In keeping with the times, today Rev. Mark Lingle, pastor of St. Francis Episcopal Church, presented a check for $38,000 by teleconference to Lendria Glass, development manager for the Equal Justice Initiative in Birmingham, AL. The Equal Justice Initiative www.eji.org was the 2020 beneficiary of St. Francis’ 8th Annual Miles For A Mission Race/Walk held…
Norwalk, CT – Stepping Stones Museum for Children honored Filling in the Blanks volunteers in June for their heroic commitment to helping hungry children as part of its grassroots “We ‘Heart’ Our CommUNITY” commemorative tile campaign to thank local organizations and individuals helping local communities get through the COVID-19 crisis. “We are thrilled to shine…
Stamford, CT – Building One Community staff, board members, local officials, and partners gathered at the center in Stamford to celebrate Catalina Horak, outgoing Executive Director, and welcome Anka Badurina, Ph.D., incoming Executive Director. Over the past decade, Horak has been the driver behind Building One Community and the passionate voice behind an expanding and…
Norwalk, CT – Research has shown that social isolation and loneliness in older adults is linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But engaging in meaningful activities helps seniors live longer and have a sense of purpose. During this time of necessary social isolation to…
STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank recently announced this year’s recipients of the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award scholarships. This annual award honors Fairfield County high school students who consistently demonstrate good citizenship at school, at home and in the community. The program awards scholarships to three deserving students, and is designed to recognize and…
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.…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…