The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently awarded $824,655 to more than 150 local projects and programs, making it a record high in grants.
Some of the largest recipients of competitive grants are Covenant Shelter of New London with $15,000, Writer's Block Ink with $10,000 and Connecticut Legal Services and Connecticut Adoption & Family Services with $15,000 each.
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A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.