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4-CT Card Emergency Assistance Program Looks Beyond COVID-19 4-CT Card Emergency Assistance Program Looks Beyond COVID-19
4-CT Card Emergency Assistance Program Looks Beyond Covid-19 When 4-CT began a year ago (see "4-CT Quickly Makes An Impact, Granting $1 Million Total To Foodshare, Connecticut Foodbank"), its immediate goal was to help those most impacted by COVID-19 — those who lost childcare and jobs and struggled to pay bill and put food on the table. Over $20 million was raised and distributed via the 4-CT’s partners, community foundations and local non-profits. Proving most effective of all, is 4-CT’s Card Program, ("4-CT Card Has Most Impact In Helping CT Residents During The Pandemic") an innovative endeavor that puts debit cards in the hands of those who need …

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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4-CT Quickly Makes An Impact, Granting $1 Million Total To Foodshare, Connecticut Foodbank 4-CT Quickly Makes An Impact, Granting $1 Million Total To Foodshare, Connecticut Foodbank
4-CT Quickly Makes An Impact, Granting $1 Million Total To Foodshare, Connecticut Foodbank In the past month well over a quarter-million unemployment claims have been filed in the state of Connecticut amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The financial strain many face has led to unprecedented calls on the state’s food banks, who are working diligently with fewer volunteers to deliver groceries to the many more in need. 4-CT, the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection, a Fairfield County-based independent 501-(c)3 organization launched April 1 that provides financial support to nonprofits serving all areas impacted by COVID-19, has proven pivotal to Foodshare and Con…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz