Support Us

YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE

Your contributions count! When you make a contribution to The Community Fund of Darien, you are making a positive impact on people’s lives in our local community. Donations may be made securely online, or by check or credit card. We accept gifts of stock, wire transfers and legacy gifts.

Everyday Actions to Leverage Your
​Purchase Dollars for Community Impact  

​​Start all shopping @ Smile.Amazon.com/ch/06-07370286 to support TCF! Easy, nothing out-of-pocket and much appreciated!
​​Download the ChangeUp app, link a credit/debit card or Apple Pay to round your purchases to the nearest dollar and send the spare change to TCF.
Use e-gift cards from more than 400 retailers , and a percentage, at the retailer's expense, benefits TCF. Visit Shop/ShopwithScrip.com/Login/ and use enrollment code CA14FAE5645L7

Many Ways to Give

We are grateful for your support of our mission and our work to make our community stronger, healthier and more vibrant. ​To contribute, you may give online by clicking the “Donate Today!” link above or by any of the following options:

​Individual Donations

​Stock Donations
We are grateful for your support of our mission and work to make our community stronger, healthier and more vibrant. To contribute, you may give online by clicking the DONATE link above or click here to print the pledge card and mail in with your check.
Why consider a gift of stock?
  • For stock that has appreciated for 1+ years, your gift would be 20% more than a traditional donation made via check or credit card. 
  • Potentially reduce future capital gains
  • Re-balance your portfolio

​Wiring Donations

Legacy Donations
The Community Fund of Darien welcomes wire transfers for cash and stock donations. Please use "Request Additional Information" form below for transfer instructions. 
Planned gifts are critical to The Community Fund’s ability to change lives today, tomorrow and well into the future. Members of our Beacon Society have made a commitment to The Community Fund of Darien in their Will or estate plans. 

​Business Donations

We are your community partner. We are committed to helping our neighbors in need and ensuring there is a strong local safety net for the most vulnerable in our community. You can help by making a general donation, sponsor an event or encourage your employees to donate with a matching gift by your business.

Businesses that support The Community Fund of Darien at the following levels receive the following of forms of acknowledgment:

Benjamin Fitch Business Leader – $10,000 or more
  • Your logo and link to your website on our website
  • Logo included in the TCF Annual Report
  • Your brochure/marketing materials displayed at the Darien Road Race and Volunteer Celebration
  • Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 5,000 recipients)
Patron Business Leader – $5,000 to $9,999
  • Logo included in the TCF Annual Report 
  • Your brochure/marketing materials displayed at the Volunteer Celebration
  • Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 5,000 recipients)
Business Leader – $1,000 to $4,999
  • Logo included in the TCF Annual Report
  • Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 5,000 recipients)
Business Supporter – $250 to $999
  • Your website and acknowledgment of support via social media and email blast (approx. 5,000 recipients)

    Request Additional Information