December 18, 2008
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET CAUGHT 'c.a.r.e.-ING'
To the Editor: On behalf of the Human Services Planning Council, a division of the Community Fund of Darien, we challenge the entire Darien community to "Get Caught C.A.R.E.-ing."Read More..
October 16, 2008
THE COMMUNITY FUND: BUILDING A STRONG DARIEN
State Sen. Bob Duff - From the State Capital
The Community Fund of Darien is busier than ever. For one thing, it's 2008-2009 campaign has just begun, and the Board of Directors and Campaign Committee are working diligently to solidify and expand financial support form residents and businesses in town. As a result of last year's campaign, more than $700,000 in grants will be distributed this year to more than 29 human service agencies that serve Darien, Norwalk and Stamford.
September 25, 2008
WATSON AND DESCI WIN 29TH DARIEN ROAD RACE
Jeff Watson of Stamford and Shana Desci of Darien were the men's and women's overall winners in the 29th annual Darien Road Race on Sunday, Sept. 21, which featured about 350 runners and hundreds of spectators. The race routes, which started and finished at Pear Tree Point Beach, stretched along scenic Darien waterfront roads, included a 10-kilomemter (6.2 miles) race and 1.5 mile fun run called the Loop.Read More...
September 11, 2008
CARING IS CONTAGIOUS. PASS IT ON
Community Insights, By Katherine Lake
Darien has embarked on one of its most ambitious building projects to date. It does not involve bricks and mortar, nor will it result in anything tangible that you can walk on, work in or live in. Furthermore, it does not require major spending. What it does ask is a long-term commitment by every member of the community; the young, the old and all in between, the wealthy and not so wealthy, busy moms and dads, stressed-out kids, commuting parents, stay-at-home parents, Little League coaches, football game attendees and, well, everyone who lives, works and plays in Darien. And while it may raise some questions, it won't raise your taxes. Mostly it should raise a lot of interest and support.
The project is to build a Community of Accountability and Respect for Everyone (C.A.R.E.)Read More...
September 4, 2008
THE COMMUNITY FUND ASKS YOU TO 'C.A.R.E.'
This fall, along with the leaves changing and temperatures cooling, you may find your neighborhood a little nicer. The Community Fund of Darien is kicking off its C.A.R.E. Darien campaign on Friday at noon at Town Hall. C.A.R.E. stands for "A Community of Accountability and Respect for Everyone."Read More...
July 31, 2008
COMMUNITY FUND GRANT SUPPORTS HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM
Since the year 2000, the Community Fund of Darien has raised and distributed more
than $6.5 million. And this year, the fund has once again raised more than $700,000 that
will be donated through the fund's yearly allocation process.Read More...
July 25, 2008
COMMUNITY FUND SELECTS AGENCIES
Since the year 2000, the Community Fund of Darien has raised and distributed more
than $6.5 million. And this year, the fund has once again raised more than $700,000 that
will be donated through the fund's yearly allocation process.Read More...
July 10, 2008
DARIEN ROAD RACE INCLUES NEW ACTIVITIES
The race is an annual opportunity for Darien residents and surrounding communities to enjoy an afternoon of exercise and fun on Darien's waterfront while supporting local social services and cancer treatment organizations. The race includes two events, certified by USA Track & Field: a 10-kilometer race (6.2 miles) and a 1.5-mile fun run called "The Loop." Both events, which begin at 1, will start and finish at Pear Tree Point Beach in Darien.Read More...
July 3, 2008
COMMUNITY FUND RECOGNIZES ITS BUSINESS DONORS
A Business Leadership reception was held recently at the Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio to recognize the Darien businesses that donated their support to the Community Fund of Darien this past year. A Business Campaign Committee of six community volunteers, led by Greg Palmer of Palmer's Market, worked all year long to help raise money for the Community Fund's work to help meet health and human service needs in the town and region. Committee members included Dan Anderson of Merrill Lynch; John Hertz of Hertz Construction; Joe Viesta of Michael Joseph's; and George Reilly of Rucci, Burnham, Carta, Carello & Reilly.Read More...
May 29, 2008
DARIEN VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
The 29th annual Darien Volunteer Recognition Day was a day not just to recognize the
volunteers that make Darien tick, but to also recognize one that devoted her life to
helping others in town. Saralyn Woods was the main event. Woods, who died two
months ago, was posthumously given the Obie Harrington-Howes Community Spirit
Award.Read More...
May 15, 2008
COMMUNITY INSIGHTS:
SOMETHING THAT COULD NEVER HAPPEN IN DARIEN?
Arecent episode of "Law & Order" recounted an incident between teens on a basketball court, their parents' subsequent involvement and a resulting tragedy. The story entails one parent in particular egging on her son to be more aggressive in taking control after he is shut out of a neighborhood game. Misconstrued actions and failure to behave civilly lead to the shooting deaths of a teenager and of a completely innocent young child playing nearby. One parent is arrested for the shooting and another - a white, middle-class "soccer mom"- is arrested for encouraging her son and his friends to act aggressively and then hiding the evidence of their actions. The district attorney points out that not only did these parents fail to take responsibility for the actions of their children and hold them accountable, but they themselves "acted like children."Read More...
May 1, 2008
ALLOCATIONS PROCESS IS A BIG JOB
As the Community Fund of Darien concludes its yearly allocation process, panel members say it was a worthwhile and educational experience. The process, which began about two months ago, has panel members visit various interested local services to evaluate what, if any, money they may be eligible for from the Community Fund's total donations. This year that amount is approximately $700,000.Read More...
April 1, 2008
Community Fund starts finding homes for $700K
Today's charitable donation process can be daunting. You might want to donate to a worthy cause, but how do you decide on the cause? And how will you make sure those charities are not only legitimately run, but will spend your hard-earned money on needs rather than top-heavy overhead.Read More...
February 21, 2008
COMMUNITY FUND TO HIRE AGING IN PLACE COORDINATOR
The board of directors of the Community Fund of Darien recently voted unanimously to hire a part-time coordinator for its Aging in Place in Darien initiative. Aging in Place (AIP) in Darien has been under study for almost two years and is based on the premise that individuals who are growing older should be able to stay in their homes in Darien.Read More...
