Fairfield County’s Giving Day aims to raise $1 million for local nonprofits .
The children's museum, which has been closed since August met a challenge grant goal to allow it to move ahead with its plan to reopen.
Newtown residents, please consider adopting a pet at the Saturday, Feb. 7, event at the Southbury Plaza.
Jeff also coaches flag football and takes the time to write personal notes on report cards to each player.
The Accreditation Commission voted that Newtown Youth and Family Services had successfully met the criteria for accreditation.
"He brings the team in as strangers to one another, and they come out as friends," Christian Wenis said.
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The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating 2015 Newtown High School Senior.
Bolinsky, Carter, Sredzinski and Hwang are holding a Newtown Food Drive.
Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children since 1977.
The Charlotte Bacon Act of Kindness Awards will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
A Florida man has started a campaign on Change.org to make slain Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Rachel D’Avino a Jedi Knight.
The event is the 124th annual Red Kettle Campaign which provides toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and more.
Student contest sends powerful message to veterans
Sandy Hook's Foundry Kitchen and Tavern has designated their restaurant as a drop off location for non-perishable food and winter coats.
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.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation awarded $62,650 in grants and scholarships in Newtown 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.
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.
The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Big Y parking lot in Bethel from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Help support the Caroline Previdi Foundation by purchasing gifts on smile.amazon.com & select Caroline Previdi Foundation as the charity
Newtown families: Ever considered hosting a Fresh Air Fund child for the summer? This Thanksgiving they're thankful for those who do.
The 2014 Newtown Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is set for Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 7:45 a.m.
November is National Adoption Month.
Pre-holiday sale: 20 percent of every sale will benefit the Sandy Hook Elementary Fund Administered by the Newtown Lions Club Foundation.
Come in Costume on Sunday, Oct. 26 and Support the Stony Hill Fire Department.
Newtown Dental Associates is hosting their 12th annual candy buy back program where kids can trade their stash for cash.
Walk-a-thon will feature comfort and therapy dogs and raise funds for therapy/comfort dog programs
The 5k will honor the memory of slain Sandy Hook Elementary teacher and Stratford resident, Victoria Lee Soto.
Contest is open to all ages. Entries must be received in person or postmarked on or before April 15, 2015, to be eligible.
Two Mustangs named Chinook and Cheyenne are being nursed back to health by prison inmates after being found severely underweight.
The land transfer, handed over by Gov. Malloy on Wednesday, honors Sandy Hook victim Catherine Violet Hubbard and her love of animals.
Good Samaritan Mission appoints Mark Grasso as executive director of homeless and other at-risk men mission.
Newtown Youth & Family to hold 30th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Breakfast with Guest Speaker Dr. John Murphy CEO of Danbury Hospital.
Participants at the Newtown Arts Festival will be invited to create bells at the National Life Group booth.
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.
Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.
The walk will take place at Calf Pasture Beach Park in Norwalk, Connecticut.