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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
Food Rescue US Receives NCCF Grant
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Food Rescue US, the CT based, national food rescue organization based in Norwalk, has received a $2,500 grant from the New Canaan...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Food Rescue US, the CT based, national food rescue organization based in Norwalk, has received a $2,500 grant from the New Canaan...more
New Canaan Commty Foundation Gives Food Rescue US $2500 Grant
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Norwalk, CT – Food Rescue US, the national food rescue organization based in Norwalk, has received a $2,500 grant from the New...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Norwalk, CT – Food Rescue US, the national food rescue organization based in Norwalk, has received a $2,500 grant from the New...more
New Canaan Commty Foundation Gives Food Rescue US $2500 Grant
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Food Rescue US CEO Carol Shattuck said, “We are very grateful to New Canaan Community Foundation for their continuing support of our work...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Food Rescue US CEO Carol Shattuck said, “We are very grateful to New Canaan Community Foundation for their continuing support of our work...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Gives To Stamford Crisis Center
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The recently announced grant went to The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education. By News Desk, News Partner | Jun 1,...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The recently announced grant went to The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education. By News Desk, News Partner | Jun 1,...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Awards $650000 in Grants
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation celebrated its annual Grant ... in Arts, Culture, & Community Resources spread $152,900 in grants...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation celebrated its annual Grant ... in Arts, Culture, & Community Resources spread $152,900 in grants...more
New board leadership at council for philanthropy
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Canaan Community Foundation
“In addition to her years of philanthropic experience, Kathy brings a rich background in higher education and marketing to bear upon her leadership...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Canaan Community Foundation
“In addition to her years of philanthropic experience, Kathy brings a rich background in higher education and marketing to bear upon her leadership...more
New Canaan Land Trust, Nature Center to Open 'GreenLink Trail' at Earth Day Celebration
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The GreenLink Trail crosses three of the New Canaan Land Trust's properties and was completed with support from the New Canaan Community Foundation, he said. To make the trail safe for pedestrians,...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The GreenLink Trail crosses three of the New Canaan Land Trust's properties and was completed with support from the New Canaan Community Foundation, he said. To make the trail safe for pedestrians,...more
Community Soundings: Reading at Royle, Darien resident named director...
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
With previous roles at the New Canaan Nature Center, and most recently with New Canaan Community Foundation, Ernst will be directly involved with Waveny's development operations and annual...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
With previous roles at the New Canaan Nature Center, and most recently with New Canaan Community Foundation, Ernst will be directly involved with Waveny's development operations and annual...more
New Canaan Community Foundation Announces 'Spirit of New Canaan' Honorees
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Those seeking to reserve a seat ($100) may do so through the Community Foundation's website. The co-chairs of the luncheon are Michelle Leone Riley and Leo Karl III and the event committee includes...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Those seeking to reserve a seat ($100) may do so through the Community Foundation's website. The co-chairs of the luncheon are Michelle Leone Riley and Leo Karl III and the event committee includes...more
Darien Community Association's executive director Amy Bell named Laurel House town champion
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In addition to Bell, the 2018 town champions include Amy Wilkinson, Rotary Club of New Canaan board director and past board director of the New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan; Neal...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In addition to Bell, the 2018 town champions include Amy Wilkinson, Rotary Club of New Canaan board director and past board director of the New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan; Neal...more
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