The Community Fund Of Darien Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration

DARIEN, CT — The Community Fund of Darien launched its 75th anniversary celebration Jan. 29 with a gathering at Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club attended by more than 100 residents, donors, volunteers and community partners.

The kickoff event brought together supporters of the organization’s work for an evening focused on the group’s history and future efforts. Attendees connected over food and drinks and marked the occasion with an anniversary cake.

During the program, Maggie Domont, executive director of The Community Fund of Darien, spoke about the organization’s legacy and the role of philanthropy from individuals and businesses in supporting local services, including food and housing assistance, health care access, employment skills training, youth programs and emergency services.

"Thanks to our supporters who have shared their time, talent, and treasure over 75 years, we have granted nearly 30 million dollars to fuel local nonprofits and programs that assist our neighbors every day," Domont said according to a news release. "This milestone year is just getting started. We are proud to announce that our popular Designed to Dine event returns on May 1 at Woodway Country Club in a two-part format that is sure to be the talk of the town. Tickets will go on sale in the next month on our website www.communityfunddarien.org."

The evening also included an appeal from Lisa Haas, the organization’s grants director, encouraging residents to serve as Community Grant Volunteers. Volunteers participate in the annual spring grant-making process by reviewing applications, conducting site visits and interviews, and recommending funding allocations.

The organization thanked event sponsors including Active Dog LLC, Athletic Brewing Company, Captain Zig Brewing Company, Crestwood Advisors, Hollow Tree Self Storage & Wine Vault, Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry of Darien, The Goddard School of Darien, Wave Strong, The Residence at Selleck's Woods, WIN Waste Innovations, and the Darien/Norwalk YWCA.

Additional information about volunteering and upcoming anniversary events is available on The Community Fund of Darien's website.