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…
Category: Philanthropy
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…
First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Annual CommunityFirst Grant Applications
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,…
Stamford Resident Appointed to Make-A-Wish Connecticut Board of Directors
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…
Stamford Arts & Culture Grant Winners Announced
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant. The commission received 20 grant applications with over $235,000 in grant aid requested. All applicants were selected for funding due to their commitment to providing quality…