Our Community Improving Lives
Building Futures
Described as a natural leader and enthusiastic participant in the C.A.S.P.E.R. program, nine year old Elveret will surely realize his dream of becoming an attorney one day.
Overcoming Challenges
Marcia has overcome family tragedy, depression, and divorce in order to
become a celebrated college student
and active community volunteer.
Caring for Seniors
World War II veteran and former Darien business owner, Fred Kelsey has thrived at ElderHouse where he enjoys playing cards and singing.
Strengthening Families
“We celebrated as Hope blew out the candles on her last birthday cake – all by herself – thanks to the hard work of her STAR speech therapist.”
Providing Shelter and
Life Skills
As a single mother of two young boys, Jenise has completed coursework to become a phlebotomist and Certified Nurses Assistant all while working full time.
Achieving Success
Bobbie, a customer service specialist at a bank, credits St. Luke’s LifeWorks with helping her to achieve success in both her career and life.
Getting an Education
Angelica, who was herself a Trailblazers student, now works as a counselor at the school’s Lion’s Den Out-of-School-Time Program where she is both mentor and friend to 7th grader Tatyana.
Pursuing Positive Change
Martha and Paul are two of the more than 20 people on the Human Services Planning Council (HSPC).
Feeding the Hungry
As the Executive Director of the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Kate's own childhood experiences have guided her compassionate belief that no one in our community should go hungry.
The Community Fund of Darien provides funding to afterschool programs like the Carver C.A.S.P.E.R. Club, investing in the future of families and children.
The Community Fund of Darien supports ElderHouse for its vital support to the elderly and their caregivers.
The Community Fund of Darien has been working with STAR, Lighting the Way for over forty years and will continue to give children and adults with developmental disabilities support and the resources they need.
The Community Fund of Darien gives grants to agencies like St. Luke’s LifeWorks that provide shelter and support services to help people “learn a living.”
The Community Fund of Darien invests in Agencies such as St. Luke’s LifeWorks that provide training and employment opportunities.
The Community Fund of Darien provides funding for education and youth development through agencies like Domus and its Trailblazers Academy.
The HSPC of The Community Fund of Darien brings together people from across our community – government, nonprofits, schools, faith groups, business and committed individuals – on a regular basis to assess social service needs, identify resources and find solutions.
The Community Fund of Darien supports agencies like the Food Bank which provide critical and basic human needs.
