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52 Hartford Business Journal • November 22, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 Business Gives Back 2016 Sponsored by: G R E AT E R H A RT F O R D ' S B U S I N E S S N E W S w w w. H a r t f o rd B u s i n e s s . c o m NOVEMBER 22, 2016 Volume 24, Number 52 $19.95 G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com November 22, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 21 20 Hartford Business Journal • November 22, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com Vice Chair JoAnn H. Price Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. Treasurer Robert B. Goldfarb HRW Resources, Inc. Nancy P. Bernstein Women's Health Connecticut R. Nelson Griebel Metro Hartford Alliance Elsa M. Núñez Eastern Connecticut State University Richard N. Palmer Connecticut Supreme Court Rodney O. Powell Eversource Foundation Gordon Scott Scotts' Jamaican Bakery Theodore S. Sergi The Connecticut Science Center (retired) Andrew R. Worthington Long River Advisors ABOUT US Year established: 1925 Endowment Assets: $888,320,069 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 61 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) The Harford Foundation for Public Giving serves Hartford and surrounding 28 communities: Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, 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 three giving circles. Currently, there are 1,120 named funds at the Foundation. 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 is given the opportunity to succeed. Our priority areas are: • Vibrant communities: All of our region's residents should have the opportunity to live in and to contribute to strong, safe and vibrant communities. • Learning — from birth through college: All of our children should be ready to learn when they enter kindergarten and prepared to succeed when they graduate from high school. • Family Economic Security: All residents should have access to clear pathways to employment and career advancement that lead to economic security for their families. 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. President Linda J. Kelly Chair Yvette Meléndez Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital (retired) 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. " " T he Foundation helped us create and build an endowment that will sustain our organization well into the future. – Mark and Joanne Niland , Volunteers at Covenant Preparatory School The Giving Tree Fund is just one of the many donor-advised funds, initiatives and scholarships created at 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. We give because helping others is a family business. We are philanthropists. Children play at El Centro Family Center in Hartford. BOARD OF DIRECTORS G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com November 22, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 25 24 Hartford Business Journal • November 22, 2016 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. 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. In 2016, the Foundation expanded its efforts to help families and communities eat healthier by funding organizations focused on increasing food production and distribution that help get fresh, healthy food to low- and moderate-income families. Connecticut organizations that the Foundation provided nearly $185,000 in grants to included: Brass City Harvest in Waterbury, Connecticut Food Bank in Wallingford, Green Village Initiative in Bridgeport, and New Haven Farms/ New Haven Land Trust. Another stand-out initiative is the Foundation's mini-grant program. Established to commemorate those 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 2015, $616,000 was distributed through mini-grants to hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the region. GOALS • Improve health of communities where Harvard Pilgrim Health Care does business. • 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, active living, and promote Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and the Foundation as a leader in community-based health prevention in the region. 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 volunteer through company-sponsored days of service. In May of this year, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care employees joined members of Hands on Hartford for the 3nd annual Employee Service Day at three different locations across Hartford. Mayor Luke Bronin joined the more than 30 volunteers, helping to plant raised garden beds at Breakthrough II Magnet School, planting container gardens with senior residents of The Retreat, and participating in landscape and painting projects at My Sisters' Place. 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 and school supplies; supporting disaster relief efforts; and serving at community organizations such as soup kitchens and shelters. In 2015, 97% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving. Josh Kraft Boys & Girls Club of Boston Elinor Goldberg 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, M.D. Dartmouth Medical School Chris Knopf Mintz + Hoke 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 $135 million in grants. " " A $40,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation's Healthy Food Fund has helped the Connecticut Food Bank source and distribute more than 314,000 pounds of donated, local produce to hungry people in Connecticut this year. The Healthy Food Fund grant supports a Farm-to-Pantry program that helps farmers harvest excess crops for a network of Food Bank programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, and residential and day programs for both children and the elderly. This support from Harvard Pilgrim Foundation is helping Connecticut residents have better access to fresh, nutritional produce and is supporting healthier outcomes for people in need. – Bernie Beaudreau , CEO, Connecticut Food Bank, Wallingford, CT Mayor Luke Bronin joined the more than 30 volunteers, helping to plant raised garden beds at Breakthrough II Magnet School. BOARD OF DIRECTORS R0813_HPHC_CTNotForProfitPrint_HBJ_10x13_875_NP.indd Client: HPHC Ad ID #: None Description: CT Not-For-Profit Publication: None Scale: 1:1 Print Scale: None Live: None Frame: N/A Trim: 10" x 13.875" Bleed: None Gutter in Spread: N/A Art Director: None StudioDesigner: Hull Username: Kerin Gaydou ProjectManager: Tufts Production: Majeau File Status: Mechanical Art Status: Approved Resolution: 300 dpi Job Colors: N/A Ink Name: Magenta Yellow Black Font Family: Tw Cen MT R0813 8-26-2015 2:24 PM Page 1 HPHC_no_tag_4C_.eps (images RO:Hh:Harvard Pilgrim:DAM:Brand Assets:1_Logos:Harvard Pilgrim No Tag:HPHC_no_tag_4C_.eps), HPHC_ Print_03_NP.ai (...s RO:Hh:Harvard Pilgrim:DAM:Brand Assets:2_Icons and Graphics:Harveys:Harvey 11 - New 2014:Newsprint:HPHC_Print_03_ NP.ai), R0813-525387601_BW.tif (images RO:Hh:Harvard Pilgrim:DAM:Retouched:R0813:Newspaper_(240_Total Ink Density):R0813-525387601_ BW.tif) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Publication: Hartford Business Journal Insertion Date: 9/14/2015 Materials Deadline: 9/2/2015 Harvard Pilgrim's wide-ranging health benefits and services have always had one thing in common: you. Your unique benefits. Your version of healthy. As a not-for-profit health plan, we're not looking for higher profits; we're looking to provide access to higher-value and higher-quality health care across Connecticut and beyond. After more than 45 years serving New England, you can count on us to make your well-being our top priority. To learn more, call your broker or visit harvardpilgrim.org/Connecticut Harvard Pilgrim Health Care includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Connecticut, and HPHC Insurance Company. PEOPLE OVER PROFITS. IT'S MORE REWARDING THAT WAY. G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com November 22, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 45 44 Hartford Business Journal • November 22, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com United Way Connects Families with Opportunities Working with our community partners, generous people and local workplaces, we invest in programs and initiatives that improve lives for children and families, including hard-working ALICE* households, in our 40-town region. Together, we create positive, lasting change for all of us. Last year, thanks to gifts to United Way Community Investment: EDUCATION • 4,600 youth improved skills needed for academic success • Nearly 3,200 youth in after-school programs improved their academic performance FINANCIAL SECURITY • Nearly 11,000 fi lers received $28.4 million in refunds and credits through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) last tax season • More than 2,275 people improved career skills through training and workforce development programs Access to basic needs, such as food and shelter, provide a safety net. A good education is essential to getting a good job. An income that can cover today's needs and save for tomorrow solidifi es a family's foundation. It's all CONNECTED. Please give today as generously as you can. Your gift matters. UnitedWayInc.Org/Give * ALICE is a United Way-coined acronym meaning Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The success of children and adults in ALICE households is critical to our entire community's success. Yet, despite working hard, the tough choices ALICE households face limit their opportunities to succeed. UnitedWayInc.Org BASIC NEEDS • More than 26,500 people received basic food assistance • United Way 2-1-1 handled over 104,000 calls and answered over 130,000 requests for services UW HBJ GG7.indd 1 10/16/15 12:33 PM ABOUT US Year established: 1924 Annual revenues: $23,109,328 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 48 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) 40-town region including: Andover; Ashford; Avon; Berlin; Bloomfield; Bolton; Canton; Chaplin; Columbia; Coventry; East Hartford; East Windsor; Ellington; Enfield; Farmington; Glastonbury; Hampton; Hartford; Hebron; Lebanon; Manchester; Mansfield/ Storrs; Marlborough; New Britain; Newington; Rocky Hill; Scotland; Simsbury; Somers; South Windsor; Stafford; Suffield; Tolland; Vernon; West Hartford; Wethersfield; Willington; Windham/Willimantic; Windsor; and Windsor Locks. TOP FUNDING SOURCES Employee workplace giving: 76% Corporate gifts: 22% Individuals outside of the workplace: 2% GOALS By working together, we provide opportunities for individual and community success. Our shared priorities are to: • Prepare children and youth for academic success with a focus on early-childhood education, grade-level reading and transition to high school. • Connect people with good jobs and opportunities to learn how to save and grow their money. • Provide individuals and families with immediate emergency assistance, such as food and shelter. Why Does This Matter? In our region, more than 1 in 4 households have earnings above the Federal Poverty Level but below a basic cost-of-living threshold. Despite working hard, these households struggle to make ends meet. United Way calls this demographic ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. United Way invests in programs and initiatives that serve ALICE households throughout our region. Through gifts to United Way Community Investment, we help connect ALICE families with tools to help them do more than make ends meet, including access to affordable childcare, job training in industries providing family- sustaining wages, and earned tax credits. During the 2016 tax season alone, United Way helped return more than $29 million in federal credits and refunds to more than 11,000 working households in our community. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES United Way's Campaign provides members of our community an annual opportunity to help raise critical resources that benefit local children and families. Additionally, our United Way provides opportunities to improve community conditions with events throughout the year. Our most popular event, United Way Women's Leadership Council's Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction, raises funds to help women and families become financially secure. United Way Emerging Leaders Society's Spin for Kids spin-a-thon and Boogie for Books dance-a-thon raise money to support programs and initiatives helping children and youth succeed in school. We encourage community members to join us in fun and unique ways to help make a difference. For more information, visit UnitedWayInc.org/Events. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsor a United Way Campaign in your workplace. • Make a gift online at UnitedWayInc.org/Donate. • Increase your annual gift by $25, $250 or 25 percent in honor of the 25th anniversary of United Way's flagship volunteer mobilization initiative, United Way Year of Caring. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In the past year, United Way mobilized more than 4,000 volunteers to improve the lives of children and families in our community. You can: • Provide one-on-one budget coaching to help individuals reorganize finances and save for the future. • Prepare taxes for lower-to-moderate wage earning families to ensure they receive credits and refunds they have earned. • Provide one-on-one assistance to children through our United Way Readers program to help children strengthen their reading skills. • Build literacy kits to help make reading more engaging for young learners while helping them build home libraries. Visit UnitedWayInc.org/Volunteer Chair, 2016 United Way Campaign Greg M. Barats* The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Treasurer Donald Allan, Jr.* Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Michael J. Auseré Eversource Energy Peggy Buchanan* Connecticut AFL-CIO Chair, United Way of North Central Connecticut Advisory Board Steven J. Casey Eversource Energy Julio A. Concepcion MetroHartford Alliance Chair, Windham Region United Way Advisory Board Mario D. Conjura People's United Bank Eric D. Daniels Robinson + Cole LLP Chair, United Way of New Britain and Berlin Advisory Board William F. Dowling Bill Dowling Sports Paul A. Duff UTC Aerospace Systems, IAM Local 743 Dr. Derek A. Franklin Clinical & Forensic Consultants Michael Goldbas Deloitte & Touche LLP Jeffrey L. Hubbard KeyBank Shawn J. Maynard* Windham Community Memorial Hospital Colleen A. McGuire Silver Fern Healthcare, LLC Patricia H. Meiser Meiser Sports Consulting Natalie B. Morris* United Technologies Corporation James P. O'Meara* Webster Bank Chair, United Way Women's Leadership Council Noreen Randazzo Ex-Officio, Former Board Chair Wayne S. Rawlins, M.D., M.B.A.* ConnectiCare, Inc. Timothy Restall, Jr. Hartford Yard Goats Cynthia Ryan* Cigna Corporation Lynn Ryan Conning Chair, United Way Emerging Leaders Society Ashley M. Sanyal Cigna Corporation Susan Tully NBC Universal, WVIT Lyn G. Walker* Shipman & Goodwin LLP Jennifer L. White Groton, Connecticut * Denotes membership on Executive Committee President and CEO Paula S. Gilberto Chairman Greg C. Toczydlowski* Travelers United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut 30 Laurel Street, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-493-6800 UnitedWayInc.org OUR MISSION: United Way's mission is to engage and bring together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and families in our community. BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE A PART OF THE 2017 GIVING GUIDE 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 2017 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.

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