Newsletter | February 2022
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Did you know... In 2020, there were 943 Black-owned employer businesses in Connecticut. (Source: US Census Bureau)  Explore more here!  Â
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2021 American Community Survey Data: Connecticut Sees an Increase in Health Insurance Coverage Health insurance coverage in Connecticut has changed from 2010 to 2021, and in this post, we look at state and town-level trends. We used
town-level data from the recently released 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, the 2012-2016 estimates, and the 1-year estimates for state-level trends. Explore
more here. Â 2021 American Community Survey
5-Year Estimates Released: Explore Data For Your Town! The American Community Survey (ACS) is administered by the United States Census Bureau annually, from January through December of every year. The 2021 ACS 5-year estimates (covering January 2017 through December 2021) were released on December 8, 2022. As usual, we have created an interactive tool for you to explore the data. Explore more here. Â
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Equity in Data Community of Practice  Tuesday, February 21st  | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm The Unconference format is back! What is an "unconference" format? This format asks participants (you!) to either submit ideas for small group topics they would like to discuss with the group or participate in other exciting topics chosen by members of our group. We will coordinate with registrants to identify topics and discussion "leaders" (who created the space for the discussion and shared learning, NOT experts) on topics related to equity in data. RSVP Here! Â
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Welcome, Fionnuala Darby-Hudgens! Fionnuala, better known as Finn, joined CTData to implement and run CTData’s Data Strategic Planning program. Finn brings a decade of nonprofit management experience to Data Strategic Planning. She helps organizations learn how
to measure their impact, improve their storytelling, and develop new ways to evaluate the power of their mission. She completed her undergraduate work at Trinity College and earned a master’s in public administration from the University of Connecticut. Finn enjoys spending time with her children and reading BookTok’s trending fiction in her free time.  In case you
missed it – our 2022 Annual Report As we look ahead to 2023, we took time to reflect on our hard work and dedication that has given us a lot to celebrate this past year. For a full view of our year, check out our 2022 Annual
Report. Â New Cohort of Data Strategic Planning! Last month, we started the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 2023 Cohort for Data Strategic Planning. Data Strategic Planning involves a series of workshops, consultations, and homework that gives you the tools and skills to develop a Data Strategic Plan. Like a Strategic Plan, your Data Strategic Plan gives you information to make informed decisions to improve
your data collection, analysis, and communication. If you are interested in this service or want to provide it to your nonprofit grantees, learn more here! Â Disparities In Traffic Stops Between Black and Brown Drivers vs. White Drivers At the end of last year, our Executive Director, Michelle Riordan-Nold, discussed Disparities In Traffic Stops Between Black and Brown Drivers vs. White Drivers with host Nathan O'Leary of Comcast Newsmakers in New England. Listen to the full interview here.
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Join the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Team! The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is searching for Directors of Strategic Partnerships and Impact and Engagement Operations. The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is one of more
than 1,040 autonomous United Ways in our nation and 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. They have the unique ability, vision, and resources to bring together diverse stakeholders around a community vision of creating positive change to achieve long-lasting results for children and families. Their Workplace Giving team helps raise awareness of United Way’s work and the impact can all make for local children and families. Learn more on how to apply.  Join the Talcott Mountain Team! Do you love science? Are you passionate about STEM education? Do you love working with kids? The Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy is currently hiring for the
following positions, Computer Science Instructor & IT support associate, Earth Sciences Instructor, and Summer Program Instructor. Learn more on how to apply. Â Visit and Explore Trinity College! The Center for Hartford Engagement and Research and the Office of Community Relations at Trinity College has put together a Community Access Flyer highlighting various ways that Hartford residents and community members can attend campus events. From athletic games to Cinestudio and performances at Austin Arts Center to tech help at Trinfo.Cafe, community members are welcome. Â Join the Capital Region Council of Governments Team! The Capitol
Region Council of Governments is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary professional to serve as its GIS Analyst. The GIS Analyst will perform a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) and data analysis tasks within the Administration and Municipal Services Department. This position reports to the GIS and IT Manager. Come join their team, apply here!
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