Wilton Woman's Club Donates $17,500 To Friends of Ambler Farm

**News release submitted by Wilton Woman's Club**

The Wilton Woman’s Club donates significant funds raised through the club’s Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser to one local organization each year. Now, in the event’s 13th year, the Wilton Woman’s Club raised $17,500 for the Friends of Ambler Farm.

“We are grateful to our generous members, sponsors and community who came out and participated in our annual event” said Maria Wilcox, Chair of the Fundraiser. “After a 2-year hiatus, the committee went above and beyond to update the event and welcomed our new fashion partner, Nordstrom. Besides having loads of fun, we are very proud of the money raised for Wilton’s town gem, Friends of Ambler Farm.”

The WWC Philanthropy Committee Co-Chairs Kathy Poirier and Donna Peterson led the review of numerous local organizations last fall, that provide essential services to the Wilton community and depend on private funds. The Friends of Ambler Farm was selected based on the significant benefit Ambler Farm provided to the entire community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the major financial difficulties the Farm faced as a result.

“The Friends of Ambler Farm graciously thanks the Wilton Woman’s Club for selecting our organization as this year’s beneficiary. The committee members crafted and executed a beautiful and fun afternoon, while raising money to support the Farm” said Ashley Kineon, Executive Director of Ambler Farm. “We are pleased to share that the proceeds of the event will aid in supporting our educational programming area as well as our operational needs. Our programs fully embody our mission. By being hands on and immersive, they offer opportunities for visitors young and old to connect with the land, the animals and one another. This grant comes at a critical time for Ambler Farm and we are grateful to the Wilton Woman’s Club
for choosing to support Ambler Farm this year.”

Please visit www.amblerfarm.org to learn more about everything the Farm has to offer. Ambler Farm is a self-sustaining, unique and beautiful asset to Wilton. The mission of the Friends of Ambler Farm is to cultivate an appreciation and respect for our land, heritage, animals and each other through immersive programs, community events and sustainable farming. Ambler envisions a community where we live harmoniously with our environment, build character and connection, and provide a place for happy and healthy gatherings.

The Wilton Woman’s Club was founded in 1966 by a group of women led by Betty Sternad, who had a vision for serving people and groups in Wilton and the surrounding communities, by giving back through philanthropy, education and strengthening the bonds between women. Please visit the website at www.wiltonwomansclub.com for more information. Sign up for Membership now, for next year here!

**News release submitted by Wilton Woman's Club**