4 Hartford Business Journal • November 22, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com
G I V I N G G U I D E 2016
CHARTING THE
PATH FORWARD
F
or more than 90 years, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has proudly
served the Greater Hartford region. As a broad-based community foundation, we
are presented with the many needs and ambitions of the community we serve,
especially in these difficult economic times.
Currently, our region faces significant gaps in income, education and opportunity. Our
new three-year strategic plan recognizes the challenges facing Greater Hartford and
commits us to working in partnership with others to address these needs and sustain a
vibrant region for all.
This fall, we launched a new grassroots marketing campaign, "My Hope. My Voice.
My Vote.," to encourage civic engagement among residents to
exercise their right and responsibility to vote. We were joined
in this endeavor by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy,
MetroHartford Alliance and other funders throughout the state.
Additionally, in July, we engaged more than 600 residents,
nonprofits, and community leaders at a community convening
with Doctor Robert Putnam, author of Our Kids: The American
Dream in Crisis. This event ignited a statewide conversation about
closing the opportunity gap and encouraged us to think of all
children as "our kids."
At the Hartford Foundation, we envision a future where all residents have equitable
opportunity to thrive and contribute to our region. Effective philanthropy depends
upon people from all walks of life who willingly, and in collaboration with others, give
of their time, talent and resources for the greater good.
Linda J. Kelly
President
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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