Norwalk, CT – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on lower income community members. Because many people have been out of work for several months, their families are now facing an additional challenge – food insecurity. Family & Children’s Agency has seen the impact of this increased need in the clients we serve.…
Category: Philanthropy
Western Connecticut Military Officers Association Announces the 2020 “Young American Awards”
FAIRFIELD, CT – The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA), Quest Diagnostics and Patriot Bank, N.A., are honored to announce the 45th annual Young American Awards. This prestigious program will recognize high school seniors, nominated from over 20 Fairfield County high schools, who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic success and community service at a “virtual” awards…
Burger Dash Helps Stamford Seniors Stay Connected
STAMFORD, CT – In honor of National Hamburger Day today, the Stamford Senior Center offered a complimentary drive-through grab-and-go burger lunch for its members, and members of the Church of Archangels Senior Group. The lunch, dubbed a ‘Burger Dash,’ was provided to approximately 150 seniors, and was held at the Church of Archangels in Stamford.…
ARI Walk for Independence reports a successful virtual fundraiser
Stamford, CT – The 14th Annual ARI Walk for Independence, this year a virtual event due to the health crisis, took place during the week beginning Sunday, April 26, 2020. Opening ceremonies for the Walk took place on Sunday, April 26th on Facebook Live and included welcome remarks by ARI President & CEO, Susanne Kuligowski,…
More Than 1,000 Connecticut Residents Benefit from the Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund
ROCKY HILL, CT – The Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund has announced that more than 1,000 households across the state have now benefited from the Fund. The Fund is a unique joint effort launched by all 15 United Ways in Connecticut to help those who lost jobs, wages, or childcare, or who were otherwise…
Westhill Angels Organize a Contactless Children’s Book Drive for Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County
Reading books to children is a meaningful way to share calm, bonding, focused time together, especially with families self-isolating during COVID-19. Children’s books can take you into another world, inspiring imagination and distraction, if only for a short time. Reading at bedtime also creates a well-needed structure in children’s lives. Do you have children’s books…
McGraw Family Pledges $1 Million to Match Community Donations for Emergency Needs at Norwalk Hospital
NORWALK, CT – The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation pledged $1 million in matching funds to Norwalk Hospital to support the facility’s current coronavirus (COVID-19) care efforts and ongoing emergency preparedness. The foundation will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for all community donations made through the end of September 2020, up to the gift amount…
Housatonic Museum of Art Receives Gift of More Than 600 Contemporary Photographs Ranging from Iconic to Everyday
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Museum of Art announced today that it received a donation of 615 photographs by nine contemporary artists, including pieces by well-known sports photographer Walter Iooss Jr. and photojournalist Peter Turnley. With works ranging from historic photos of Yogi Berra and Michael Jordan that graced the cover of Sports Illustrated to…
Entercom Hartford “Feed CT” Radiothon to Benefit The Salvation Army COVID-19 Response
Entercom Hartford will host a 12-hour radiothon on all four of its Connecticut radio stations on Giving Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The radiothon, entitled “Feed CT” will support The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Services response, providing emergency food boxes for Connecticut residents in need. “Feed CT” will run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM…
Salvation Army Greenwich Service Unit Responds to COVID-19
GREENWICH, CT – During the holidays, you may have seen The Salvation Army Greenwich Service Unit ringing bells on the avenue during the Red Kettle Campaign. Year-round, the team works to raise funds, identify gaps in local services, and develop strategies to support those in need in their community. Their current task is responding to…