Hartford, CT – The Salvation Army serving Connecticut and Rhode Island is once again hosting a FREE symposium for attorneys, financial planners, and other professional advisors. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, May 17th and will be virtual, so that participants can attend from a place of their convenience. The program scheduled from…
Category: Philanthropy
Abilis Hosts “Home Is Where the Heart Is”
Abilis, the nonprofit that serves and supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives, is hosting “Home Is Where the Heart Is” — an online community cause appeal — that culminates on April 30 with an online celebration hosted by choreographer, dancer and fitness professional Billy Blanks…
ARI to honor Gail Malloy and Bob Bryson at Annual Walk for Independence
Stamford, CT – ARI of Connecticut, Inc. will host the 16th Annual Walk for Independence on Sunday, April 24th at Cove Island Park. This will be the first in-person Walk since 2019 and will be open for the public to attend. The past 2 years have been challenging for ARI of Connecticut, Inc., an organization…
The Tiny Miracles Foundation to Host Its Annual Gala on May 6
Darien, CT – The Tiny Miracles Foundation will host its annual fundraising event on Friday, May 6, at The Loading Dock in Stamford. Inspired by the Roaring 20’s, the theme of this year’s event is “Miracles…And All That Jazz,” and it will honor three community leaders who have shown great support for The Tiny Miracles…
FCA to Host Virtual Conversation about Caring for Older Loved Ones
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,…
Silvermine Arts Center awarded a significant CT Cultural Fund grant from CT Humanities
NEW CANAAN, CT – Silvermine Arts Center is the recipient of a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant in the amount of $116,500 from CT Humanities. The Operating Support Grant is designed to assist non-profit organizations focused on culture, the humanities, or the arts as they recover from the effects of the pandemic—and to strengthen…
Stamford’s Mill River Park Collaborative announces new CEO
The Board of Directors of the Mill River Park Collaborative, Stamford, CT, has appointed Nette Compton as the organization’s new President and CEO, as of January 3rd. Nette joins the Mill River Park Collaborative as it celebrates 20 years of unlocking the potential of Mill River Park. She brings valuable expertise to help guide the…
The Palace Theatre Receives $5,000 Grant from CT Humanities
Stamford, CT – The Palace Theatre in Stamford is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant will support The Palace’s efforts to add greater diversity to its audience programming, outreach initiatives and…
Stamford Senior Center announces Lives Blossom Fundraiser on May 5, 2022
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Senior Center invites the community to save the date for its annual ‘Lives Blossom’ fundraising event on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 6pm at The Village in Stamford, CT. Tickets will go on sale on February 1st for this festive annual tradition filled with networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a…
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to elect new Chairman of the Board Douglas E. Hempstead to succeed Patsy R. Brescia
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…