VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Opportunities:
Special Events:
The Darien Father's Day Collectors' Car Show
Co-Hosted by the Connecticut Valley Region of the Porsche Club of America. A wonderful event that celebrates fathers, families, fun and fine cars all in the lovely setting of Tilley Pond Park.
Spectators $5 per person/ $10 per family
Date: Sunday, June 20th
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm weather permitting
Raindate June 27th
Location: Tilley Pond Park, West Avenue, Darien
Contact: Charlie England (203) 655-2510
ways to give:
Food Drive to Support the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
Help us to fill the shelves at the Food Bank, donations of non-perishable items including: pasta, sauces, rice, peanut butter, jelly, boxed juice, canned fruits and vegetables, seasonings, child/infant formula and food, canned meats and tuna, cereal and soups.
Donations can be dropped off in the marked boxes at the locations in Darien listed below.
Dates: Anytime Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Locations:
- Palmer's Market in Noroton Heights
- The Community Fund, 701 Post Road
Contact: The Community Fund at 203-655-8775
Help for Haiti - Back to School Supplies and more!
We have all seen pictures of the devastation in Haiti and as the days go by, the need and desperation of the Haitian people continues to grow. Working with the Marilyn Dugan Foundation, 2 shipments of supplies will be sent to Haiti in early October. The following items are needed:
- Shoes - for children and adults, especially sneakers, sandals and flip flops
- Summer clothing - adult, children and infant sizes, including shorts, light weight pants, t-shirts, skirts, underwear and socks.
- Towels
- Cots, tents, tarps and plastic sheeting
- Flat sheets, blankets, quilts
- Toilet paper
- Backpacks and canvas bags - to carry school supplies
- School supplies
Items should be new or gently used and clean
Dates: Ongoing - deadline September 30th
Location: 15 or 24 Libby Lane, Darien
Contact: skdpal@aol.com or annreed51@gmail.com
To be added to The Community Fund of Darien Email list,
please email thecommunityfund@gmail.com
