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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 Foundation’s work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaan’s 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 Foundation’s work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaan’s 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
Letter: From New Canaan Community Foundation Annual Appeal Co-Chair
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I've known of the New Canaan Community Foundation since shortly after arriving in town, but really started to engage with the organization about...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
I've known of the New Canaan Community Foundation since shortly after arriving in town, but really started to engage with the organization about...more
New Canaan fights to keep 'Most Generous Town' title
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Donors can contribute to the New Canaan Community Foundation by texting 06840 to 44321 during this time period or by visiting...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Donors can contribute to the New Canaan Community Foundation by texting 06840 to 44321 during this time period or by visiting...more
New Canaan Community Foundation drives change
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Editor, Advertiser: I've lived in New Canaan for 20 years and have been involved with the New Canaan Community Foundation for the last...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Editor, Advertiser: I've lived in New Canaan for 20 years and have been involved with the New Canaan Community Foundation for the last...more
NC Community Foundation Hosts Awards Event Nov. 21
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New Canaan CF:The New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to recognize the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Award honorees for...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan CF:The New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to recognize the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Award honorees for...more
Vaping 101: A Community Conversation in New Canaan Nov. 20
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... Causeway Collaborative, Communities 4 Action, New Canaan Coalition, New Canaan Community Foundation, The Lighthouse, Maddox Law...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... Causeway Collaborative, Communities 4 Action, New Canaan Coalition, New Canaan Community Foundation, The Lighthouse, Maddox Law...more
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society seeks resident photos for community portrait
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The project, funded by the New Canaan Community Foundation, brings together the faces of New Canaan. Young and old, the diverse canvas...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The project, funded by the New Canaan Community Foundation, brings together the faces of New Canaan. Young and old, the diverse canvas...more
Fund in New Canaan to honor a legacy
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The New Canaan Community Foundation has established the Anderson Fund, a donor-advised fund created by the Anderson family to honor...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation has established the Anderson Fund, a donor-advised fund created by the Anderson family to honor...more
Fund to honor Harlan and Lois Anderson's legacy
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... have flexibility on how much and when to give, and take advantage of the foundation's investment managers and local expertise in...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... have flexibility on how much and when to give, and take advantage of the foundation's investment managers and local expertise in...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Honors Unsung Heroes
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New Canaan Community Foundation serves as New Canaan's local partner for advice, leadership and facilitation of charitable giving. For over...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation serves as New Canaan's local partner for advice, leadership and facilitation of charitable giving. For over...more
Letter To The Editor: Community Foundation Seeks Funding
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"The New Canaan Community Foundation currently has funding opportunities available for local nonprofit organizations." By Alfred Branch, Patch...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
"The New Canaan Community Foundation currently has funding opportunities available for local nonprofit organizations." By Alfred Branch, Patch...more
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