Community Events
Invite, Inspire, Impact
Mahjong for Good
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM
Woodway Country Club
This past November, we hosted our first-ever Mahjong for Good fundraiser at Woodway Country Club. The sold-out event welcomed over 150 local mahjong enthusiasts and Community Fund supporters for an energized evening of play and shared commitment to caring for their neighbors.
The fundraiser generated more than $25,000 for The Community Fund’s 2026 Grant Pool, which provides grants to local nonprofits supporting the basic needs of neighbors in Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien – providing access to food, housing, physical and mental healthcare, employment skills, youth success programs, and emergency services.
Thank you 2026 Sponsors
Quint Sponsor
Land Rover Darien
Pung Sponsor
Parker & Parker Interior Design
Dragon Sponsor
The Jennifer Leahy Team at Compass
Flower Sponsor
Hollow Tree Self Storage & Wine Vault
Joker Sponsor
Maplewood Senior Living
48th Darien Volunteer Celebration
Save the Date!
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 5:30–7:00 PM
Held at The Meadowlands at the DCA
Since 1979, The Community Fund of Darien has recognized individuals whose dedication makes a meaningful impact in our community.
Each April, we host our Annual Darien Volunteer Celebration, a tradition that honors Darien’s volunteers.
The free event invites community members, nonprofit partners, donors, and volunteers for an evening of appreciation, thanking and recognizing those whose time and talent make a lasting impact on our community.
Each year, we invite community organizations and individuals to nominate outstanding Darien resident volunteers for one of several award categories. Nominations are open to all and are accepted each spring through the online submission form. Each organization or individual may submit one nomination. Nominees must be Darien residents who have made a meaningful contribution during the past year and who have not previously been recognized for the same volunteer project.
Nominees are evaluated on their action, commitment, and time. All nominees and nominators are notified by email in late March, and award recipients are celebrated at the Celebration in April.
Designed to Dine
Thank you for joining us at our 2026 Designed to Dine Afternoon Tea & Evening Celebration.
Gorgeous weather, extraordinary tablescapes, and a room full of friends and neighbors made for a wonderful celebration. Every detail elevated this special day.
Thanks to the support of our generous guests and sponsors, The Community Fund raised more than $225,000 to support local nonprofits serving Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien.
Save the Date!
Designed to Dine 2027
April 30, 2027
Grant Awards Celebration
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
5:00–6:30 PM
Held at The Meadowlands at The DCA
Each year, we proudly host our Annual Grant Awards Celebration to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our local nonprofit grantees. During this special event, we announce and present our annual community grants — funds that directly support nonprofit programs providing access to food, housing, physical and mental healthcare, employment skills, youth success programs, and emergency services to our neighbors in need. This year, The Community Fund is proud to celebrate 75 years of grant making and our 2026 Grantees.
The event is free, open to the public, and welcomes community members, donors, volunteers, and our nonprofit partners. The celebration is a chance to honor their dedication and the generosity of our donors who make this support possible.
Thank you to Our Generous 2026 Grant Awards Sponsors
KPMG
Bankwell
Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day
Thank you for running for a reason.
The Rain Didn’t Stop Our Community from Raising $75,000 for Our Neighbors!
The Community Fund is proud to share that on Sunday, September 20, more than 250 runners and supporters came together, supporting the basic needs of our neighbors in Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien.
Despite the rain, 173 runners, ranging in age from 0 to 77, RAN FOR A REASON in the 1.5-Mile Run/Walk and 5-Mile Race, while spectators gathered under the tent to cheer them on and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, cheered, and supported The Fund at its 46th Annual Darien Road Race fundraiser. We are so grateful you showed up for our community. All proceeds from the Darien Road Race support our 2026–2027 Grant Pool.