Bethel-Danbury-Ridgefield Macaroni Kid Donates $1.4K to Family and Children's Aid

Press release:

Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield (www.danbury.macaronikid.com) has donated over $1,400 in cash, toys and books for Family & Children’s Aid in Danbury – an organization that provides behavioral and mental health care for over 1,400 children a month in the Greater Danbury area and their families.

The donation is a result of the First Annual Macaroni Kid Birthday Bash, an event held last month at the Danbury Sports Dome -- an indoor, state-of-the-art, multi-sport, corporate
and special event complex located at 25 Shelter Rock Lane in Danbury.

The birthday-themed event was organized by Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield, now in its 5th year of providing the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in our community each week. The event showcased local businesses that provide products or services related to planning children’s birthday parties such as party venues, entertainers, bakeries, décor and more. Hundreds of children and families came to take part in the event enjoying various kids’ activities and featured entertainment. In lieu of admission, each family donated $10 or brought an unwrapped toy, game or book for Family & Children’s Aid. Many guests also purchased raffle tickets to benefit the charity for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses in attendance.

The donation will be used to help furnish a brand new resource center, recently opened at Family & Children’s Aid Child Guidance Center on West Street.

Meghan Friedland, Editor/Publisher of Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield said, “The Macaroni Kid brand is all about connecting with, and serving, local families and our local community, so we are especially proud to have been able to raise this money for Family & Children’s Aid.”

Nick Hoffman, Director of Development at Family & Children’s Aid added, “We are grateful for this donation from Macaroni Kid. The toys, games and books will be put to immediate use in the game room and newsstand while the cash donation will allow us to purchase several additional items like sports equipment, coats, hats and gloves to help complete the resource center.”

Those interested can see photos of the event here. Parents can also browse the Macaroni Kid Online Birthday Party Guide where there are special offerings from nearly all of the businesses that were showcased at the event as well as many other local businesses that weren’t able to attend.

For those who would like to make a donation to Family & Children’s Aid and/or their new resource
center or Holiday Toy Drive, visit their web site at www.fcaweb.org or call (203) 748-5689.

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About Macaroni Kid:

Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their communities each week. Macaroni Kid publishes weekly, hyper-local e-newsletters and websites featuring events, activities, recipes and crafts for moms, kids and families as well as seasonal guides and directories to help parents navigate through various business offerings from preschools and camps to birthday party locations and other family-oriented businesses. Macaroni Kid also hosts local events and parties to further connect businesses with families. Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield was established in 2010 and is published weekly. For more information about Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield, visit www.danbury.macaronikid.com or email meghanf@macaronikid.com. You can also follow Macaroni Kid on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

About Family and Children’s Aid:

Family & Children’s Aid (FCA) is a child-focused non-profit organization offering high quality, innovative behavioral and mental health care for children in crisis. Our therapeutic techniques help children who have experienced trauma, abuse and/or neglect heal so they can choose their own futures rather than allowing their trauma to choose for them. FCA believes treatment that engages and supports the whole family best serves the child. A cornerstone of FCA’s mission is to make sure that every child has the best mental health care possible. The Main Campus of Family and Children’s Aid is located at 75 West Street in Danbury. For more information, visit www.fcaweb.org or call (203) 748-5689. You can also follow Family and Children’s Aid on Facebook.