The Community Fund of Darien

The Community Fund of Darien The Community Fund provides grants and resources that improve lives and strengthen the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien.

Since 1951, we have granted nearly $30,000,000 to local nonprofits supporting the basic needs of our neighbors.

A beautiful night for our ✨Annual Meeting✨ as we welcomed Board members back for another year, thanked those who have co...
06/17/2026

A beautiful night for our ✨Annual Meeting✨ as we welcomed Board members back for another year, thanked those who have completed their terms, and introduced four new members: Tom Dornan, Julie Genovese, Keira Laforteza, and Katherine Nedelkoff Ritchie.

"Our Board members are connectors in our community. They share our mission: providing nonprofits with grants and resources that improve lives and strengthen our community. This amazing group of volunteers shares their time, energy, and effort to uplift the residents of Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien. Thank you team!" - Maggie Domont, Executive Director

Photo 1 (left to right): Julie Genovese, Brandi Maniscalco, Claire Johnson, Elizabeth FitzPatrick, Chris Gallagher, Christine Gaze Talwalkar, Jeremy Gehrke, Katherine Nedelkoff Ritchie, Colleen Thompson, Kevin Treesh, Michele Gartland, Scott Bowen, Melissa Williams, Shelley Sheridan, Maggie Domont, Robin Ackerman, Jennifer Fallon, Allegra Erickson, Kelly Dupont, Susannah Lewis, Erin Eblen, Keira Laforteza

Photo 2: Chris Gallagher and Jeremy Gehrke

Photo 3: Brandi Maniscalco and Christine Gaze Talwalkar

Photo 4: Claire Johnson and Jennifer Fallon

Photo 5: New Board Members: Julie Genovese, Katherine Nedelkoff Ritchie, and Keira Laforteza

💙 2026-2027 Youth Community Fund Leadership Team! 💙 The Community Fund of Darien is excited to have 65 Darien students p...
06/15/2026

💙 2026-2027 Youth Community Fund Leadership Team! 💙 The Community Fund of Darien is excited to have 65 Darien students participate in the Youth Community Fund this year.

Photo (Left to right) : Aarna Agrawal, Sheehan McAuliffe, Douglas Shelton, James Law, Rodrigo Miranda, Tanner Hennemuth, Parker Sheridan (missing Brynn Hayes)

The Youth Community Fund (YCF) is a group of high school students who learn about philanthropy and the role of nonprofits in our community. Students engage in a variety of volunteer projects at different local nonprofit organizations, raise funds for the YCF grants pool, review nonprofit applications, conduct site visits, and collectively agree on how best to allocate funds, approximately $15,000, to local nonprofit organizations.

💙 Pear Tree View 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local ImpactThis small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Darien-...
06/13/2026

💙 Pear Tree View 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local Impact

This small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Darien-based artist, Jeff Saverine, with reflections from community members on why they give to The Community Fund of Darien. 🎨💙

Join your neighbors in giving back. Make a gift to The Community Fund of Darien today by visiting www.communityfunddarien.org

💙 Ring's End Bridge 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local ImpactThis small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Dari...
06/12/2026

💙 Ring's End Bridge 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local Impact

This small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Darien-based artist, Jeff Saverine, with reflections from community members on why they give to The Community Fund of Darien. 🎨💙

Join your neighbors in giving back. Make a gift to The Community Fund of Darien today by visiting www.communityfunddarien.org

💙 Tilley Pond 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local ImpactThis small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Darien-bas...
06/11/2026

💙 Tilley Pond 💙 Local Views, Local Giving, Local Impact

This small series pairs beloved Darien scenes by local Darien-based artist, Jeff Saverine, with reflections from community members on why they give to The Community Fund of Darien. 🎨💙

Join your neighbors in giving back. Make a gift to The Community Fund of Darien today by visiting www.communityfunddarien.org

Towards the end of the school year, our Youth Community Fund (YCF) students identify a group of local nonprofit organiza...
06/09/2026

Towards the end of the school year, our Youth Community Fund (YCF) students identify a group of local nonprofit organizations to consider for funding. The YCF students review grant applications and conduct site visits at the nonprofits and collectively agree on how best to allocate the funds. This year, the students awarded a total of $18,000 to 16 local nonprofits. Well done, YCF! 👏💙👏💙👏
















REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 💙🌤👟🏖️ Link in bio or visit communityfunddarien.orgJoin The Community Fund of Darien for the 20...
06/01/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 💙🌤👟🏖️ Link in bio or visit communityfunddarien.org

Join The Community Fund of Darien for the 2026 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 20, from 8:30–11:00 AM at Pear Tree Point Beach.

Neighbors of all ages and abilities are invited to RUN FOR A REASON in the 1.5-mile Timed Run/Walk or the 5-mile Timed Race

9:00 AM 1.5-Mile Run/Walk
9:30 AM 5-Mile Race
8:30 - 11:00 AM Family Fun Tent Activities - Games, face painting, prizes, & more!

For 46 years, this beloved fall tradition has brought together runners, walkers, families, and neighbors to support The Community Fund of Darien’s mission to strengthen our community. Every dollar raised supports local nonprofits providing access to food, housing, physical and mental healthcare, employment skills, youth success programs, and emergency services for our neighbors in Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien.

2025-2026 Youth Asset Team (YAT) HighlightThis year, Youth Representatives invited The Community Fund's YAT to help des...
05/28/2026

2025-2026 Youth Asset Team (YAT) Highlight

This year, Youth Representatives invited The Community Fund's YAT to help design posters for the Nicotine/Vaping Education Poster Campaign.

YAT students learned about the health risks associated with va**ng and explored how to***co and ni****ne companies' market flavored products to appeal to youth. They then partnered with the Thriving Youth Darien Youth Representatives to turn what they learned into educational posters designed to raise awareness and encourage informed decision-making among their peers.

The Student posters were displayed in local Darien shops, including:
Bareburger
Burgers Shakes & Fries
Darien Library
Gofers Ice Cream
Height’s Pizza
Palmer's Market
Playa Bowls
Raphael’s Bakery
Riko's Pizza
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
The Depot
Uncle’s Deli
Vivala’s
YMCA

Registration is now open for Darien 7th & 8th graders to join Youth Give Back (YGB)! Volunteer with local nonprofits and...
05/26/2026

Registration is now open for Darien 7th & 8th graders to join Youth Give Back (YGB)! Volunteer with local nonprofits and have fun giving back. Sign up today at communityfunddarien.org/youthgiveback

Well done to these 27 Darien 9th graders. 👏👏 A year of connection and giving back! 💙From September 2025 to April 2026, F...
05/21/2026

Well done to these 27 Darien 9th graders. 👏👏 A year of connection and giving back! 💙

From September 2025 to April 2026, Freshman Community Group (FCG) students explored key topics around the high school transition — such as managing stress, building friendships, and understanding substance use — through sessions led by a licensed clinical social worker. In addition to these mental health discussions, students learned about local human service needs and volunteered at a variety of community nonprofits!

Here’s what they did:
• Harvested & gardened at 🌱
• Packed 900 meals at 🥫
• Racked leaves and staffed events at 🍂
• Organized donations at 👕
• Played games with ’s Sports Buddies 🏀

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30 Old Kings Highway South
Darien, CT
06820

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