Highlights from Spring Luncheon
Jane Stoddard Williams moderated a meaningful conversation with Dasani Coates, sharing the realities of life growing up in poverty, which was chronicled in Andrea Elliott’s best-selling book, Invisible Child.
To Our Community,
Thank you for so generously supporting the New Canaan Community Foundation's Spring Luncheon! In addition to supporting the Foundation's annual work, you are helping us invest specifically in our human services partner organizations, boosting critical support for healthcare access, housing, emergency financial assistance and more.
We were honored to learn directly from Dasani Coates, the young woman chronicled in Andrea Elliott's Invisible Child. In a dynamic conversation between Dasani, Andrea, and Jane Williams we were inspired to think creatively about how we best support our neighbors facing poverty and instability, and the broader families and communities that make that possible. Thanks to your continued engagement and generosity, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our neighbors.
Once again, thank you for making the New Canaan Community Foundation's Spring Luncheon a memorable event. And if you are new to the foundation, we hope you will connect more deeply with us soon!
With gratitude,
Lauren Patterson
President & CEO, New Canaan Community Foundation
Our Spring Appeal Is Live
The New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to support a wide range of needs in our community and beyond — from youth through seniors, health, behavioral health, human services, the arts, and more. This year we're shining a light on the growing demand for human services support — food, housing, healthcare, emergency financial assistance, and a variety of supports for individuals and families in need.
Thank You for Your Support
This event would not have been possible without the dedication of so many. We are deeply grateful to our Luncheon Committee, our corporate sponsors, our leading supporters, and everyone who attended and gave so generously.
Special thanks to Meghan Murphy Gould for photography, Bob Doran & NCTV79 for A/V, and Longfield Farm for florals.