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Danbury gets $100,000 as finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies challenge

Danbury is one 35 finalists in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge.  There were 320 applicantsin the a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to uncover bold, inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems cities face. Danbury is looking for a solution to the lack of affordable childcare options for low-income families.  The United Way of Western Connecticut says nearly 1,000 children attend unlicensed daycare facilities, because their parents have no other affordable alternative.  Danbury will start a six-month testing phase of prototypes with grant funding of $100,000.

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