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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
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Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
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Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
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Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund was launched on March 18, and mobilizes private resources to: support...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund was launched on March 18, and mobilizes private resources to: support...more
NC Community Foundation Releases New Coronavirus Response Grants
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation announced the second round of grants awarded through their COVID-19 Response Fund. Grants this...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation announced the second round of grants awarded through their COVID-19 Response Fund. Grants this...more
NCHS Scholarship Foundation cancels NC Color Run
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... the New Canaan Community Foundation, Club Sandwich, Francos Wine Merchants, Source IT Technologies, Bankwell, and New Canaan...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... the New Canaan Community Foundation, Club Sandwich, Francos Wine Merchants, Source IT Technologies, Bankwell, and New Canaan...more
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Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership, in cooperation with the New Canaan Community Foundation and New Canaan Moms will launch...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership, in cooperation with the New Canaan Community Foundation and New Canaan Moms will launch...more
If you build it ... New Canaan
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Donations can be made at bit.ly/NewCanaanGodsAcre or by mailing a check made out to “New Canaan Community Foundation” with “God's...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Donations can be made at bit.ly/NewCanaanGodsAcre or by mailing a check made out to “New Canaan Community Foundation” with “God's...more
Podcast: Christmas Eve Caroling at God's Acre
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Here's a link to donate to the cause, and checks can be mailed to: Founders' Terrace at God's Acre, c/o New Canaan Community Foundation,...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Here's a link to donate to the cause, and checks can be mailed to: Founders' Terrace at God's Acre, c/o New Canaan Community Foundation,...more
A permanent base for a century-old tradition in New Canaan
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Organizers have commenced fundraising, with the goal of $100,000. A special fund has been established at the New Canaan Community...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Organizers have commenced fundraising, with the goal of $100,000. A special fund has been established at the New Canaan Community...more
Letter: Support the New Canaan Community Foundation
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
As we near the end of 2019 I am writing to express why I think it is beneficial and important to support the New Canaan Community Foundation with...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
As we near the end of 2019 I am writing to express why I think it is beneficial and important to support the New Canaan Community Foundation with...more
Darien beats New Canaan in annual 'Most Generous Town' competition
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation, founded in 1977, serves as New Canaan's local partner for advice, leadership, and facilitation of...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation, founded in 1977, serves as New Canaan's local partner for advice, leadership, and facilitation of...more
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