Norwalk, CT – Today, Monday, May 16, 2022, Mayor Rilling announced the local nonprofit organization recipients selected to receive one-time grant funds from the Norwalk Community Recovery Fund Program. The City of Norwalk created this program to distribute $1.5 million in federal funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 for the…
Norwalk, CT – Fairfield County Bank donated $5,000 to the Norwalk Art Space. The Norwalk Art Space was founded and designed by Alexandra Davern Korry, a New York City M&A Lawyer, educator, civil rights advocate, and Westport resident. Korry aimed to create an art space that would enhance educational opportunities for under-served students, promote under-represented…
Abilis Gardens & Gifts is holding a Summer Sip & Shop. This fun night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Abilis Gardens & Gifts, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. Attendees will enjoy a 25 percent discount in the entire gift shop and garden center. Summer and graduation floral…
Stamford, CT – On March 22, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center honored Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and his wife, Margaret, at its annual “An Evening With” fundraiser in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse. More than 120 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the Overlook Terrace with the Zakarians, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Community College Foundation (HCCF) announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Willie McBride, Jr. and Ramon Peralta. These appointments bring the total number of current HCCF Board members to eighteen. HCCF assists Housatonic Community College and its students by expanding access to quality, affordable higher…
Norwalk, CT – In a celebration of extraordinary women, Family & Children’s Agency’s (FCA) annual Mother’s Day Tea was held Thursday, April 28, at Bazille in Nordstrom at the SoNo Collection. The event gathered more than 80 guests to learn about FCA, raise much needed funds for the Agency’s Child & Family Development programs supporting…
Hartford, CT – The Salvation Army serving Connecticut and Rhode Island is once again hosting a FREE symposium for attorneys, financial planners, and other professional advisors. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, May 17th and will be virtual, so that participants can attend from a place of their convenience. The program scheduled from…
Abilis, the nonprofit that serves and supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives, is hosting “Home Is Where the Heart Is” — an online community cause appeal — that culminates on April 30 with an online celebration hosted by choreographer, dancer and fitness professional Billy Blanks…
NORWALK, CT – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the second year in a row that the Aquarium has achieved the honor. The Maritime Aquarium is one of two institutions in…
Darien, CT – The Tiny Miracles Foundation will host its annual fundraising event on Friday, May 6, at The Loading Dock in Stamford. Inspired by the Roaring 20’s, the theme of this year’s event is “Miracles…And All That Jazz,” and it will honor three community leaders who have shown great support for The Tiny Miracles…