The Community Fund of Darien
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
Location
30 Old Kings Hwy SouthDarien, CT 06820 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the capacity of the community to care for one another by: assisting the community to identify and prioritize its needs; keeping the community informed about efforts to meet those needs; providing cost effective fundraising; distributing funds to meet identified community needs; assuring accountability of grant recipients; fostering coordinated and cooperative efforts to deliver services
Description
The Community Fund of Darien was founded almost 70 years ago and since that time, we have distributed over $20 million to local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. In 1977, we became the Darien United Way & Community Council. In 2006 we successfully withdrew from the United Way system and returned to our local roots where we continue to serve as the safety net for our community.