Federal Partners / State Counterparts
Other Resources

FEDERAL PARTNERS / STATE COUNTERPARTS

	U.S. Department of Labor Center For Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
		Connecticut Department of Labor
	U.S. Department of Education Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
		Connecticut Department of Education
	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
		Connecticut Department of Social Services
	Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
		Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA)

	U.S. Department of Justice Task Force for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
		State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
	White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

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OTHER RESOURCES

	Action Without Borders - a global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
	Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) - access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments
	Catholic Campaign For Human Development (CCHD) - helps break the cycle of poverty by encouraging individuals to work together to strengthen their neighborhoods and create new economic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their neighbors. By supporting the grassroots efforts of community groups, CCHD brings hope, fosters self-sufficiency, and provides tools for permanent involvement.
	CenterEdge Coalition - building a broad coalition to educate as many people as possible about disparities created by our long-term pattern of development in each metropolitan area of Connecticut.
	The Center For Capacity Development - program to increase the organizational capacity and capabilities of faith-based and community based organizations to compete for federal, state, foundation and private grant resources.
	Connecticut Food Bank - a private, nonprofit organization that serves emergency feeding programs in six of Connecticut's eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham.
	"Connecticut Metropatterns - A Regional Agenda for Community and Prosperity in Connecticut" (PowerPoint presentation ), by Myron Orfield and Tom Luce, Ameregis, March 2003 (get the PowerPoint viewer)
	Connecticut Works Centers
		Free Workshops Offered at Connecticut Works Centers
	Crew - The Connecticut Re-employment Workshops - people who have changed jobs & careers helping people who are changing jobs and careers.
	Diversity World - a web site rich in resources aimed at enriching workplaces and reducing employment barriers.
	Doors Of Opportunity - 2003 Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Minority Students
	FASTEN (The Faith & Service Technical Education Network) - a collaborative initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts working in partnership with: Baylor University’s "School of Social Work," Harvard University’s "Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations," Hudson Institute’s "Faith in Communities Initiative;" & The National Crime Prevention Council’s "Center for Faith & Service." FASTEN’s mission is to strengthen & support faith-based social services, especially in distressed urban communities throughout the US.
	FoodShare - provides food for hungry people throughout greater Hartford and Tolland counties by linking surplus and donated food with programs that feed people in need.
	GovBenefits - a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations to provide improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.
	Guidestar - the National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
	National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD)  - provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.
	The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) - Links to Resources for Nonprofits
	New Canaan CaTS Team - Volunteers from The First Presbyterian and St. Mark's Episcopal Churches that provide "Upbeat and Informative" Career Oriented  Resources.
	Official U.S. Government Gateway - Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government, it's on the U.S. Government Gateway. You'll find a rich treasure of online information, services and resources.
	Pathways For Youth - an introduction to the world of work for young adults.
	Permanent Commission On The Status Of Women - provides information on such issues as sex discrimination in education, employment and credit, the health and safety of pregnant workers, child day care, women in nontraditional employment, sexual harassment, child support enforcement, equal education, women and healthcare, the economic status of women and welfare policy.
	Rideshare - Greater Hartford and Eastern Connecticut
	Rideworks - South-Central Connecticut
	Sara Lee - philanthropic endeavors seeking to address life's most pressing needs. Support to organizations that fight hunger and homelessness, provide job training, and present cultural activities. Special attention directed to programs that help underserved and diverse populations, including women and communities of color.
	Echando Raices / Taking Root - stories and reflections from immigrants and refugees, with perspectives from scholars, union and community activists, local officials, displaced workers, and more. This American Friends Service Committee video is a resource for community education and action.
	Trinity Career Networking Group - At Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport, a not for profit career networking support group that provides positive, thoughtful, and meaningful assistance to individuals engaged in a job search or career change.
	United Way of Connecticut: InfoLine 2-1-1 - an integrated system of help via the telephone - a single source for information about community services, referrals to human services, and crisis intervention. It is accessed toll-free from anywhere in Connecticut by simply dialing 2-1-1. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Multilingual caseworkers and TDD access is available.
		Local Volunteer Opportunities - By contributing time or money through your local United Way you will fund quality programs, participate in developing solutions to neighborhood problems, and improve community life overall.
	VolunteerMatch - the nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States
	Working Connection - A voluntary association of approximately 15 individuals who regularly give of their time and business skills to assist those who are temporarily out of work or in employment transition. C.F. Urban Ministry.

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