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64 Hartford Business Journal • December 15, 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com BE A PART OF THE Many organizations have told us that they value the opportunity to get their MISSION, their Fundraising Events and Opportunities, and their VOLUNTEER opportunities out to the business community. The very best way to reach the business community and help businesses see the opportunities that exist in your organization to give back, is to be part of the 2016 Giving Guide. It is also a great way for the community to see your leaders and board of directors. Supporting companies AND nonprofits can be involved to reach out to the "Business Gives Back" community. CURRENT EDITION COVER G I V I N G G U I D E 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com December 15, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 29 28 Hartford Business Journal • December 15, 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving provides financial and other support to enable individuals and institutions to serve the community. The Foundation promotes informed charitable giving and participates actively in efforts to identify key community needs and opportunities, as well as the means to address them. GOALS The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is a catalyst for the Greater Hartford community. We unite often divergent groups for a greater goal: to enable all within the 29-town region we serve to thrive. We think big, take appropriate risks and invest for the long term, aiming for systemic solutions that ensure that everyone, and in particular our children, are given every opportunity to succeed. • As a philanthropic leader in Greater Hartford, we bring individuals and organizations together, coalesce their efforts, and spur them to action through grantmaking, professional training and innovation. • As a community collaborator and catalyst, we walk the walk, modeling equity and diversity, and setting high standards for inclusion. • As a responsive participant in the community, we ardently support new ideas and new ways of working to address the most pressing needs in the communities we serve. • As an earnest supporter of education to build an informed and self-sustaining society, we embrace learning in all its forms and for all who seek it. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Anyone can create a fund or contribute to an existing fund that best suits that person's circumstances, goals for giving, and desire for involvement. Unrestricted funds allow donors to authorize the Hartford Foundation to use the fund's income for grants wherever the greatest needs arise. Donor-advised funds allow donors to consult with the Foundation's experienced program staff for guidance on effective grants in their areas of interest and to recommend specific grants. A donor may also create a fund to support a favorite organization, cause, community and/or population. Visit www.hfpg.org for comprehensive information on how you can make a difference. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers from the public and business communities serve on various advisory committees, providing guidance to the Foundation on issues related to charitable giving, scholarships, and finance and investment. ABOUT US Year established: 1925 Annual revenues: $934,212,141 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 59 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Suffield, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks TOP FUNDING SOURCES The vast majority of contributions to the Hartford Foundation come from individuals, families and organizations. Donors can create a fund, give to an established fund or join one of two giving circles. Currently, there are 1,063 named funds at the Foundation. Vice Chair Bonnie J. Malley The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Treasurer Robert B. Goldfarb HRW Resources, Inc. Nancy P. Bernstein Women's Health Connecticut David M. Borden Connecticut Supreme Court (retired) Rodney O. Powell Eversource Foundation, Inc. JoAnn H. Price Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. Theodore S. Sergi The Connecticut Science Center (retired) Andrew R. Worthington Long River Advisors President Linda J. Kelly Chair Yvette Meléndez Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 10 Columbus Blvd, 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-548-1888 hfpg.org OUR MISSION: Putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region. BOARD OF DIRECTORS " " T he Hartford Foundation guided me through the process of establishing a fund and thinking through the most effective way to structure it. – Michael Decicco , Farmington, CT, Founder of the Joy V. Decicco College Scholarship Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving I am a philanthropist. The South Asian Bar Association Endowed Fund is just one of the many scholarships, programs and funds created by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to bring those who need, and those who give, together for good. Help us celebrate 90 years of making a difference in the Hartford region by finding out how you can become a philanthropist too at hfpg.org. I support a scholarship fund that serves my community and honors my culture. HFPG_0114_AshaAd_HBJ_10x13_875_Issue1124.indd 1 10/15/15 1:45 PM G I V I N G G U I D E 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com December 15, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 35 34 Hartford Business Journal • December 15, 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com ABOUT US Year established: 1980 Annual revenues: N/A (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 10 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation serves communities throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. TOP FUNDING SOURCES N/A The Harvard Pilgrim Foundation continues to invest in the Hartford Food System to support the operations of a mobile farmer's market in Hartford. This program is jointly run with the Hispanic Health Council and brings fresh fruits and vegetables year-round to individuals in need. This year, to celebrate the creation of the Harvard Pilgrim Healthy Food Fund, the Foundation focused its first round of grants on local garden and community farming programs to increase access to fresh, local food for low- and moderate-income families. Connecticut organizations to which the Foundation provided nearly $46,000 in grants include: Beat the Street Community Center in Meriden, Billings Forge Community Works in Hartford, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center, Christian Activities Council in Hartford, and the Town of Manchester. Another stand-out initiative is the Foundation's mini-grant program. Established to commemorate Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created a grants program that allows each employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each year. In 2014, more than $550,000 was distributed through mini-grants to hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the region. GOALS • Improve the health of the communities that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care serves. • Continue to increase access to fresh foods for low- and middle- income families. • Expand opportunities for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care staff to give and serve in local communities. • Promote Health Equity and Inclusion. • Create heightened visibility for healthy eating and active living. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Harvard Pilgrim employees improve the communities in which they live and work through Harvard Pilgrim's Employee Service and Giving initiative. This program enables employees to give and serve through company-sponsored days of volunteering. In May of this year, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care employees joined members of Hands on Hartford for the 2nd annual Employee Service Day at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Hartford. More than 30 volunteers participated, helping to build a community garden, painting educational murals, and offering clinics and materials that promote fitness and nutrition. Over the years, Harvard Pilgrim employees — along with partners and members of the business community — have contributed to hundreds of volunteer efforts including improving local schools and camps; donating clothing, school supplies and computer equipment; supporting disaster relief efforts; and serving at community organizations such as soup kitchens and shelters. In 2014, 97% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving. Josh Kraft Boys & Girls Club of Boston Elinor Goldberg Charles Deutsch, ScD Harvard School of Public Health Ruth Ellen Fitch, Esq. Patricia A. Walrath Marianne E. Felice, M.D. UMass Medical School Program Committee Chair Martin D. Cohen MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation Heidi Brooks The Schott Foundation for Public Education Lisa DeSisto MaineToday Media Tom Boucher Great NH Restaurants, Inc. Joseph F. O'Donnell Dartmouth Medical School Treasurer Beth Creavin Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Clerk Suzanne Finn Harvard Pilgrim Health Care President Karen Voci Chair of the Foundation Board Eric Schultz Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103 | 860-757-6935 Foundation: 93 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 | 617-509-9411 www.hphc.org/foundation OUR MISSION: Created in 1980, The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation supports Harvard Pilgrim's mission to improve the quality and value of health care for the people and communities we serve throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided more than $133 million in grants. BOARD OF DIRECTORS " " R eceiving the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation's Healthy Food Fund grant helped the Spruce Street Community Garden in Manchester, CT grow exponentially. With their funding, we installed water tanks, a shed, and hired a coordinator for the garden. Having a dedicated staff member helped us grow from four gardeners to eleven, and we now have more community events and educational opportunities. We believe that the improvements we made, due to the Harvard Pilgrim grant, set the stage for us to receive a Community Development Block Grant that will allow us to continue beautifying our neighborhood and providing residents with access to healthy, local, organic food next year. – Becky Coates , Spruce Street Community Garden Coordinator, Office of Neighborhoods and Families, Manchester, CT With the help of a Harvard Pilgrim Foundation grant, Becky Coates, Spruce Street Community Garden coordinator, tends one of the raised garden beds, as volunteers help build a shed to store garden equipment. 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Employees simply register their loyalty cards on the EatRight Rewards website and automatically receive eCoupons from stores such as Stop & Shop, Big Y, and Walmart. As they earn points for healthy purchases, you can also show your support with wellness rewards, including up to $10 each month for qualifying small group employees, funded by Harvard Pilgrim and effective October 1. It's an easy way to encourage smarter shopping, because when it comes to keeping your employees healthy, we're with you. To learn more, call your broker or visit harvardpilgrim.org/EatRightRewards PEAS AND CARROTS. STRAWBERRIES AND BANANAS. SHOPPING AND REWARDS. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Connecticut, and HPHC Insurance Company.

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