Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Are you vote ready? ✅ Check your registration and ensure you're registered at your current address. ✅ Want to vote in the August primary? Be sure you're enrolled in that party. Why is this important? Voting is a fundamental right and a powerful way to influence the future of our community. By being prepared and registered, you ensure your voice is part of the decision-making process. What’s the difference between being an Independent and being Unaffiliated in CT? It’s huge! 🌟 📌 Independent: Registered with the Independent party and can vote in their primaries. 📌 Unaffiliated: Not enrolled in any party and unable to vote in the primaries. Understanding your registration status is essential to participate effectively in elections. Take a moment to check and update your registration if needed. Go to MyVote.ct.gov/Register today! #engageforchange #YourVoteMatters #CTVotes #CivicEngagement #MakeADifference #TogetherweThrive #GoVote #Vote #Election2024 #GetOutTheVote #reg2vote

Julian A. Pierce, Director of Economic Opportunity at Fairfield County's Community Foundation talks about growing up in Stratford, CT and his belief that the changing narrative around affordable housing is amongst the biggest success of their grantmaking endeavors. We are so grateful for Fairfield County's Community Foundation's continued generosity and commitment to the Partnership's mission. Together, we are ensuring no person in Connecticut is without a place to call home. Read the full Q&A write up here: https://bit.ly/4c1bpI5 #HereForHousing #FunderSpotlight

If you missed it, read about the impact of our community on our community! Click here to download FCCF’s 2024 Spring Newsletter for more: https://bit.ly/4cX9Lrw

🌟 AI for Small Business Event🌟 We're excited to announce that our Spring event, **AI for Small Business**, has been rescheduled for August 15th, 2024, at 1:00 PM! Join us at the beautiful Grace Farms in New Canaan for an afternoon of networking, refreshments, and an insightful presentation by Steve Shwartz of AI Perspectives Steve will be sharing his extensive knowledge on leveraging AI to enhance your business. Learn how AI can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and free up valuable time, allowing you to strategize, connect with, and better serve area nonprofits like never before. This afternoon will be full of technology and connection. Don't miss this chance to boost your impact: https://bit.ly/3LpXEYd #CNE #CenterForNonProfit #AI #AIforSmallBusiness #FairfieldCOuntyForward #TogetherWeThrive #CTEvents #NewCanaan #SmallBusiness #technology #Connecticut

We're excited about our Community Equity Incubator, a two-year program empowering community changemakers by providing access to additional resources to achieve their goals. How will this initiative help? The program provides community leaders with $10,000 grants, peer support, and donor connections to drive change. “Positive change happens when inspired people come together,” says Chinedum Nnodum, Director of Community Strategies. The Incubator seeds ideas for equity and social change by investing in those championing these causes. Want to learn more about the Community Incubator? 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WglOe1 2024 INCUBATOR COHORT: cARTie Corp Connect the Dots Moving Forward C.O.R.N.E.R.S Community Lavender Learning Lab My Architecture Workshops, Inc. Self Care for Recovery Thomas/Ortiz Dance for the Fairfield County Dance Festival Women Against Mass Incarceration #Community #Changemakers #FairfieldCounty #Community #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #FairfieldCOuntyForward #TogetherWeThrive

🎉What a night full of inspiration and new beginnings! 🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate our inaugural Youth Philanthropy Council members as they embark on their two-year journey into the world of philanthropy. Throughout the program, the council will delve into fundraising, grantmaking, strategic volunteerism, and community service. A huge shoutout to the youth members, their mentors, and FCCF’s very own Program Associates, Alli Ganim and Sarah Omotunde, for their dedication and support! Interested in learning more about the Youth Philanthropy Council? Email youthphilanthropy@fccfoundation.org or click this link below: https://bit.ly/4cP5iXW 📸 Photo Credits: Olivier “O" Kpognon, MA #Community #YouthPhilanthropy #FCCF #Celebration #ThankYou #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #TogetherweThrive #FairfieldCounty #FairfieldCountyCommunityFoundation #LocalEvents

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at FCCF! 🎆 Today, as we celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks and festivities, let's remember the strength we find in unity. Together, we can build a community where everyone in Fairfield County thrives. Need information on local festivities? Here are the dates for these local firework events in Fairfield County. - Norwalk: Bayley Beach - July 4 at dusk - Stamford: Cummings Park - July 4, event starts at 6 PM, fireworks at 9 PM - New Canaan: Waveny Park - July 4, gates open at 5 PM, fireworks at 9:15 PM - Fairfield: Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach - July 6 at 9:15 PM (Rain date: July 7) - Darien: Darien High School - July 7, fireworks at 9 PM - Weston: Weston Middle School - July 4, fireworks at 9:20 PM Stay safe and have a blast! 🎇✨ #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #FairfieldCounty #Community #Fireworks #Celebration #TogetherWeThrive #FairfieldCountyForward

ICYMI: Watch (volume UP) Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, in conversation with Mendi Blue Paca, President & CEO of Fairfield County's Community Foundation in our "In Community" Speaker Series. Plans are in the works to for a series reboot, so please reach out if you would like to join us in bringing thought provoking and inspiring leaders like Nikole to Fairfield County as we explore how we collectively build a stronger, more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/eGhE6YFf

Do you know… According to the Community Wellbeing Index 2023, food costs in Connecticut increased 11.4% between 2021 and 2022. Because of rising costs and food related public policies, less people have access to healthy food options, which contributes to an increase in preventable health conditions. For example, people who experience food insecurity are 2-3 times more likely to have diabetes. Thankfully, there are people in Fairfield County working to address the issues and fund solutions, including an FCCF Donor who has anonymously contributed more than $450K over the last 15 years to the Danbury Farmer’s Market so that SNAP recipients and other low-income individuals can access healthy food. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VJ3okL Want more Fairfield County data? Read the Executive Summary of the Community Wellbeing Index, 2023 [https://bit.ly/4bnHbhN] or the full report [https://bit.ly/4bnHbhN]. #FairfieldCountyForward #TogetherWeThrive #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CTdata #FarmersMarket

🌟 Thank you to everyone who attended the Mission in Motion event last week! Your presence made it a huge success. 🌟 A special shoutout AlphaGraphics Stamford and DotThinkDesign for their incredible support. 🙌 Their ‘Make It Happen’ campaign is a fantastic initiative that supports cause-focused organizations in Connecticut by providing marketing makeovers. AlphaGraphics is dedicated to giving back to the community by enhancing spaces, boosting event success, and amplifying fundraising efforts with their top-notch printing, marketing, and signage services. 📈 Explore AlphaGraphics Stamford's Charity Partnership Program, designed to directly contribute to nonprofits. Organizations can generate new revenue streams by partnering with AlphaGraphics, with a portion of their graphic communication and marketing service expenditures donated to causes they support. To learn more about AlphaGraphics' work with nonprofits, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eXyMVASD Photo Credits: Olivier “O" Kpognon, MA #CommunitySupport #MakeItHappen #ThankYou #FairfieldCOuntyForward #Marketing #TogetherWeThrive