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During her presentation, Ms. James said, “I want to thank you for believing in our work, supporting our programs, and sharing our vision for a vital and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We are very grateful for your support and would be so very grateful if you helped spread the word about our work and offerings. The more people that join us, the greater impact we can make today, and tomorrow.” She continued, “Because of our partnerships, with you in the room and with many others couldn’t join us, our programs and activities create impact and are working to close the opportunity gap that is all too prevalent in Fairfield County.
“Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has generously supported the Connecticut Association for Human Services’ program work with competitive grants made possible primarily with grants from endowed funds established through planned giving,” said Horan. “Moving forward, to build opportunity, CAHS would like to see more collective impact initiatives, where state and local government, philanthropy, nonprofits, and others are aligned to achieve major social goals.”
Some of the year’s highlights shared with guests included the impact work of FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence which is at the core of the organization’s impact work and benefits hundreds of nonprofit leaders throughout Fairfield County. Giving Day was also featured as an example of CNE’s impact work. This initiative brings everyone in the community together…across town and city borders…. with people of all economic means and from various circumstances to celebrate the power of giving over one day. Another bright spot for the Community Foundation is the Family Economic Security Program, now in its fourth year, in partnership with Housatonic Community College. This premier program of FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls has transformed the lives of students to date with the program’s wraparound services with plans to continue and grow. Also, as a result of donors’ investments in scholarship and donor advised funds, together with competitive grantmaking, the Community Foundation made grants to nonprofits boosting the work of hundreds of organizations and many students benefited from scholarships. Through its THRIVE BY 25 initiative, donors have created opportunities for vulnerable, disadvantaged young adults to achieve educational success and enter a meaningful career path. More information about the impact work and ways to give to Fairfield County's Community Foundation can be found at FCCFoundation.org © Copyright by ShorelinePlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ShorelinePlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Photos without a credit line are "contributed photos". CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page |
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