This time of year is not so jolly due to financial strains, health or family issues. Here are some ways you can lend a helping hand.
BROOKFIELD ANIMAL HOSPITAL TEAMS WITH THE BICYCLE CENTER AND HUCKLEBERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BUILD BIKES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation awarded $20,000 grant to YMCA in Brookfield in last fiscal year
The Raging Knights Firefighter MC Battalion 4 will be hosting their 3rd Annual Toy, Food and Clothing Drive on Dec. 14 in Newtown.
Toys for Tots drop-off location at Pizzeria Bello, 317 Federal Rd, Brookfield
Brookfield Cub Scouts 135 is doing good for those in need.
The Brookfield High School football team collected food donations and adopted a family in need this Thanksgiving as a way to give back.
Brookfield Lions host Randy Pierce, a blind mountain climber, at its annual charity breakfast.
The 32nd Annual Toy and Food Drive is planned for Nov. 23 and sponsored by Danbury's Haymond Law, CT Cruise News and Bennett Automotive.
Brookfield families: Ever considered hosting a Fresh Air Fund child for the summer? This Thanksgiving they're thankful for those who do.
Brookfield family-owned company, CULTEC, Inc. is collecting donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital via Give Thanks. Walks.
All Aboard Pizzeria of New Milford is hosting a fundraiser this Wednesday, Nov 5 to raise funds for the New Milford Walk to End Alzheimer's
November is National Adoption Month.
The benefit will be held in New Milford on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dental Associates is hosting their 12th annual candy buy back program where kids can trade their stash for cash.
Two Mustangs named Chinook and Cheyenne are being nursed back to health by prison inmates after being found severely underweight.
The submission period for projects is now open.
Charlotte’s Litter was founded in honor of Charlotte Bacon, a Sandy Hook student who tragically passed away at her school on Dec. 14, 2012.
Event slated for Sept. 15 at Candlewood Valley Country Club in New Milford.
Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.
Did you catch a glimpse of the beautiful August 10-11 super moon?
14-year-old Darius Kot given free admission to UConn’s Kevin Ollie Basketball Camp
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?
In the wake of tragedy, Newtown was graced with unprecedented kindness from around the world. That, in turn, inspired an entire movement.
The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
And you'll never believe what he did with the money.