August is Black Philanthropy Month

#GiveBlackCT In observance of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) in August, The Prosperity Foundation (TPF) will officially launch its first-of-its-kind annual #GIVEBLACKCT monetary campaign Wednesday, August 29. Commencing at 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the 29th, TPF will host its official online, and social media “Give Back by Investing in Our Community Day.” The giving campaign, in-lock step with the annual August designation of BPM, is a “wake-up” call for the philanthropically minded of the African Diaspora and beyond. It is also a “call to action” to demonstrate fidelity and love towards uplifting the Black Community with a direct financial investment towards social, emotional, educational, and economic progress. In just three years, TPF has awarded over $100,000.00 to Black-owned and operated non-profit organizations in the State of Connecticut. The truth of the matter is, more resources are needed in our communities and this philanthropic vehicle has been able to reach grassroots organizations that never would have been noticed by national foundations. While we are proud of this accomplishment, we recognize that now, more than ever before, the Black community must pool its resources together to create a legacy for generations to come. How can you help? You can help spread the news about #GiveBlackCT to everyone in your networks by using social media, email or having one-on-one conversations. You can download the cover photo that is located at the top of this email or upload any of the images below to your personal and/or organization's social media walls. When you post, please remember to use the following hashtags: #ProsperityTPF #BPM2018 #GiveBlackCT. Also, please tag The Prosperity Foundation (located on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) and refer people to our website: www.tpfct.org. “The Prosperity Foundation welcomes donations, fund and endowment creations year-round,” said Howard K. Hill, Founder and Board Member of TPF. “We want to address dire needs in our community by encouraging the collective to pool financial resources and to give consciously and consistently long after Black Philanthropy Month ends.”-- Check donations are written to The Prosperity Foundation or TPF. They may be mailed to: The Prosperity Foundation, 1287 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511. Online donations are welcomed at www.tpfct.org. For more information, contact Orsella R. Hughes, Consultant at 203-909-1315 or email, orsella@tpfct.org.

About The Prosperity Foundation The Prosperity Foundation (TPF), is an independent community foundation designed to address critical areas of health, education and economic development in Connecticut’s Black communities. TPF has the features of a community foundation, including donor-advised funds, educational events, giving circles, and other forms of philanthropy. Through TPF, philanthropy has been a cornerstone path to grantmaking and has been a portal for over 50 organizations who are addressing critical needs in Connecticut's Black Communities in the areas of education, economics, and health. The 24-hour campaign will support TPF programs and initiatives to cast a wider net to reach more communities, resulting in more opportunities for real change in Black Communities. Add links like the one below to prompt readers to engage: Learn More