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New Canaan Community Foundation Inc.
New Canaan Community Foundation is the local charitable partner for all New Canaan residents and offers a wide range of philanthropic and educational services. The Foundation collaborates with donors to help each individual achieve their personal giving goals.
Volunteer leaders guide the Foundations work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaans spirit of generosity, the Foundation makes careful investments in area nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to college students.
Web Address
www.newcanaancf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/NewCanaanCommunityFoundation
Volunteer leaders guide the Foundations work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaans spirit of generosity, the Foundation makes careful investments in area nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to college students.
Web Address
www.newcanaancf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/NewCanaanCommunityFoundation
Recent News from New Canaan Community Foundation
The need is real
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Assisting the New Canaan Community Foundation with its grant application vetting process this spring was eye opening. The exercise made...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Assisting the New Canaan Community Foundation with its grant application vetting process this spring was eye opening. The exercise made...more
Thrown Stone Awarded New Canaan Community Foundation Grant
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Norwalk Community College PepsiCo Theatre – Thrown Stone was honored today at the 2017 New Canaan Community Foundation Grant...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Norwalk Community College PepsiCo Theatre – Thrown Stone was honored today at the 2017 New Canaan Community Foundation Grant...more
Community Buzz: Kiwanis hosts CEO of NCCF, 'April in Paris,' Sports and school...
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... David Borglum, Eloise Killeffer, Stacy Haven, Kit Devereaux, New Canaan Community Foundation President and CEO Lauren Patterson, BJ...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... David Borglum, Eloise Killeffer, Stacy Haven, Kit Devereaux, New Canaan Community Foundation President and CEO Lauren Patterson, BJ...more
Community Foundation thanks luncheon sponsors
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New Canaan Community Foundation thanks corporate sponsors who make its April 25 Touch A Life Luncheon possible. Pictured:...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation thanks corporate sponsors who make its April 25 Touch A Life Luncheon possible. Pictured:...more
“The Legacy of Silvermine: Artists, Art, and Community,” to Premire at Silvermine Arts Center
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The New Canaan Community Foundation, Donor Advised Fund, provided sponsorship for the exhibition, its catalog and the March 19th...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation, Donor Advised Fund, provided sponsorship for the exhibition, its catalog and the March 19th...more
Community Foundation hears positive effects; invites guidance for future
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New Canaan Community Foundation Board Chairman Leo Karl III speaks to a packed room at Waveny House. — Contributed photo by Valerie...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation Board Chairman Leo Karl III speaks to a packed room at Waveny House. — Contributed photo by Valerie...more
Residents invited to Community Foundation celebration
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New Canaan Community Foundation was founded in 1977 by a dedicated group of residents who saw the need for a local organization to guide...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation was founded in 1977 by a dedicated group of residents who saw the need for a local organization to guide...more
Community Foundation acts quickly to support Fowler property acquisition
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From left: John Engel, New Canaan Land Trust board; Lauren Patterson, president New Canaan Community Foundation; Mike Johnson, Land...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
From left: John Engel, New Canaan Land Trust board; Lauren Patterson, president New Canaan Community Foundation; Mike Johnson, Land...more
Community Foundation and Vine Cottage offer philanthropic gift
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“We're here to be sort of partners in philanthropy. For charitable advice, we can pinpoint kind of a couple of organizations that folks may be...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
“We're here to be sort of partners in philanthropy. For charitable advice, we can pinpoint kind of a couple of organizations that folks may be...more
Community Foundation suggests donor-advised funds before year-end
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The New Canaan Community Foundation suggests donor-advised funds before the year ends. Lauren Patterson is President & CEO of the...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation suggests donor-advised funds before the year ends. Lauren Patterson is President & CEO of the...more
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