The Community Fund of Darien

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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


 

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