Month: February 2021

A Record-Breaking Fairfield County’s Giving Day Raises .25 Million for Nearly 400 Local Nonprofits

14,828 Individuals Generously Contribute to Region’s Biggest Day of Philanthropy, Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Norwalk, CT – Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) today announced record-breaking results for its 8th annual Fairfield County’s Giving Day, which was held yesterday, Thursday, February 25, 2021. A total $2,250,154 was raised from 14,828 donors who made 21,187…

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Department of Consumer Protection, Attorney General William Tong, Better Business Bureau celebrate National Consumer Protection Week

Consumers are invited to participate in virtual events during National Consumer Protection Week February 28 – March 6 Everyone can fall victim to fraud and scams, and even legitimate businesses can provide incomplete contractual information, omit important details or present misleading advertising. Being a smart consumer is your best defense against scams, fraud, and identity…

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Stamford Stars Gears Up for Girls Softball

Stamford, CT – Opening Day for Stamford Stars Softball (Stamford Troy Softball Inc.) is Saturday April 17 at Troy Fields, Cove Island Park. Girls ages 4-13 may register to try out and play softball from now until opening day. Stamford Stars is the only youth softball league operating that is sanctioned by the City of…

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HCC Archive Joins Top Colleges in Connecticut’s Archive Online

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The archive of Housatonic Community College (HCC) is now keeping company alongside Wesleyan University, Yale, UCONN, and other prestigious Connecticut colleges in Connecticut’s Archive Online (CAO). The largest community college archive in the state, HCC’s repository of original resource material contributes to the understanding and evolution of the institution and its community.…

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After school students send love to essential workers

Norwalk, CT – Family & Children’s Agency ASPIRE after-school program youth created valentines to express appreciation and love for the essential workers in our community. The middle and high school students were able to choose the type of worker they wanted to connect with, and they addressed their notes to healthcare workers, police officers, FCA…

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Free session offers help to families of at-risk teens and those affected by substance use disorder

SIMSBURY, CT – Every day, more and more families in Connecticut are affected by substance use disorders or realize they have a teen at risk of developing a substance use disorder (SUD). On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, a local organization, A Promise to Jordan, will present a session to introduce families to CRAFT: Community Reinforcement…

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Stamford Public Schools Announces SHS Senior Megan Armstrong Named Honorary Canadian Space Programme Scientist

Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools is proud to announce that Stamford High School (SHS) Senior and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidate Megan Armstrong was recently named an Honorary Canadian Space Programme Scientist by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Armstrong received the honor for her contributions to experiments in the field of space farming, a…

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Housatonic Community College Foundation Participates in Fairfield County’s Giving Day To Help Low-Income Students’ Critical Needs Amid COVID-19

BRIDGEPORT, CT – With community college students disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, the decision to participate in Fairfield’s County Giving Day has never been more important for the Housatonic Community College Foundation. The organization, which supports low-income Housatonic Community College (HCC) students in need, will join the collective giving event taking place on Thursday, February…

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Actor Christopher Atkins celebrates 60 at Wake-Cup-Coffee in Fairfield

Actor Christopher Atkins celebrated his 60th birthday this past Sunday with a special private event at Fairfield’s Wake-Cup-Coffee, located on the southbound side of the Fairfield Metro Train station. Close friends, family and honored guests attended the special occasion both in person and virtually. Among the attendees was Connecticut State Senator Tony Hwang. Some of…

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