Community Investment

The Community Fund of Darien gives grants to support the effective agencies and initiatives that meet health and human service needs in our community.

Thank you to the over 60 community volunteers who are on our 2013 Allocations panels and will be reviewing the 24 agencies invited for funding.  These members will review applications and financials, make agency visits and together discuss their recommendations for funding to the Board of The Community Fund.

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Community Collaboration

The Human Services Planning Council is community leaders and professionals working together to discuss local issues and needs, find solutions to address gaps in services, and provide education and information about resources.(Darien Community Services Directory)

The Thriving Youth Task Force is kicking off April as ALCOHOL AND ASSET AWARENESS MONTH.  The Campaign "Let's Get Talking" encourages conversations and dialogue between and adults and children at all ages.  Messaging around town offers topics and discussions around being a role model, setting rules and expectations and standing up for what is right.  For more information go to: www.thrivingyouthdarien.org 

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Community Engagement

The Youth Community Fund went to the Food Bank and helped shelve the 500 lbs of food they brought!

A visit to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is always an enlightening trip for the Youth Community Fund.  Last night they heard from Kate Lombardo the Executive Director and then went to work putting away their donations on the shelves.  For more information about the Food Bank go to: www.foodbanklfc.org

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Did You Know?

Darien has the highest proportion of its population under 18 of any town in Connecticut. According to census data, 36.8% of Darien's population is under 18 compared with 23.5% statewide.