Doors Open for a Cause: New Canaan CARES Invites the Community Inside Five Stunning Homes

New Canaan CARES is thrilled to announce the 33rd Annual Home Tour, taking place on Friday, May 15, 2026. This highly anticipated community event invites attendees to step inside five stunning homes, each showcasing a unique design element that connects to CARES' core pillars: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Families, and Building Community. The tour will conclude with an optional after-party at a bonus sixth home.

Tickets are on sale now at www.newcanaancares.org.

The Home Tour is New Canaan CARES' largest annual fundraising event, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting youth leadership programs, parent workshops, and health and wellness initiatives throughout the community. "As an independent nonprofit, the Home Tour generates almost half of our annual budget, which allows us to continue to deliver quality, responsive programming, youth leadership training, and drug education and prevention work," says Colleen Prostor, Executive Director of New Canaan CARES.

True to the Home Tour's signature theme, "Connection by Design," each home highlights how architecture and interior design can foster meaningful connections. Attendees will experience a diverse range of homes that embody this theme. "The Home Tour is a beloved tradition that brings together residents to appreciate beautiful design while making a meaningful impact in our community," says Prostor. "We are so thankful for the generosity of homeowners, sponsors, and our dedicated volunteers who make this event possible."

New Canaan CARES extends a heartfelt thank you to Platinum Sponsor Ceci Brignole-Duffy of SERHANT for her generous support. We also appreciate our official Tour Photographer, Katie Kinsley, for capturing every stunning detail, as well as our media sponsors, New Canaan, Darien + Rowayton Magazine and The New Canaanite, for helping us share this incredible event with the community.

For tickets and more information about the Home Tour, Post-Tour Party, or raffle tickets, please visit www.newcanaancares.org.

Media Contact: Jen Russey, Marketing & Communication Manager, New Canaan CARES, caresinfo@newcanaancares.org