Fairfield County's Community Foundation

10/14/2026

👋 Ever considered running for public office - or supporting someone who is?

The Campaign School at Yale's one-day training is a great opportunity to learn more, build skills and connect with other experienced folks who are passionate about serving their communities.

REGISTER TODAY!
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Fairfield County’s Comm Fdn

10/14/2026

You care about your community. Your voice belongs in the decisions that shape it.

Join The Allies for a free series of workshops and gatherings designed to make advocacy more understandable and accessible. You don’t need to be a policy expert. You just need an issue you care about and an interest in making your voice heard.

Together, we’ll explore Connecticut’s legislative process, FCCF’s 2027 advocacy priorities, and practical ways to communicate with elected officials, submit testimony, and follow the issues that matter to you.

All events are free. RSVP for the full series or choose the sessions that work for you: https://fccfoundation.org/Advocate2627

The series includes:
Preparing for the 2027 Legislative Session
Monday, November 16 | In person at FCCF

Moving to Action: FCCF’s 2027 Advocacy Agenda
Tuesday, December 8 | Online

Tools for Change: Making the Most of Your Voice
Monday, January 11 | Online

Mid-Session Policy Updates
May 7 and May 10 | Online

End-of-Session Gathering
Monday, June 21 | In person in Norwalk

10/12/2026

Practicing community begins with recognizing the stories, cultures, and people who have shaped our shared history.

Today, we honor Indigenous peoples and celebrate the traditions, knowledge, and contributions that continue to strengthen communities. May we all take time to learn, listen, and celebrate.

10/07/2026

Honored to be recognized by our community partner, First County Bank. When regional businesses invest in community, we all get closer to a Fairfield County that works for everyone.

10/05/2026

It's fall - a perfect time for Soup to Nuts: Nonprofit Essentials offered at no cost through a partnership with our Center for Nonprofit Excellence and United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. Sign up today! Sessions are on-going!

Calling all nonprofit professionals! In partnership with Fairfield County's Community Foundation, join us for Soup to Nuts: Nonprofit Fundamentals, a free 8-part virtual series designed to help you strengthen your nonprofit, connect with peers, and grow your impact.

Our first session kicks off on October 8, from 9:30–11:00 AM: “Meeting & Presentation Design that Keeps People Engaged”

Register now to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4dehN1U

10/05/2026

Thank you to Fairfield County's Community Foundation for their support of our Stable Families Program! Our award winning Stable Families Program provides intensive case management and tailored support to help families in Fairfield County achieve long-term stability.

10/05/2026

🎉 Join the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino nonprofit professionals while building new relationships and strengthening connections across our nonprofit community.

📅 October 15th
⌚ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Ola Latin Kitchen - 694 Brooklawn Avenue - Bridgeport
🎟️ Register: https://fccfoundation.org/event/celebrating-community-hispanic-heritage-month/

09/30/2026

Coming Back Together - This summer reminded us that meaningful change begins when people find one another. September 2026 https://mailchi.mp/fccfoundation/coming-back-together

09/22/2026

📣 There's still time to join the Birthing Justice series.

Starting Thursday, September 24 | 12:00-1:30 PM (Virtual), this free four-part series will explore the challenges, solutions, and advocacy opportunities shaping Black maternal health and birth equity in Connecticut.

💡 Open to community members, parents, doulas, health professionals, advocates, and anyone committed to making a difference.

✨ Join one session or the full series as we move from awareness to advocacy, and advocacy to action.

Co-hosted by Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Black Maternal Health Initiative and the CT Collective for Women & Girls, with support from Fairfield County's Community Foundation, AAUW-CT, and the Connecticut Health Foundation.

🔗 Registration is still open: https://fccfoundation.org/birthingjustice

09/16/2026

Democracy works best when people have the time, information, and opportunity to engage.

Our SVP of Strategy & Advancement Elaine Mintz reflects on Connecticut’s Citizens’ Assembly and what it teaches us about civic participation, collaboration, and community problem-solving.

Read the blog post: https://fccfoundation.org/observing-democracy-in-action-connecticuts-citizens-assembly/

Special thanks to the organizers: Comptroller Sean Scanlon Connecticut Conference of Municipalities UConn Political Science Department & Yale Institution for Social and Policy Studies