Norwalk, CT – Caring for older loved ones can be extremely difficult, especially during the added health concerns and isolation brought by COVID-19. Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is proud to present a virtual conversation on this important topic on Thursday, March 30, at noon. The panel of experts will discuss strategies to help cope,…
SIMSBURY, CT – For most students, attending college is an exciting time, a time for gaining independence, making new friends, and transitioning into adulthood. For others, it can be overwhelming, especially for someone recovering from a substance use disorder. There are many new challenges to face, like fitting in with the other students, maintaining class…
Norwalk, CT – Douglas E. Hempstead, Vice Chairman of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees, succeeding longtime LMMM Chairman Patsy R. Brescia, who served for over a decade and led the museum during a period of remarkable growth. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Brescia led the fundraising efforts…
Online Applications due by 3/31/22 STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank Foundation announces that applications for the Annual CommunityFirst grant program are now being accepted. Eligible nonprofit organizations must submit their application online by the deadline of March 31, 2022. To be eligible for consideration, organizations must serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield,…
TRUMBULL, CT – Make-A-Wish® Connecticut warmly and proudly welcomes Alyssa Harvey Dawson to its Board of Directors. Alyssa Harvey Dawson is a C-Suite executive with more than 20 years of experience scaling growth and innovative companies across various industries and business segments. She is presently employed as the Chief Legal Officer for Gusto, an HR…
Hartford, CT — This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) has completed more than 20 river restoration projects across the 4-state Connecticut River watershed (NH, VT, MA & CT). These projects will restore natural river flow, improve wildlife habitat, and protect clean water. They also boosted local economies and local businesses like plant nurseries, tree…
Norwalk, CT – The annual appeal is underway for ElderHouse, an award-winning nonprofit organization that serves aging seniors and their caregivers by offering an adult day care center and a family living program. For over 40 years ElderHouse has provided a caring place for the day for Fairfield County seniors. Their adult day program offers…
Grants focus on programs aimed at closing the opportunity gap and reducing disparities in income, education, employment, housing and health Norwalk, CT – Fairfield County’s Community Foundation announced that it has awarded more than $4.2 million in competitive grants to 328 nonprofit agencies from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. These grants were awarded…
STAMFORD, CT – Two well-known local couples were honored as part of this year’s 10th Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing at Rockrimmon Country Club in September. Stamford residents Joanne and Ron Salvatore and Sharon and Jack Feighery received this special recognition for their long-time, generous support of SilverSource and its mission to provide a safety…
DARIEN, CT – Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC) held its first Impactful Conversation of the 2021/2022 grant year on the topic of “Storytelling for Advocacy – How to Advocate for Causes Through Storytelling,” in partnership with Everwell in Darien. Impact FFC members and guests gathered for the in-person workshop at Everwell, led by Professional Storytelling…