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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
It takes Ten Thousand Villages to help Community Foundation
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Cynthia Gorey, executive director of the New Canaan Community Foundation, and Shawn Webb, store manager of Ten Thousand Villages, 96 Main...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Cynthia Gorey, executive director of the New Canaan Community Foundation, and Shawn Webb, store manager of Ten Thousand Villages, 96 Main...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Awards over $1 Million in Grants, Scholarships
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced that it awarded more than $1,052,000 in grants and scholarships in 2013 during an annual event held at Waveny House. Reaching more than the...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced that it awarded more than $1,052,000 in grants and scholarships in 2013 during an annual event held at Waveny House. Reaching more than the...more
Community Foundation participates in national philanthropy effort
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. ... The foundation continues to meet the nation's highest philanthropic...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. ... The foundation continues to meet the nation's highest philanthropic...more
New Canaan Community Foundation donations go further than ever
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Thanks to a growing endowment, the foundation will use 100% of money collected during its annual appeal for the grants it will give out to organizations...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Thanks to a growing endowment, the foundation will use 100% of money collected during its annual appeal for the grants it will give out to organizations...more
Handler speaks at New Canaan Community Foundation meeting
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) will host its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 in Waveny House. After a brief report on the foundation's accomplishments in 2012, Michael...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) will host its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 in Waveny House. After a brief report on the foundation's accomplishments in 2012, Michael...more
First County Bank Foundation Awarded $41,500
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, First County Bank Foundation
The First County Bank Foundation awarded $41,500 in grants to 9 nonprofits in Darien and New Canaan to be used for emergency assistance, music and art, transportation and other services for families...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, First County Bank Foundation
The First County Bank Foundation awarded $41,500 in grants to 9 nonprofits in Darien and New Canaan to be used for emergency assistance, music and art, transportation and other services for families...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Receives a Bequest
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation received a $115,000 bequest from the C. Coleman and Mary B. Fisher Charitable Trust. The Trust was established by the Late Mary and C. Coleman "Cole" Fisher....more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation received a $115,000 bequest from the C. Coleman and Mary B. Fisher Charitable Trust. The Trust was established by the Late Mary and C. Coleman "Cole" Fisher....more
Arts For Healing for Individuals with Special Needs
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The Arts For Healing provides music and art therapy for individuals with emotional, physical, developmental, and social needs. The organization is generously funded by the New Canaan Community...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The Arts For Healing provides music and art therapy for individuals with emotional, physical, developmental, and social needs. The organization is generously funded by the New Canaan Community...more
Foundation honors Tom Turrentine, local volunteer
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
More than 125 New Canaan residents gathered recently at the Woodway Country Club for the New Canaan Community Foundation's seventh annual benefit luncheon, to share their passion for philanthropy...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
More than 125 New Canaan residents gathered recently at the Woodway Country Club for the New Canaan Community Foundation's seventh annual benefit luncheon, to share their passion for philanthropy...more
New Canaan Community Foundation launches annual appeal
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Led by more than 40 volunteers, the New Canaan Community Foundation has launched their annual appeal for charitable donations. The goal of the campaign is to educate residents about the vital role...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Led by more than 40 volunteers, the New Canaan Community Foundation has launched their annual appeal for charitable donations. The goal of the campaign is to educate residents about the vital role...more
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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”