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    Program launched in New Haven to help those released from prison
    WFSB
    MARCH 28, 2023

    New Haven is launching a program to help those released from prison land back on their feet. It starts with putting some money in their pocket.

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    Programa busca brindar nuevas oportunidades a ex-reclusos
    TELEMUNDO NUEVA INGLATERRA
    MARCH 28, 2023

    Cada ex-recluso recibirá $500 al mes por uno año, un total de $6,000 para comenzar su nueva vida.

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    Program to Guarantee Income For Recently Released Prisoners
    NBC CONNECTICUT
    MARCH 28, 2023

    A new program will provide $500 a month for a year to 20 recently released inmates to help them get back on their feet as they look for steady work after prison.

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    ‘It could be a lifesaver’ | New Haven PILOT program working to reduce recidivism
    FOX 61
    MARCH 28, 2023

    20 people have been selected to get $500 a month, for a year.

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    Prison reentry pilot program gives participants $500 per month
    NEW HAVEN REGISTER
    MARCH 28, 2023

    Some city residents who were recently released from incarceration are receiving $500 a month for a year through a pilot program designed to help with their reentry into daily life.

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    Reentry Pilot Tests $500 Cash Transfers
    NEW HAVEN INDEPENDENT
    MARCH 28, 2023

    Twenty formerly incarcerated New Haveners have been tapped to receive $500 per month to help pay for housing, food, childcare, and other expenses under a year-long, public-private pilot designed to support people reacclimating to life outside of prison.

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    Pilot program hopes to help formerly incarcerated individuals in Connecticut
    NEWS 8
    MARCH 28, 2023

    New Haven leaders are launching a pilot program to help formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society, hoping it will provide them with more resources and opportunities.

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    Nonprofit 4-CT names Samper-Horak interim CEO
    WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNALS
    MARCH 17, 2021

    Catalina Samper-Horak has been named interim CEO of the Connecticut Covid-19 Charity Connection (4-CT) on the independent, 501(c)3 organization’s first anniversary. The move coincides with 4-CT Co-founder Ted Yang’s decision to vacate the CEO position; he will remain on its board.

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    One Year in, COVID Relief Charity 4-CT Names New Leader
    THE MIDDLETOWN PRESS
    MARCH 16, 2021

    As part of a long-planned transition, 4-CT announced Monday that Yang had stepped down as chief executive officer and joined its board. At the same time, it appointed an interim CEO, Catalina Samper-Horak, who was the founding executive director of Building One Community, a Stamford-based nonprofit that serves the immigrant community.

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    A Year In Review For Connecticut’s Pandemic Charitable Effort
    CONNECTICUT PUBLIC RADIO
    MARCH 16, 2021

    April 1 marks one year since Gov. Ned Lamont announced the formation of the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection, otherwise known as 4-CT. The announcement came this week that 4-CT Chief Executive Officer Ted Yang was stepping down. He joined All Things Considered to talk about why now was the right time to leave and about his successor, Catalina Samper Horak. He also weighed in on whether 4-CT is still needed as the economy improves.

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    4-CT Announces New Leadership As It Continues Its Outreach And Expands Its Mission
    NEW CANAAN DAILY VOICE
    MARCH 15, 2021

    As part of a long-planned transition with eyes on future projects, 4-CT’s Board of Directors has announced that volunteer CEO Yang has stepped down and will be replaced by Catalina Samper-Horak as interim CEO. Yang will continue to serve on the board and remain active as a volunteer.

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    Stamford Clinic Brings Vaccines to Immigrant Communities
    HARTFORD COURANT
    MARCH 14, 2021

    More than 300 Connecticut residents received their first COVID-19 vaccinations Sunday in Stamford at a clinic dedicated to serving immigrants ages 55 and up, including those who are undocumented. The Governor thanked Ted Yang, co-founder and CEO of philanthropic nonprofit 4-CT, for organizing donations to make sure undocumented residents were not left behind.

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    Help is Just a Phone Call Away
    CT POST
    FEBRUARY 16, 2021

    If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, need food or just a kind voice on the other end of the receiver 1-844-TALK-4CT is all you need. New Haven-based mental wellness center, Clifford Beers, established a helpline funded by 4-CT.

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    4-CT Card Emergency Assistance Program Looks Beyond COVID-19
    NEW CANAAN DAILY VOICE
    FEBRUARY 13, 2021

    4-CT is expanding its initiative with a $2 million expansion and a goal of providing rapid, one-time financial assistance that can stabilize families on the verge of falling into a long-term, more significant crisis. Additional 4-CT card programs are expected to launch later this year as well.

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    Have Fun In February For A Great Cause: Sign Up For Winter Trivia Night With 4-CT
    NEW CANAAN DAILY VOICE
    FEBRUARY 10, 2021

    Join 4-CT, in partnership with The Big Quiz Thing, for virtual trivia night on February 25th from 7-8:30pm. Create your team from anywhere and challenge other teams during this fun night!

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    Often out of the spotlight, Annie Lamont emerges on a Zoom call with first lady Jill Biden
    HARTFORD COURANT
    JANUARY 27, 2021

    Connecticut’s first lady Annie Lamont joins first lady Jill Biden in a Zoom meeting of the nation’s first spouses where she mentions her involvement with 4-CT.

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    How CT is Working to Educate Communities of Color About the COVID-19 Vaccine
    THE HOUR
    JANUARY 20, 2021

    Along with 4-CT, the Connecticut Health Foundation launched a grant to bring community health workers to local health departments so people can learn about the virus from people they know and trust.

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    University’s Center for Advanced Policing Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Community Policing Initiative
    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
    DECEMBER 1, 2020

    The Center for Advanced Policing at the University of New Haven has received a $100,000 grant from the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT) to implement an innovative new community policing training program for area officers.

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    $4.8M Generated in Tax Return Benefits to Families from 4-CT
    STAMFORD ADVOCATE
    NOVEMBER 30, 2020

    Low-income families throughout Connecticut have been able to file their tax returns thanks to a $115,000 grant in April through the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT), and the Virtual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

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    State Announces New Resources to Allow COVID-19 Patients to Quarantine
    NBC CONNECTICUT
    NOVEMBER 2, 2020

    Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch new community resources aimed at helping the state’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by helping people who have the virus isolate from others.

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    Travelers Championship announces 2020 event generated $1.6 million for 115 local charities in virtual ceremony
    HARTFORD COURANT
    OCTOBER 22, 2020

    The Travelers Championship listed 4-CT as one of the beneficiaries they will be supporting to show appreciation for the healthcare efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

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    New Canaan resident’s 4-CT helps most vulnerable populations
    NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER
    OCTOBER 1, 2020

    As we enter the fall with the possibility of a second wave, 4-CT will be refocusing all of it’s energies on the 4-CT Card program so that it can provide the most aid possible to the greatest number of Connecticut residents.

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    4-CT Card Has Most Impact In Helping CT Residents During The Pandemic
    BRIDGEPORT DAILY VOICE
    SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

    4-CT has achieved tremendous impact with the support of Governor Lamont and state officials with it’s biggest impact coming from the 4-CT Card Program which has delivered more than $1 million (and counting) in direct aid to the most vulnerable populations.

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    4-CT and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Select Usio to Help Provide Relief to Connecticut Residents Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
    GLOBENEWSWIRE
    SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

    4-CT is thankful to have partnered with Usio, an integrated electronic payment solutions provider, to distribute prepaid cards to help vulnerable communities in Connecticut.

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    In urban areas, churches serve as sites for coronavirus testing
    WESTPORT NEWS
    JUNE 26, 2020

    4-CT partners with Community Health Centers Association of CT to provide COVID testing twice a week at twenty one churches throughout the state

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    Top field, no fans for this year’s Travelers Championship
    FOX 5
    JUNE 22, 2020

    Despite the lack of in-person fans, all net proceeds from the 2020 Travelers Golf Championship will go to more than 150 Connecticut charities, including 4-CT.

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    Weston High School Mock Trial Team Donates To Coronavirus Relief
    PATCH
    JUNE 12, 2020

    Mock Trial Team repurposes their funds to COVID-19 relief through 4-CT in honor of their seniors and coaches.

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    Fairfield County Group Raises Money For Undocumented People, Coronavirus Help Coming From CT
    DAILY VOICE PLUS
    JUNE 10, 2020

    Through efforts such as the 4-CT Card and The Norwalk Immigrant Community Emergency Fund, aid will be provided to those who are not eligible to receive federal and state assistance.

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    Branford Road Race goes virtual, to benefit Branford Food Pantry, Community Dining Room
    CT POST
    JUNE 4, 2020

    With over 400 participants, 4-CT virtual 5k raises more than $20,000.

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    4-CT Card to Provide Help to Undocumented Immigrants Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    NBC CT
    JUNE 3, 2020

    Governor Ned Lamont backs launch of 4-CT Card program to provide direct aid to to those excluded from federal relief programs.

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    CT musicians make YouTube videos in support of 4-CT pandemic fundraising drive
    HARTFORD COURANT
    MAY 13, 2020

    Five Connecticut musicians including Christine Ohlman of the “Saturday Night Live” band and Joe Bouchard of Blue Öyster Cult, share their talents to help raise awareness about 4-CT.

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    Connecticut professional sports teams come together to support coronavirus relief efforts in new PSA
    HARTFORD COURANT
    MAY 1, 2020

    Eight Connecticut professional sports teams, led by Connecticut Sun’s Jasmine Thoma, came together to call on fans to support 4-CT.

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    4-CT donation helps provide over 2 million meals
    WTNH
    APRIL 20, 2020

    With 4-CT’s donation to both CT Foodshare and CT Food Bank, over two and a half million meals will be provided to Connecticut residents in need.

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    4-CT Quickly Makes An Impact, Granting $1 Million Total To Foodshare, Connecticut :Foodbank
    DAILY VOICE
    APRIL 17, 2020

    Foodshare CEO Jason Jakubowski reflects on the quick and meaningful impact that 4-CT has had on both Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank. 4-CT’s donations are making the difference between being fed and going hungry.

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    Corporations, Banks, Utilities Turning To Philanthropy To Support Those In Need
    NEWTOWN BEE
    APRIL 9, 2020

    Connecticut based philanthropists come together to establish The Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT). By the time of 4-CT’s launch, the organization had raised $10 million. The Eversource Foundation has committed $2 million to various COVID relief funds including 4-CT.

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    COVID-19: 4-CT, Newly Formed Charitable Organization, Raises $10M From Donors
    LITCHFIELD DAILY VOICE
    APRIL 2, 2020

    Gov Ned Lamont applauds those who helped establish 4-CT in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut donors quickly raise $10 million to provide quick aid to those struggling in their own backyard.

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    With Lamont’s backing, CT serial entrepreneurs launch charity to support nonprofits impacted by pandemic
    HARTFORD BUSINESS
    APRIL 2, 2020

    Gov. Ned Lamont backs formation of 4-CT. Founded by Don Kendall and Ted Yang, the organization quickly raised over $10 million for COVID relief needs.

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    Philanthropists launch Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection with $10M to aid the neediest
    HARTFORD COURANT
    APRIL 1, 2020

    Connecticut philanthropists come together to raise $10 million for 4-CT. 4-CT aims to fill gaps where state and federal aid falls short, with food and shelter being the immediate focus.

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