Information and Resources
There are many resources that you may find helpful in insuring that your organization is operating under principles that comprise good governance. Below are links to some of these resources available online. Feel free to use part or all of any documents that meet your needs.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
• Governance issues
• Grantseeker resources
Connecticut Association for Nonprofits
• Employee handbook
• Policy and practices
The Fund for Greater Hartford Conflict of Interest Policy
The Fund for Greater Hartford Succession Planning
Independent Sector: Resource for Good Governance and Ethical Practice
Our Impact
“SHE SAID, ‘YOU ARE GOING TO BE OKAY,’
and she was right!” I am a diabetic and lost my last job in 2007. I no longer had medical insurance; I could not afford it. I was an uncontrolled diabetic spiraling downward. I am self-supporting and live paycheck-to-paycheck.
In 2008 I found Malta House of Care. I was crying that day — one of the caregivers put her arms around me, hugged me and said, “You are going to be okay, we are going to take care of you.” She was right... I have been unemployed, collecting unemployment and still under their care. I had a setback in November 2008. I kept falling down...they sent me for tests and found I had nerve damage in my legs due to the diabetes and I had to start walking with a walker. I had lost a lot of weight and no longer had muscle mass in my legs. It is now August 2010. I only walk with a cane when I have to, but I still have issues with my legs and am considered handicapped...it has been a rough 2 years but my sugar is almost where it should be. I take insulin and many other medications associated for preventive issues for my diabetes all provided free to me from MHC.
The doctors donate their time to see patients. This organization cares about people. Because I could not walk up and down stairs, they used to bring me a chair to sit outside. This organization has been overwhelmed with patients. Their presence is needed. They don't discriminate against anyone; they are here to help people who have no medical insurance. They saved my life literally, and a lot of other people's.
Helen
Malta House of Care