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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
NCCF/NCSF Host College Scholarship Fundraising Event
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
From New Canaan Schools: Every year the New Canaan Community Foundation's Sapienza Scholarship Program and the NCHS...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
From New Canaan Schools: Every year the New Canaan Community Foundation's Sapienza Scholarship Program and the NCHS...more
Letter To The Editor: Support 'Scholarship Sunday' Funding Effort
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
"Together New Canaan Community Foundation and NCHS Scholarship Foundation hope to raise an additional $20,000 for this year's...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
"Together New Canaan Community Foundation and NCHS Scholarship Foundation hope to raise an additional $20,000 for this year's...more
Letter To The Editor: Overwhelming Need For Scholarship Money
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The NCHSSF and the Sapienza Scholarship Fund through the New Canaan Community Foundation, are working closely together to give everyone...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The NCHSSF and the Sapienza Scholarship Fund through the New Canaan Community Foundation, are working closely together to give everyone...more
Conservation Commission Lays Out Broad Vision for Restoring 'New Canaan's Historic Nature Park'
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... includes donations that now can be taken in through a designated Bristow fund established with help from the New Canaan Community...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... includes donations that now can be taken in through a designated Bristow fund established with help from the New Canaan Community...more
Young Philanthropists raising funds with $3000 goal
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Each year, approximately 30 high school students participate in the New Canaan Community Foundation's Young Philanthropists Program....more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Each year, approximately 30 high school students participate in the New Canaan Community Foundation's Young Philanthropists Program....more
Girls, parents learn how to make social media positive
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Sheri West (LiveGirl founder & CEO), Lauren Patterson (executive director, New Canaan Community Foundation), Lucy French (AVP,...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Sheri West (LiveGirl founder & CEO), Lauren Patterson (executive director, New Canaan Community Foundation), Lucy French (AVP,...more
Around Town: Special events
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New Canaan Community Foundation Philanthropy Luncheon: On Tuesday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Woodway Country Club, Darien. This event...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation Philanthropy Luncheon: On Tuesday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Woodway Country Club, Darien. This event...more
Behavioral health is emphasis in Philanthropy Luncheon
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Behavioral health is the emphasis at the New Canaan Community Foundation's Philanthropy Luncheon April 30, 2019. The New Canaan...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Behavioral health is the emphasis at the New Canaan Community Foundation's Philanthropy Luncheon April 30, 2019. The New Canaan...more
Local Business Leaders Support New Canaan Community Foundation
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NEW CANAAN, CT - From New Canaan Community Foundation: On April 30th , the New Canaan Community Foundation will hold its...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
NEW CANAAN, CT - From New Canaan Community Foundation: On April 30th , the New Canaan Community Foundation will hold its...more
Family dinner: unplugging to join 30 days of family initiative
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... New Canaan Mounted Troop, St Mark' parish, St. Aloysius parish, New Canaan Community Foundation, the Congregational Church of New...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
... New Canaan Mounted Troop, St Mark' parish, St. Aloysius parish, New Canaan Community Foundation, the Congregational Church of New...more
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