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Devastation in Haiti: How You can Help
January 23, 2010
NCCF Shares Our Community’s Concern for the People of Haiti. If philanthropy’s mission is to serve the common good, this is indeed one of those moments. Read More > |
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Touch A Life Luncheon, February 9th, 2010
January 12, 2010
The 4th Annual Touch A Life Lincheon will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Roger Sherman Inn in New Canaan at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Elaine Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Children. The Touch A Life Fund was established by the former United Way of New Canaan in 1998 to provide emergency assistance to those in need in New Canaan. To date, over $80,000 has been used to assist people and families in New Canaan with fuel, medical and rent bills, camperships, clothing, school supplies and other necessary items. Contributions received at the Luncheon are the main source of funding for the Touch A Life Fund. Last year over $16,000 was added to the Fund from the Luncheon. To receive an invitation, please call the NCCF office at 203–966–0231 or email info@newcanaancf.org. |
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NCCF Grant Deadline is February 15th
January 11, 2010
New Canaan Community Foundation now has two main grant programs that can help support your not-for-profit organization. Applications for both programs are due February 15th. We are continuing the legacy of the United Way of New Canaan with the Neighbors United Program, providing operating funds to health and human services organizations, and our Community Impact Fund will make grants for capital expenses and new programs as well as operating expenses to organizations that do not fall under the health and human services category. All applications forms and supporting materials can be found on this web site under the Publications and Applications tab. When filling out the grant application, the organization does not indicate from which fund they are seeking. However, the applying organization must indicate whether they are seekinig capital or operating support. NCCF’s Board will determine what grant making fund at the Foundation will provide the support. If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Cynthia Gorey at 203–966-0231 or info@newcanaancf.org. |
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NCCF Moves to 111 Cherry Street
January 10, 2010
As of January 1, 2010, the NCCF office is now located at 111 Cherry Street. Please stop by to say hello! |
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CORPORATIONS SUPPORT 5TH ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY LUNCHEON
November 8, 2009
Local business leaders support the New Canaan Community Foundation’s Annual Luncheon, “Leaving Your Legacy” which features widely known philanthropist and legacy mentor Tracy Gary as the keynote speaker. Read More > |

