http://www.charteroakfoundation.org Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:21:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are pleased to announce our 9th Annual Charter Oak Bike Tour will take place September 11-13, 2009. For more information or to sign up to ride, click here http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2009/04/9th-annual-charter-oak-challenge-bike-tour/ Yale School of Managment Education Leadership Conference sponsored by the Charter Oak Foundation. Friday Feb 13, 2009   website: http://community.som.yale.edu/education http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2009/01/3rd-annual-education-leadership-conference/ MORE ABOUT ConnCAN ConnCAN (Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now) is a state-level advocacy group. Its mission is to "bring Connecticut together to provide every child with a great public school." Its major projects include the ranking of Connecticut public schools, video profiles of successful schools, parent outreach and education, legislative advocacy in ... http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2009/01/conncan/ MORE ABOUT Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center Charter Oak is supporting an initiative to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for at least 35 uninsured, underserved women at the Norma Pfriem clinic at Bridgeport Hospital. Research has shown that early detection of breast cancer improves a patient’s prognosis. WEB SITE http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/norma-f-pfriem-center/ MORE ABOUT Lawyers for Children America Lawyers for Children America recruits and trains volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono legal representation on behalf of abused and neglected children. Charter Oak is making it possible for the organization to provide legal services to approximately 75 Bridgeport children embroiled in the child welfare system. WEB ... http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/lawyers-for-children-america/ MORE ABOUT Connecticut Legal Services Charter Oak's grant will allow Connecticut Legal Services to offer legal assistance to Bridgeport families enrolled in a supportive housing program. WEB SITE http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/connecticut-legal-services/ MORE ABOUT Connecticut Association for Human Services An independent statewide organization that works to reduce poverty and strengthen families and communities through advocacy, the Connecticut Association for Human Services makes it easy for those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit to apply for it. CAHS operates the Greater Bridgeport Family Economic ... http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/connecticut-association-for-human-services/ MORE ABOUT Child FIRST Child FIRST (Child and Family Interagency Resource, Support and Training Program) serves young (birth through five years), at risk, underserved children and their families in greater Bridgeport. Recognizing that the setting in which children spend their first few years greatly impacts their cognitive and emotional development, staff complete ... http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/child-first/ MORE ABOUT Bridgeport Rescue Mission The Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides free shelter, clothing, meals and a faith-based drug- and alcohol-rehabilitation program to homeless people in greater Bridgeport. The mission serves about 175,000 meals a year. Charter Oak donated 500 cases of canned vegetables to the mission. WEB SITE http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/bridgeport-rescue-mission/ MORE ABOUT Connecticut Food Bank The Connecticut Food Bank is the largest centralized source of donated, emergency food in the state. Its five warehouses and distribution sites serve 560 feeding programs, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters and adult and children’s day care centers. The food bank provides food for about 250,000 ... http://www.charteroakfoundation.org/2008/07/connecticut-food-bank/