Valley Community Foundation

10/15/2026

A little Valleyness makes a wonderful holiday gift!

Our Valleyness online store is still open, but not for much longer! The store closes Thursday, October 22, so now's the time to pick up a little something for yourself or someone who loves the Valley as much as you do.

Shop now before the store closes! Visit valleyness.org!

We'll also be back in Spring 2027 with some new items to celebrate everything that makes our Valley special.

Happy Valleyness!

10/15/2026

In Sharon's latest look Around Our Valley, she explains how Discretionary Funding works. Learn more about this important part of VCF's 25 for the Next 25 initiative here:
https://www.valleyfoundation.org/about/blog-from-sharon-closius

10/15/2026

Twenty-five years can change a lot.
Think about where the Valley was 25 years ago. Neighborhoods have grown. Businesses have opened. Students have become parents, teachers, business owners, and community leaders. The next 25 years will bring just as much change.
The question isn't whether our communities will evolve - it’s whether we'll be ready to meet the opportunities and challenges that come with that change. That's the idea behind 25 for the Next 25.

By strengthening the Valley Community Foundation today, we're helping ensure future generations have the resources to support local nonprofits, respond to emerging needs, and continue investing in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
The future isn't built overnight. It’s built one thoughtful decision at a time.
Learn more: https://www.valleyfoundation.org/investing-in-the-valley/25-for-the-next-25
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10/14/2026

One more shoutout to our friends at the Valley Community Foundation for sponsoring our 61st Annual Meeting, coming up this Thursday! Thank you for helping TEAM make a difference.

Join us for breakfast and an update on TEAM's work: givebutter.com/teaminc61

10/13/2026

Did you know there are simple ways to help Valley Community Foundation support Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton for years to come?

Through VCF’s 25 for the Next 25, you can:

✔ Include a gift in your will
✔ Support a fund
✔ Make a planned contribution
It’s easier than most people think and it can make a lasting difference.
It all starts with a conversation.

Learn more: https://www.valleyfoundation.org/investing-in-the-valley/25-for-the-next-25
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10/09/2026

Fresh from the farm and into the hands of our neighbors!

Thanks to Massaro Community Farm of Woodbridge, CT and Little Free Pantry on Skokorat fresh squash, tomatoes and apples are making their way to local families.

We love seeing community partnerships like this helping bring healthy, locally grown food to Valley tables!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Thanks to a grant from the Valley Community Foundation, new garden beds and soil are ready to go. Now they just need a few helping hands!

Join community volunteers on Saturday, October 17, starting at 9:30 a.m. to help replace the old wooden beds and give this neighborhood garden a little TLC.

🌧️ Rain date: October 24

Check out the flyer for volunteer sign-up information so organizers can have enough tools ready.

It's another great example of neighbors coming together to make our Valley a better place to live and grow!

Let’s give the Pine Lot Community Garden a fresh start!

Join community volunteers on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. to help replace the rotting wooden garden beds with new metal beds.

A big thank you to Valley Community Foundation for the grant that paid for the new beds and fill soil!

Pine Lot Community Garden
Rain date: October 24

Please sign up using the information on the flyer so organizers can have enough tools ready for everyone.

Come lend a hand and help keep our community garden growing! 💚