2023 Volunteer Celebration

The Community Fund of Darien is seeking nominees for their annual Volunteer Celebration to recognize those “unsung heroes” who have done outstanding volunteer work for a nonprofit cause. Nominees, who must be Darien residents, will be sought for the following categories:  Outstanding Emerging Volunteer (18 years and younger), Outstanding Adult Volunteer (19 - 64 years), Outstanding Senior Volunteer (65 years and older), Outstanding Volunteer Duo, Outstanding Volunteer Family, Outstanding Volunteer Team (3 or more individuals dedicated to a cause) and Outstanding New Volunteer (1 year of service or less to one organization).   

Since 1979, The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) has been recognizing individuals who have made a difference in and around our community at our annual Volunteer Celebration.  This year, TCF will honor Darien’s extraordinary volunteers on Tuesday, April 25 5:30-7:00 PM at the Darien Community Association. The entire community is also invited to celebrate volunteerism!  The event will be sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens and Cross Private Client Insurance. 
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Nominations are due via online submission portal on March 11.  They will then be reviewed by The Community Fund of Darien’s volunteer recognition panel and decisions will be made by mid-April.   

​OUR MISSION

The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) inspires people and mobilizes resources to strengthen our community.

OUR VISION

Our vision is for all community members to have the opportunity to reach their full potential as healthy, educated, and self-sufficient individuals.

TCF initiates solutions, builds collaborations, and implements and supports programs to strengthen youth, adults and families for lasting and positive impact in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford. 

Since our founding in 1951, TCF has distributed more than $20 million to local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives.

Darien Cooks! 

A Taste of Community cookbook, a treasury of recipes to feed the soul, local families, and our community, is now available for purchase at Barrett Bookstore, The Darien Toy Box, The Darien YMCA, Grieb’s Pharmacy, Palmer’s Market, and SipStirs as well as online.

OVER THE YEARS

OUR WORK

Community Initiatives

​Over the years, TCF has been involved with several community initiatives. The Human Services Planning Council brings together local leaders to discuss and develop plans to address social service needs in Darien – for the good of all Darien residents. The Thriving Youth Task Force is a volunteer coalition that convenes local community organizations to promote and empower positive youth development, with the goal of reducing teen substance use.

​Community Investments

​TCF pools together individual gifts to make an impact. For more than 70 years TCF has invested in local nonprofits in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford to provide a plethora of safety net services to neighbors.

​Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to the success of TCF. With the power of more than 500 volunteers, TCF is able to best serve our community; inciting change and making progress. Our Volunteer Hub provides a personalized connection to local organizations where volunteers can thrive, connect with their community and make a difference.

Youth Programs

​We connect students to their community through community-based experiences which helps them become more aware of society’s growing needs and their own interests. Additionally, through a grant from the State of Connecticut, TCF leads local leaders from the government, schools, and health organizations to promote positive youth development. 

LOCAL PARTNERS 

​The Community Fund of Darien is incredibly grateful to have the support of the
following partners and sponsors as we mobilize resources to strengthen our community.

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