June 7, 2010
community fund bestows $640,000 to area not-for-profits
In addressing the first annual breakfast to award grants held by the Community Fund of Darien, First Selectman David Campbell talked about the importance of social services and said he promised one supporter he would be the "social services" first selectman.
June 4, 2010
DARIEN VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE SALUTE FROM COMMUNITY FUND
Darien volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the community on "Volunteer Recognition Day in Darien." The Community Fund of Darien presented "A Salute to Darien Volunteers and Projects" on Friday, May 14, at the Darien Community Association.
June 3, 2010
COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN AWARDS GRANTS TO 26 AGENCIES
The Community Fund of Darien hosted its annual grant awards ceremony last Thursday. During the ceremony, the organization presented grants totalling $640,000 to 26 local organizations.Read More..
May 21, 2010
NEW INITIATIVE HELPS BUILD YOUTH'S DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS
Did you know that only 33 percent of the young people in our community believe they are valued? In November 2008, approximately 1,800 students in grades seventh through 12th in Darien participated in a survey that revealed what our young people think about their lives, values, opportunities and relationships with families, teachers, friends and neighbors.
May 20, 2010
COMMUNITY FUND HONORS VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers from throughout Darien were honored Friday at the 31st annual Darien Volunteer Recognition Day Lunch, hosted by the Darien Community Fund at the Darien Community Association. About 100 Darienites turned out to recognize the work of the 50 volunteers who were honored at the luncheon.
December 17, 2009
NONPROFITS FEEL NEEDS OF CHRISTMAS
The holiday season is characterized by a spirit of giving among people, especially to those in need. However, with the need growing and the giving slowing down, many not-for-profit organizations are feeling the burn instead of the love.
October 1, 2009
SEARCH INSTITUTE TO REVEAL DARIEN STUDY FINDINGS AT dHS
Search Institute trainer Timothy Duffey will present the findings from the Search Institute survey entitled Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors that was conducted in Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School in the fall of 2008.
September 24, 2009
AGING IN PLACE NEWSLETTER CONTAINS SURVEY
In just a few weeks, Darien residents age 60 and older will receive the second issue of the Aging in Place newsletter, Out and About. The newsletter is filled with upcoming events, activities, health tips and issues of interest to older adults.
September 24, 2009
ALL IN THE FAMILY, ROAD RACE A TREAT FOR EVERYONE
Runners headed to the starting line a couple minutes after 1p.m. on Sunday, as the 30th running of the Darien Road Race inched closer. Moments later, an air horn sounded as 329 pairs of legs kicked into high gear.
September 24, 2009
DARIENITES WIN FIRST PLACE
Darienites Chase Pizzonia and Kate Lyons kept the Darien Road Race titles local at the 30th running of the annual race.
September 10, 2009
TOWN'S POPULAR ANNUAL RACE CONTINUES TO GROW
Some runners fuel up on pasta before a race. This year, the participants of the Darien Road Race will be able to enjoy a birthday cake as the race celebrates its 30th year.
September 1, 2009
REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY
Human service groups in Norwalk and Stamford receive helping hand from Community Fund of Darien.
July 16, 2009
the community fund awards $600,000 in grants to agencies
The Community Fund of Darien has distributed over $600,000 to agencies serving Darien, Stamford and Norwalk during 2009-2010
July 16, 2009
Social services is here to help you
In light of the recession, it is a good time to be aware of aid and volunteer opportunities offered by the town's Social Service department. Many of those services are aimed at helping Darien's elderly.
May 21, 2009
COMMUNITY HONORS HARD WORK, DEDICATION OF TOWN'S VOLUNTEERS
Darien's volunteers were honored in style at the Community Fund's 30th annual Darien Recognition Day last Friday.
March 6, 2009
SEMINARS FOCUS ON COPING WITH JOB LOSS
As part of the Darien C.A.R.E. Campaign, two workshops will be held for families facing job loss. The first workshop, Career Management Seminar, will be held from 7:30 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at the Darien Community Association.
March 5, 2009
Help with navigating in tough times
To the Editor
On Tuesday, March 3, a Career Management Seminar was held at the Darien Community Association. It was sponsored by the Human Services Planning Council of The Community Fund of Darien under the banner of CARE Darien. The panelists were: John Bassler, recently retired managing director of Korn/Ferry International; Douglas Campbell, CEO of The Successful Coach; and Harry Geller, former vice president of Right Mangement Consultants.
February 26, 2009
TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER
Darien News Editorial
Predicted months ago by media sources to be among the hardest hit by the economic downturn, Darien and its residents are beginning to show signs of struggle. With the second highest number of residents, nationwide, who are employed in the financial services industry, some of the town's families now face joblessness, financial failure and hopelessness. But for the same reason our town faces challenges that other might not, Darien also has opportunities that others do not. This town is lucky in many ways because it is filled with a community of residents who can truly sympathize with their neighbors.
February 26, 2009
DARIEN AGENCIES HELPING IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Community Insights: By Kathy Lake
I never imagined having to do this. I've never had to ask for help before, and I don't really know where to start." Those words, or variations of them, are the first words heard more and more often by staff at Person-to-Person from people seeking the agency's assistance. As the economic crisis has worsened, agencies such a Person-to-Person and Darien Social Services are reporting that not only is the demand for their services growing, but also that the profile of clients who need those services is changing.
February 26, 2009
CARE-ING SUPPORT SYSTEM DURING ECONOMIC CRISIS
It seems as though no one is entirely immune to the economic downturn that the country is currently facing. However, those affected do not have to feel they must go it along, as there are many resources in the community they can turn to, according to a network of community representatives. C.A.R.E. Darien is sponsoring two seminars that are designed to help people learn how to navigate the job search process as well as protect one's family and assets from the recession.
February 5, 2009
C.a.r.e. 'PASSES' ALONG KINDNESS
Each of the 125 attendees of the C.A.R.E. Darien luncheon held Friday, Jan 30, received a take-away gift - a C.A.R.E. PASS. The pass, which is part of the C.A.R.E. Darien Campaign to create a "Community of Accountability and Respect for Everyone" is about the size of a dollar bill and comes in an assortment of colors with the C.A.R.E. logo. It contains the inscription, "Congratulations! You've received a C.A.R.E. PASS!
January 29, 2009
FINDING HOPE HERE IN DARIEN AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD
Community Insights, By Katherine Lake
When we are born onto this earth with our individual genes and DNA, talents and quirks, colors, shapes and sizes, there is one thing we all have in common: We are all going to die.
It is the one incontrovertible thing we know about another person and ourselves. Yet, often it is the one thing that we try not to think about, find impossible to imagine when we do think about it and find very difficult to accept and handle when it happens.
January 22, 2009
HELPING DARIEN SENIOR CITIZENS LIVE IN THEIR HOMES
Helping Darien seniors live independently, comfortably and with dignity in their own homes as long as possible is the mission of Aging in Place in Darien, a new program of the Community Fund of Darien. Developed after two years of research, assessment and community input, the program is free to all Darien residents age 60 and over. Aging in Place in Darien has a coordinator, Alyssa Israel, who is ready to assist Darien residents.
January 22, 2009
POST TO BRING POSITIVE MESSAGE FOR C.A.R.E. DARIEN
Those who volunteer and give back to others benefit more than just the recipients of their goodwill - they benefit themselves as well. Stephen Post, Ph.D., author of Why Good Things Happen to Good People, will speak at the Wee Burn Country Club, as part of the C.A.R.E. Darien (A Community of Accountability and Respect for Everyone) initiative on Fri., Jan. 30.
January 15, 2009
FIND OUT WHY GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE
We all know giving is good for the soul. But is it also good for the body?
According to Dr. Stephen Post, author of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People," giving can not only lead to a healthier life, it can lead to a longer life. Post is the guest speaker at the C.A.R.E. luncheon, sponsored by the Human Services Planning Council of The Community Fund of Darien on Jan. 30th.
