Funding Goals 2020-2021

Our mission is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community.  Our vision is for all community members to have the opportunity to reach their full potential as healthy, educated, and self-sufficient individuals.  The Community Fund of Darien invests in vital, nonprofit health and human services organizations that meet our Funding Goals of Basic Needs, Youth Success, Workforce Development and Community Health. Our grants support Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford nonprofits and are designed to have a measurable impact and sustainable benefit.  Since 1951, we have distributed over $20 million to local non-profits and community initiatives, impacting thousands of lives in our community.  Each organization we fund is thoroughly vetted by our staff and trained volunteers to ensure that our donors’ contributions are deployed effectively and with targeted impact. By investing in effective programs and organizations that promote equity and provide long-term support for all local residents, we strengthen our whole community.

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Community Investment

In December 2019, The Community Fund of Darien awarded $14,500 in small grants (grants under $5,000) to seven local nonprofits):

$2,500 ABC Darien
$1,000 Darien YMCA
$3,000 Food Rescue
$2,500 Horizons at NCCS
$1,500 Norwalk ACTs
$2,500 Norwalk Grassroots Tennis
$1,500 Stamford Cradle to Career