CONNECTICUT, CT – To help meet the unprecedented level of need this holiday season, Walmart and The Salvation Army in Connecticut are working together to make it even easier for people to help others this Christmas. Building upon a 40-year relationship of supporting people in need during the holiday season, Walmart and The Salvation Army…
Norwalk, CT – Family & Children’s Agency’s (FCA) first-ever virtual event, FCA@Home will take place on Friday, October 16, 2020. The virtual event, which is open to the public, will bring together donors and supporters across Fairfield County and beyond from the comfort of their own homes to learn about FCA’s Covid-19 Response and how…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Over 630 people from across the country participated in the 6th Annual Step OUT for the Brave challenge last month, raising a record-shattering $108,910 to help homeless and at-risk Veterans. The signature fundraiser for Bridgeport’s Homes for the Brave (HFTB) organization was expanded this year to a virtual format, allowing even more…
STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way is launching an expanded, multi-lingual program for children experiencing, or at risk of, developmental delays. The enhanced program, generously supported in part by The Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation, and other generous grants expands services from birth through age five, with additional service options for children…
ROCKY HILL, CT – United Way of Connecticut’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Tepper Bates to serve as UWC’s new President and CEO, effective October 1, 2020. Ms. Bates brings over 25 years of experience working in diplomacy and nonprofit leadership, most recently named by Governor Ned Lamont as…
Wallingford, CT – Connecticut Food Bank and Cornerstone Christian Center will hold a drive-through food distribution at Cornerstone Christian Center, 349 Wheelers Farms Road in Milford on Thursday, August 20, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. This event will provide enough food for approximately 7,500 meals. The distribution will be a contactless, drive-through event, to follow social…
Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium recently announced its annual Run/Walk for the Penguins fundraiser would go virtual in 2020. Not only will the new format allow the Aquarium’s community to continue its support of penguin conservation safely but also in fun and unique new ways. From adding a 10K option for running enthusiasts to a…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – This weekend take the Step OUT For The Brave 40,000 Step Virtual Challenge to support homeless Veterans in our area. Presented by Homes for the Brave (HFTB), the event takes place virtually from a location of your choice through Sunday, August 16. Registration is open, visit https://www.homesforthebrave.org/stepout2020 to sign up today. A…
Distributions are in partnership with New London Mayor’s Office Wallingford, CT – Two Connecticut Food Bank mobile food distributions will be held in New London on Wednesday, August 19. These events will provide enough food for approximately 30,000 meals. The distributions, in partnership with New London Mayor Michael Passero, will take place at Fort Trumbull…
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…
