catherine V.

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Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds

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The classrooms have child-size boats and construction vehicles children can play on, and ceilings painted to resemble outer space. Windows are low to the ground so children can easily look outside. Hallways are lined with a corrugated plastic for wiggly fingers to touch as children transition to other locations.

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NpTech Tag Summary: NpTech Slide Decks, Twitter Saves Children, and Visualizing Information for Advocacy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nate Ritter gives a brilliant example of how Twitter could help save the lives of missing children. Twitter's CEO has learned that short is sweet, flexibility is essential, and applications shoudl work so that people don't have to be at their computer all day long. The Chronicle sets up a twitter account to broadcast links to blog posts.

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What we’re reading: 5 popular Issue Lab reports from 2024 

Candid

Lighting Up the Future for Children: Balancing urgent needs and future opportunities by Institute for the Future and the W.K. To help those working to improve the lives of children learn from the efforts of others, this report presents the knowledge and insights of more than 2,000 community partners WKKF interviewed in 2023.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Areas served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. The Highland Street Foundation is committed to addressing the most pressing needs and concerns for children and families in Massachusetts and California. First Nations Development Institute. Areas served: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.

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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

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Save the Children. Located in Darien, Connecticut, the Darien Nature Center is a nonprofit educational organization providing community programs for animal and nature lovers of all ages. Top Nonprofit Website: Save the Children US. North Shore Animal League. Mustard Seed Communities. Gooley Hemophilia Center. Project Open Hand.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

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Connecticut Health Foundation. The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Central Florida. Areas served: US.

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