Kaleidoscope - People`s United Community Foundation

20 11 ANNUAL REPORT
Kaleidoscope
focusing on community needs
Shaping
our communities
Dear Friends,
People’s United Community Foundation believes the “Kaleidoscope”
theme for our 2011 annual report provides a visual representation of how
we see our markets, the complex challenges that exist and our desire to
focus on addressing the emerging and changing needs of our communities.
A kaleidoscope is a reflection of our surroundings seen as multiple images
in a complex pattern. Our footprint can be viewed in a similar fashion,
reflecting the diversity of our environments and myriad of social influences.
This unique combination creates challenges for identifying commonalities
and understanding the differences that shape our local communities.
People’s United Community Foundation directs our giving toward
efforts that positively impact the lives of residents within our communities.
We seek to support programs and services that address basic needs,
promote self-sufficiency, economic stability, access to a quality education
and other life-changing improvements. Focusing on each market’s needs,
we strive to help our communities on a local and regional level across our
footprint.
We are proud to report that in 2011, we awarded $2,335,366 in grants
to 278 nonprofit organizations throughout the communities we serve
in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and
Maine. The grants were distributed within our three areas of focus, with
43 percent allocated to community development, 40 percent to youth
development, and 17 percent towards affordable housing initiatives.
People’s United Community Foundation will continue to address the
growing needs of our communities as they are affected by economic factors,
social movements and instabilities of home and school environments.
Our goal is to support meaningful and sustainable change through our
charitable giving to nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact
and achieve measurable results. We thank our community partners for
their dedication, vision and for partnering with People’s United Community
Foundation in our collaborative efforts to improve the quality of life in
our communities.
Jack Barnes
Chairman, Board of Directors
Vincent Santilli
Executive Director
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MISSION
Our mission is to invest in programs and services that enhance the
quality of life for residents, promote the economic development and wellbeing of neighborhoods and support the educational and developmental
needs of children and youths, with special emphasis given to programs
and services in low-income areas.
FOCUS AREAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Programs and services which enhance the quality of life or promote
economic self-sufficiency, particularly for residents of limited means,
or which promote economic development in low-income neighborhoods.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Programs and activities centered on serving the educational and
developmental needs of children and youth, especially in schools
and school districts that serve low-income children.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Initiatives that support the creation of affordable housing and the
formation and maintenance of safe, clean, and desirable neighborhoods
in communities where People’s United Bank operates.
SPECIAL EMPHASIS
Within the above areas of focus, funding priority is given to programs
and services in low-income areas designed to advance economic
self-sufficiency, education and improved quality of life initiatives.
We also give special emphasis to programs and services that meet the
requirements of special needs people, at risk children and youth, and
the elderly.
FOOTPRINT
Grants are distributed in the communities where People’s United Bank
does business. Our footprint includes Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine.
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KALEIDOSCOPE
Featured on the cover are photos from within the annual report
that have been transformed into kaleidoscopic images. These designs
depict our perspective of the unique characteristics shaping the
communities People’s United Community Foundation serves.
FOCUS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
As you turn the pages, each kaleidoscopic image is brought
into view, representing the Foundation’s focus on meeting
the needs of our communities.
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connecticut
STRETCH-ing Young Minds
Educational initiatives to improve
academic performance among underserved students are a primary focus for
People’s United Community Foundation.
This is particularly important as
Connecticut has the largest academic
achievement gap in the country and
the Bridgeport school district ranks
among the lowest in the state for
Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) scores.
New Beginnings Family Academy
(NBFA) was founded as a public charter
school with the goal of helping to close
the achievement gap in Bridgeport.
Serving kindergarten through eighth
grade students, NBFA provides up to
nine years of consistent academic
support and seeks to meet the individual
learning needs of each child. Through
the Early Reading Success Program and
After School Program, students receive
individualized or small group instruction
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to improve reading and writing skills,
as well as other academic activities to
enhance student performance.
NBFA is positively impacting
academic achievement with students
showing significant gains on the CMT
in reading, writing and math. Believing
that a strong value system plays a key
role, NBFA established principles
known as “STRETCH” (Strategic,
Thoughtful, Respectful, Empathetic,
Trustworthy, Consistent and Hard
Working). Striving to instill positive
values, foster self-confidence and build
character, NBFA prepares Bridgeport
students for success in high school,
college and beyond.
Clockwise (from top): Mrs. Catherine Howland, NBFA
assistant teacher, gathers with her students, Santino,
Lateef, Sarah, Lecori, Angel, Coleman and Cry’shana.
Neighboring Ways
connecticut
Affordable housing initiatives are
an important component of a region’s
community and economic development.
Whether through new construction or
rehabilitation, it improves conditions
for low to-moderate-income populations and contributes to the revitalization of neighborhoods. People’s United
Community Foundation also recognizes
that a key ingredient to the success of
these efforts is community engagement
and collaboration.
Connecticut Housing Investment
Fund (CHIF) works in partnership with
community organizations by providing
financial services for the construction
and rehabilitation of affordable housing
initiatives throughout Connecticut. A
long-term partner and benefactor of
CHIF’s financing is Eastern CT Housing
Opportunities (ECHO). Receiving
$1.2 million in construction loans,
ECHO has renovated nine historic
residential properties in an effort to
revitalize New London’s Hempstead
Historic District. Creating affordable
housing opportunities in a 19th century
architectural setting, the project has
also resurrected an urban residential
neighborhood adjacent to downtown.
Through financing, counseling,
construction of new homes and restoration of blighted buildings, CHIF and
ECHO are combining their expertise to
create and sustain affordable housing
opportunities. As long term strategic
partners, their joint efforts are contributing to the area’s economic vitality
while restoring the beauty of
Connecticut communities.
From left: Calvin Vinal, President and CEO,
CT Housing Investment Fund, and Peter Battles,
President, Eastern CT Housing Opportunities.
vermont
Pound for Pound
The economic recession, unemployment and rising food and fuel
prices continue to be significant factors
contributing to the increase in basic
needs services throughout the People’s
United Community Foundation footprint. Statistics show alarming numbers
of individuals, including children, struggling with hunger across the country
and in our own communities. Ranked
11th in the nation for very low food
security, Vermont has been experiencing
high demands for emergency food
assistance, which was exacerbated
by the devastating effects of Tropical
Storm Irene in 2011.
The Vermont Foodbank is working to end hunger in Vermont through
the distribution of donated, rescued,
and purchased food to its statewide
network of 280 hunger-relief partner
agencies. With nearly 14 percent of
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Vermont households classified as
food insecure, the Vermont Foodbank
increased distribution in 2011 to more
than 8 million pounds of quality food,
and added new drop-off sites for agencies located in Vermont’s most remote,
high-need areas.
The Vermont Foodbank also
manages two federal food distribution
programs, three youth-focused feeding
programs, and operates a culinary job
skills training program, among other
hunger-relief efforts. Through its tracking of and reporting on hunger and
poverty rates throughout the state, the
Vermont Foodbank is responding to
the food security needs of individuals
and families in Vermont.
Paul Parsons, Vermont Foodbank Volunteer
and Pre-Technical Outreach Program Instructor
at Barre Technical Center.
Making The Connections
vermont
In addition to improving academic
achievement, People’s United Community Foundation believes practical
learning experiences are an essential
component of student success and
career development. By providing
students with real world opportunities,
youth will be better equipped to lead
with confidence and succeed in life.
Focusing on college, career, and
community, Linking Learning to Life
helps thousands of young people in
Vermont as they prepare to enter college and compete in the workforce.
Through partnerships with schools,
businesses and community organizations, Linking Learning to Life creates
experiential learning opportunities in
the areas of community service, leadership development, career exploration,
internships, paid employment and
college access. One of the 12 programs
offered by Linking Learning to Life is
College Connections, which gives high
school students the opportunity to
enroll in college courses, allowing them
to explore post secondary education
and career options.
Linking Learning to Life works
with 50 middle and high schools in
10 regions throughout Vermont, and
has replicated its programs by forming
partnerships with regional workforce
investment boards and non-profit
entities across the state. Engaging over
5,000 youth per year, Linking Learning
to Life provides students with opportunities to build essential life skills.
From left: Linking Learning to Life College
Connections program participants, Alexis Kirby
and Zoe Ketcham-Harvey.
new hampshire
Dream CATCH-er
Purchasing a house can be complicated and may seem overwhelming,
especially for first-time homebuyers
who are unfamiliar with the process.
Maintaining a home can be just as challenging. Given the current economic
environment, homeownership is, for
many, becoming more difficult. Fortunately, nonprofit partners throughout
our footprint are implementing programs
and providing support services to
empower residents and strengthen
communities.
CATCH Neighborhood Housing
has been providing affordable housing
opportunities for low-to moderateincome residents in New Hampshire
through the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental properties.
Knowing individuals and families
have homeownership dreams, CATCH
Neighborhood Housing created the
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Home Buyer & Financial Success Center.
The Center helps prepare residents for
homeownership and wealth building
by providing homebuyer education
classes, financial literacy training, home
equity conversion mortgage counseling, foreclosure prevention and other
post-purchase support.
With a combination of education
and counseling, CATCH Neighborhood
Housing is assisting residents with purchasing and maintaining their home,
while helping them achieve economic
independence and housing stability.
From left: George Helwig, Director of Education
and Housing, CATCH Neighborhood Housing,
and Anne Morrill, CATCH Neighborhood Housing
Homebuyer and Financial Success Center client.
Working Toward Independence
new hampshire
Today’s volatile job market is creating an extremely competitive landscape for those seeking employment.
For individuals with disabilities and
special needs, finding a job to suit their
abilities and interests can be challenging
on its own without high unemployment rates creating additional barriers.
To meet job skill demands and advance
career development for this population,
a more customized approach to education, training and support is needed
to prepare them for entry into the
workplace.
To enhance workforce development among individuals with disabilities and special needs, Easter Seals
New Hampshire created a vocational
education program at their Joliceur
Schools. During the after-school program students develop educational
goals, are introduced to a variety of
employment choices and engage
in hands-on learning opportunities.
Students explore career pathways
and obtain job skills through in-class
lessons, hands-on training and onsite job shadowing. They also receive
individualized education plans to assist
them in becoming more employable
and confident in their job searches and
successful in their roles.
As one of the largest service providers of special education, Easter Seals
New Hampshire has assisted more than
1,000 special needs individuals through
their Joliceur Schools in achieving
higher levels of independence and
becoming productive members of our
communities.
From left: Joliceur School students, Kyanna
Currier, Savannah Castner, Brienna McCarthy
and Kasey Riley.
maine
Housing a “Hall” of Memories
The need for more affordable and
supportive housing throughout the
People’s United Community Foundation
footprint continues to have an affect
on individuals of varying age groups
and racial backgrounds. For those with
special needs, not only is affordability
necessary, but convenience, safety and
support services are also important for
meeting their unique housing needs.
Community Housing of Maine is
a supportive housing developer with a
targeted focus on serving the elderly,
veterans, homeless and those with disabilities. In an effort to address the lack
of affordable rental units for individuals
with special needs in the Greater Bangor
area, Community Housing of Maine
acquired and rehabilitated Maine Hall. This 1830’s historic dormitory was
converted into 28 units of affordable
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housing designed to meet Maine Housing’s Green Building Standards. Earning
LEED silver certification from the U.S.
Green Building Council, Maine Hall has
become a secure and caring place for
individuals with special needs to call
home.
Creating more than 500 affordable
rental units in 29 communities across
12 counties, Community Housing of
Maine is providing stability and a sense
of community for disadvantaged
individuals throughout the state.
Susan O’Brien, Maine Hall Resident.
A Mobile Idea
Among the top 10 states with the
highest percentage of residents age
65 and older, Maine is faced with a
growing elderly population and the
challenge of meeting the needs of
these residents who find difficulty in
remaining involved in their community. With lack of mobility being one of
the main causes for their withdrawal
from society, transportation plays a key
role in ensuring community inclusion
among senior citizens and individuals
with special needs.
The Independent Transportation
Network® (ITN®) was created to
address the concerns of road safety
among elderly drivers and provide an
alternative transportation method for
those hoping to maintain their independence. Through personal, private
car, membership-based services, ITN
provides safe, reliable and affordable
maine
transportation for senior citizens and
the visually impaired. By offering accessibility to critical needs and resources,
ITN is helping to improve their quality
of life and sustain their involvement as
contributors to the local business communities.
To assist other communities with
recreating the ITN model, ITNAmerica®
was founded. With a 15-year history of
serving the transportation needs of seniors and the visually impaired, ITNAmerica now provides more than 350,000
rides through a network of 22 affiliates
in 17 states.
From left: Charlotte Farber, ITN Member Rider,
and David Chute, ITNPortland Volunteer Driver.
massachusetts
Opportunities STEM from Education
Our nation’s educational systems
have evolved over the years to ensure
all students receive a quality education,
regardless of socio-economic status.
Teaching practices are also being challenged and innovative classroom learning models are being implemented to
improve academic success, especially
in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields; where
many students lag. As the number
of jobs requiring knowledge in STEM
fields continues to grow, it will become
increasingly difficult for our youth to
compete in the workforce if they fall
behind in these important subjects.
Nativity School of Worcester is
an accredited, independent, Jesuit
middle school, offering an all-scholarship education to under-served boys.
Providing a strong educational base,
Nativity Worcester also inspires students
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to reach their full potential and is
broadening their horizons by placing
special emphasis on STEM education.
Helping students realize that all career
paths are accessible, Nativity Worcester
is working toward improving academic
performance and opening doors to
future opportunities in the STEM fields.
Nativity Worcester operates on a
traditional quarterly academic calendar
with an extended day, after-school
program, summer session and graduate
support program. Focusing on its four
pillars – Strength, Scholarship, Character,
and Service – Nativity Worcester
promotes self-discovery, responsibility,
growth and academic achievement.
Top row: Christian, Anthony, Luis, Herminio.
2nd row: Juan Diego, Emmanuel, Keith.
3rd row: Shedricke, Ronald, Dervin, Akeil.
Bottom row: Jeremy, Henok, Martin, Kevin.
Unlocking Possibilities
massachusetts
Lawrence, once a thriving industrial
community attracting immigrants for
its work opportunities and close proximity to Boston, is now one of many cities
confronted with high unemployment
and a struggling housing market.
Although faced with a fading manufacturing industry and poverty rates that
are the fourth highest in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, residents are
accessing resources that are helping
them rise above the obstacles.
As a community land trust, Bread
& Roses Housing is opening doors
for low-income residents throughout
Lawrence and the Merrimack Valley by
creating affordable housing opportunities for first-time homebuyers. Working
closely with residents, Bread & Roses
Housing helps individuals and families
in their quest to purchase a home
through the Family Advocacy & Support
Program. By providing homebuyer education, budgetary training and financial
coaching, Bread & Roses Housing is
helping residents reach self-sufficiency
and homeownership.
Bread & Roses Housing also assists
families in achieving long-term
homeownership success by building
homes to Energy Star standards. With
increased cost-efficiency, families are
able to reduce their monthly bills and
accumulate savings, contributing to
their housing security. With over 20
years experience, Bread & Roses Housing
is helping residents reach their financial and homeownership goals, while
preserving affordability and improving
housing conditions for future generations.
From left: Rita Almanzar and Antonio Villa,
Bread & Roses program participants and
homeowners.
new york
Technically Speaking
Westchester County has experienced
an increase in the number of immigrants
from Hispanic countries over the years.
But this growing population has faced
many challenges upon their arrival
including high housing costs, low-wage
jobs, language barriers and a shortage of
local resources to guide them through
unfamiliar surroundings.
To assist these newcomers in
becoming self-sufficient and successful
in their new country, El Centro Hispano
was created. Through a variety of
programs, El Centro assists with housing,
employment, translation and immigration matters, with a newer initiative
aimed at addressing the digital divide.
Computer classes offered by El Centro
teach children, adults and seniors basic
computer skills to improve student
performance in school, and assist par14
ents with managing daily household
and life tasks. By offering additional
classes such as resume writing and
interview techniques, El Centro also
helps ensure they acquire the necessary
job skills to compete and succeed in
the workplace.
Today, over 20 percent of the
population in Westchester County are
of Hispanic or Latino origin. With a local
resource such as El Centro Hispano,
future generations will navigate through
their community with more confidence
and will be better prepared for meeting
the demands of a technological society.
From left: El Centro program partcipants: Lourdes
Mendez; Carlos Coronel; Zoraida Barcacel; Angel
Pucha; Yodelca Romero; Carmen Barcacel and
Isabel Villar, Executive Director, El Centro Hispano.
Scoring to New Heights
More than 26,000 students are
enrolled in the Yonkers Public School
District, with high school graduation
rates at just 63 percent, and only 15
percent of students meeting the collegereadiness standards. With 74 percent
classified as low income, students do
not have the advantages of their peers
in affluent neighboring towns, including access to resources that can help
prepare them for the college entrance
exams. Despite being at a significant
disadvantage in the college admissions
process, Yonkers students are breaking
those barriers and proving they can
achieve new heights.
Yonkers Partners In Education
(YPIE) was established to increase the
number of Yonkers Public School students who graduate from high school
and pursue post-secondary education.
To improve college access, YPIE created
new york
a district-wide SAT Prep program for
high school juniors. Taught by instructors from The Princeton Review, classes
are helping students develop math and
English skills and teaching strategies
for overcoming the challenges of taking the college entrance exams.
Yonkers students have demonstrated
significant progress in SAT scores, with
an average increase of 218 points,
along with a 59 percent increase in
college applications submitted and a
$15 million dollar increase in scholarship
dollars obtained. With these encouraging
outcomes, YPIE is improving students’
success in college acceptance, as well
as their expectations in achieving their
educational and career goals.
YPIE SAT Prep Course students: Sindy Rojas-Castelan
(foreground). Shown in background from left: Jonathan
Calixto; Robin Rentas; Jonathan Flatow, Princeton Review Instructor; Chikaodinaka Obioha and Chris Tran.
2011 GRANTEES
Abby Kelley Foster House, Inc.
Ability Beyond Disability
Achieve Hartford, Inc.
Achievement First Inc, Bridgeport Academy Division
Alfond Youth Center
American Legion Veterans Housing, Inc.
American National Red Cross
American School For The Deaf
Americares Homefront, Inc.
AMBYESE
Artists Collective, Inc.
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
Barnum Museum Foundation, Inc.
Bartlett Arboretum Association
Beth-El Center, Inc.
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Manchester, Inc.
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Hampden County, Inc.
Billings Forge Community Works, Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of New Haven
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
Boys Club of Mount Kisco, Inc.
Bread & Roses Housing, Inc.
Bridge Academy
Bridgeport Area Youth Ministry, Inc.
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, Inc.
Bridgeport Public Education Fund, Inc.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Inc.
Bridgeport Regional Business Foundation
Caleb Group, Inc.
Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.
Capital Workforce Partners, Inc/
Cardinal Shehan Center
Career Resources, Inc.
Caroline House, Inc.
Cathedral Square Corporation
Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of Norwich
Center For New Americans
Center for Women & Families, Eastern Fairfield County
Central Vermont Community Land Trust
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Inc
Child and Family Services of New Hampshire
Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, Inc.
Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc.
Children’s Home of Cromwell CT, Inc.
Christian Community Action, Inc.
Chrysalis Center, Inc.
Clarke School for Hearing and Speech
CLUSTER Community Services
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Committee on Temporary Shelter
Common Good Ventures
Common Ground High School
Community Action Agency of New Haven
Community Action Prog. Belknap & Merrimack Counties
Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT
Community Financial Literacy
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Community Housing Innovations, Inc.
Community Housing of Maine, Inc.
Community Soup Kitchen, Inc
Community Teamwork, Inc.
Concepts for Adaptive Learning, Inc.
Concord Area Trust for Community Housing
Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
Connecticut Center for Child Development, Inc.
Connecticut Center for School Change, Inc.
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, Inc.
Connecticut Community Boating, Inc.
Connecticut Food Bank
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Connecticut Housing Coalition, Inc.
Connecticut Housing Investment Fund
Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program, Inc.
Connecticut Youth Leadership Project, Inc.
Connecticut Zoological Society, Inc.
ConnectiKids, Inc.
Cooperative Educational Services Foundation, Inc.
Cooperative Fund of New England, Inc.
Co-Opportunity, Inc.
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, Inc.
Covenant Preparatory School, Inc.
Covenant to Care, Inc.
CT Assoc. for Children & Adults w/ Learning Disabilities
Danbury Youth Services, Inc.
Dandelion Productions, Inc.
Domus Foundation
Donorschoose.org
Dream Program, Inc.
Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.
Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Eastern Maine Children’s Museum
Easton Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
El Centro Hispano, Inc.
Fair Tide, Inc.
Fairfield University
Family & Children’s Agency, Inc.
Family & Children’s Aid, Inc.
Family Centers, Inc.
Family Re Entry, Inc.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc.
Friends Program, Inc.
FSW, Inc.
Furniture Bank of Southeast Connecticut, Inc.
Genesis Fund
Gilman Housing Trust, Inc.
Global Campuses Foundation
Good Shepherd Food-Bank
Granite State Independent Living
Gray House, Inc.
Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises, Inc.
Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund, Inc.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. - Bedford
Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. -Bennington
Habitat For Humanity Metrowest - Greater Worcester Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. - Pioneer Valley
Harbor Homes, Inc.
Hardy Girls Healthy Women, Inc.
Hartford Areas Rally Together, Inc.
Hartford Economic Development Corporation
Hartford Food System, Inc.
Hartford Habitat for Humanity
Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation, Inc.
Henry Lee Willis Community Center
Hispanic Resource Center, Larchmont/Mamaroneck
Home Start
Homes With Hope
Housing Development Fund, Inc.
Housing Education Resource Center
Housing Partnership
International Institute Of Connecticut, Inc.
Intervale Center, Inc.
Island Institute
ITN America
ITN Central CT
ITN Coastal CT
ITN Northcentral, CT
ITN Portland, ME
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.
John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc.
Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of The Hudson Valley, Inc.
Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut
Junior Achievement Worldwide - Northern New England
Junior Achievement Worldwide - SW New England
Justice Education Center
Kennedy Center, Inc.
Kids In Crisis, Inc.
King Street Center, Inc.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, Inc.
Lawrence Community Works, Inc.
Lawyers For Children America, Inc.
Learning Works
Let’s Get Ready
Linking Learning to Life, Inc.
Literacy Council of Greater New Haven, Inc.
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut, Inc.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Lowell Boys Club Association
Madonna Place, Inc.
Maine Historical Society
Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange
Mainestream Finance
Malta House, Inc.
Manchester Area Conference of Churches, Inc.
Manchester Boys and Girls Club
Marrakech, Incorporated
McGivney Community Center, Inc.
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated
Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, Inc.
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Inc.
Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc.
More Than Wheels
Mount Aery Development Corporation
My Sisters Place, Inc.
Mystic Area Shelter And Hospitality, Inc.
Nashua Adult Learning Center, Inc.
Nashua Children’s Home
Nashua Pastoral Care Center, Inc.
Nashua Youth Council, Inc.
National Foundation For Teaching Entrepreneurship
Nativity School of Worcester, Inc.
Naugatuck Valley Project, Inc.
Neighborhood Housing Service of New Britain, Inc.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc.
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc
New Beginnings Family Academy
New England Business Associates, Inc.
New Hampshire Catholic Charities, Inc.
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund
New Haven Home Recovery, Inc.
New London Education Foundation, Inc.
New Neighborhoods, Inc.
Newhallville Housing and Development, Corp.
Notre Dame High School
Oak Hill Community Development Corporation
Open Hearth Association
Open Pantry Community Service, Inc.
Operation Hope Of Fairfield, Inc.
Our Piece of The Pie, Inc.
Our Place Drop-In Center
P.T. Barnum Foundation, Inc
Person To Person, Inc
Project Return
Reach Prep, Inc.
Read To Grow, Inc.
Rebuilding Together New Britain, Inc.
Regional Affordable Housing Corporation
Rick’s Place, Inc.
Roca, Inc.
Russell Library Company
RYASAP
Samaritan House, Inc
Servcorps, Inc.
ServiceNet, Inc.
Shelter From The Storm
Southeastern Vermont Community Action, Inc.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Special Olympics Vermont
Spectrum, Inc.
Springfield Rescue Mission, Inc.
Springfield School Volunteers, Inc.
Spurwink Services, Inc.
Square One
St. Catherine Academy
St. Joseph Community Services, Inc.
St. Martin De Porres Academy, Inc.
St. Luke’s Community Services, Inc.
St. Vincent’s Foundation
Stamford Public Education Foundation, Inc.
Stepping Stones Museum For Children
Sterling House Community Center
Strawbery Banke Museum
Task Force on Family Violence
Teach For America - Connecticut
Thames River Community Service, Inc.
Thames Valley Council For Community Action, Inc.
The Center for Grieving Children
The Child And Family Guidance Center, Inc.
The Children’s Community Programs of CT, Inc.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation, Inc.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Inc.
The Foundation for Maine Community Colleges
The New Haven Diaper Bank, Inc.
Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers
Top Floor Learning
Twin Cities Community Development Corporation
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Eastern CT
United Way
Valley Community Development Corporation
Vermont Foodbank
Vermont Works For Women, Inc.
Veteran Homestead Inc.
Veterans Support Foundation
Wakeman Memorial Association Inc
Washingtonville Housing Alliance
Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund
Windy Row Learning Center
Women’s Business Development Council Inc
Women’s Center Of Southeastern Connecticut Inc
Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc
Worcester Community Housing Resources
Worcester East Side Community Development Corp.
Worcester State Foundation, Inc.
Workplace, Inc.
Yerwood Center, Inc.
Yonkers Partners In Education, Inc.
YMCA, Bangor, ME
YMCA Central Connecticut Coast
YWCA, Central Massachusetts
YMCA, Greater Manchester, NH
YMCA, Norwalk, CT
YMCA of Old Town & Orono, ME
YMCA, Worcester, MA
Youth Alternatives Ingraham
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2011
FUNDING IMPACT
In 2011, People’s United Community Foundation awarded $2,335,366
in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout our footprint.
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
17%
UNITED WAY
7%
YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
40%
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
36%
TOTAL GRANT DISTRIBUTION BY YEAR
200
2007
7 18
200
2008
8 200
2009
9 201
2010
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1 GIVING GUIDELINES
People’s United Community Foundation supports 501(c)3 non-profit
organizations and encourages grant requests from agencies that
support our objectives and strategic focus.
We seek proposals that demonstrate:
• strong leadership
• a model for other non-profit groups
• sound administration
• financial stability
• clear evaluation metrics
• a positive impact
• collaboration with other organizations
SPECIAL GRANTS
Tropical Storm Irene
In response to Tropical Storm Irene that swept through the Northeast in
August 2011, People’s United Community Foundation donated $50,000
to the American Red Cross in support of the disaster relief efforts.
Five of the six states served by People’s United were declared disaster
areas, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New York, and Vermont.
Massachusetts Tornado
On June 1, 2011, tornadoes touched down in Western and Central
Massachusetts, impacting hundreds of individuals, homes, businesses
and community organizations. People’s United Community Foundation
donated $30,000 to the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
to assist in the relief and recovery efforts.
United Way Employee Match Campaign
People’s United Community Foundation supports local United Ways across
our footprint through the People’s United Bank Employee Match Campaign.
The match is shared with People’s United Bank and is distributed to
United Ways located within the bank’s retail footprint. For 2011, People’s
United Community Foundation matched employee contributions with
a $167,176 donation.
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People’s United Community Foundation, Inc.
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$1,725,519
Investments, at market value
41,431,618
Other Assets
36,145
Total Assets $43,193,282
Liabilities
Annuities Payable and Accrued Expenses
$96,166
Total Liabilities
$96,166
Net Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets
$43,097,116
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
$ 43,193,282
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
For Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
Revenue
Interest and Dividend Income
$ 1,545,598
Net Gains and Losses
(2,839,028)
Other Income
378,979
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Grants
Administrative Expenses
Other Expenses
$(914,451)
$2,336,611
179,979
378,979
Total Expenditures
$ 2,895,570
Net Revenue Over Expenditures
$(3,810,020)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jack P. Barnes
George P. Carter
Robert R. D’Amore
Robert B. Dannies, Jr.
Brian J. Langdon
Chairman
Director
Director
Director
Director
OFFICERS
Vincent E. Santilli
Tammy L. Torres
Karen T. Galbo
Jemery Araujo
Susan D. Stanley
Robert R. D’Amore
Arthur F. Casavant
Armando F. Goncalves
Michael J. Casparino
Timothy P. Crimmins
Kathleen E. Jones
Samuel A. Ladd III
William P. Lucy
Dianne Mercier
Michael L. Seaver
Lynda T. Lewis
Executive Director
Administration & Agency Liaison Director
Marketing, Public & Community Relations Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Assistant Secretary
LIAISONS
Donna Baines
Connecticut – Bridgeport
Lina Garofalo
Connecticut – Hartford
Dawn Donahue
Connecticut – New Haven
Dianne Kent
Connecticut – Norwich
Jennifer Tonge
Connecticut – Stamford
William Lucy
Maine – Northern
Samuel Ladd
Maine – Southern
Lynn Cantell
Massachusetts
Janet Ackerman
New Hampshire
Donna Lillie
New York – Long Island
Paula Saraiva
New York – Westchester County
Kathy Schirling
Vermont
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
People’s United Community Foundation
850 Main Street, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone:(203) 338-6111
Fax: (203) 338-6116
Email: foundation@pucf.org
Website: www.pucf.org
Graphic Design & Photography by Tina Sommers
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850 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604