A Warm Welcome: Introducing Our New Staff Members, Ann & Brendan
Karlie Reitano Karlie Reitano

A Warm Welcome: Introducing Our New Staff Members, Ann & Brendan

We’re excited to welcome two new team members to NCCF! Ann Rodwell-Lawton joins as Vice President, bringing over a decade of nonprofit leadership, and Brendan McMorrow joins as Development Associate, bringing a background in media and storytelling. Together, they bring fresh energy and expertise to our mission of serving the community.

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NCCF Opens Applications for Two Behavioral Health Grant Opportunities
Karlie Reitano Karlie Reitano

NCCF Opens Applications for Two Behavioral Health Grant Opportunities

The New Canaan Community Foundation is now accepting applications for two behavioral health grant opportunities, with proposals due by September 19 at 11:30 PM. Funding is available for systems-level initiatives in lower Fairfield County that strengthen behavioral health infrastructure, as well as New Canaan-based programs responding to the 2024 Community Health & Well-Being Survey.

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9th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil – August 27
Karlie Reitano Karlie Reitano

9th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil – August 27

Join New Canaan Parent Support Group (NCPSG) on August 27 at 6 South Avenue for an evening of live music and powerful recovery stories. New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to co-host this impactful event, the largest of its kind in Connecticut.

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Meet Tara, Our Senior Intern!
Meg Soffen Meg Soffen

Meet Tara, Our Senior Intern!

My name is Tara Menon and I am a senior at New Canaan High School. I am very excited to be interning with the New Canaan Community Foundation, where I’ll have the opportunity to explore grant management and interact with local organizations. To follow along with my site visits, feel free to read my blog posts, linked on this page as I visit different organizations!

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Grant Site Visits Underway
Meg Soffen Meg Soffen

Grant Site Visits Underway

This year, 103 dedicated volunteers will visit 75 nonprofits to learn about their programming, meet their leadership, and evaluate the organization’s alignment with NCCF’s mission and values.

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2025 Annual Meeting
Meg Soffen Meg Soffen

2025 Annual Meeting

The 2025 New Canaan Community Foundation Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 29th at the Waveny House.

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