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Ali Ramsteck and Steve Fritsch

Darien Lions Club Thanked for Supporting Darien Human Services Holiday Gift Giving Program

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Mr. Steve Fritsch
Darien Lions Club

Dear Steve,

On behalf of the Darien Department of Human Services, I would like to thank you and your fellow Lions Club members for your generous support of our annual Holiday Gift Giving Program. The $1,000 in Shop Rite gift cards which you provided will help our families and seniors enjoy a nice holiday meal and will continue to benefit our clients during the year. Your ongoing support over the years means so much to our department. We rely on local organizations such as yours to help us provide our clients with the vital services they need. Thanks, again, for helping us help others.

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Almost One Ton of Turkeys and Other Food Donated Tuesday to Food Bank in Stamford

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The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County received a staggering donation yesterday… nearly one ton of turkeys plus additional dry goods were provided through a team contribution effort.  Stamford EMS, Stop and Shop at Ridgeway Shopping Center and Our Lady of Grace Preschool & Kindergarten worked together to make the donation. — an announcement from Stamford EMS and Our Lady of Grace Preschool and Kindergarten
Stop and Shop, located in Ridgeway shopping center, generously provided the turkeys to community partner Stamford EMS to be delivered, by ambulance, to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Our Lady of Grace School contributed cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing and other canned and packaged side dishes that were collected by their school community. All turkeys and donations will be distributed to soup kitchens, emergency pantries and shelters across the region. “At this time of giving thanks, and in the spirit of community, we came together to help our neighbors in need,” said Patricia Squires, chief and CEO of Stamford EMS.

The donations from the families of Our Lady of Grace Preschool & Kindergarten in Glenbrook are a portion of the total provisions that the school community collected, which measured over one ton. A sizeable contribution of food was designated to help those in their school community in need.

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GivingTuesday 2018 at Americares

Your Donation to Americares Gets Multiplied With an 8X Matching Gift On #GivingTuesday, Dec 3

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Donations to Americares ongoing health programs on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3 will be matched eight times over until 11:59 p.m., the organization announced. — an announcement from Americares

The matching grant will be available that day for gifts of up to $10,000, the organization said in an announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 26. That means a gift of $20 would result in another $160 given to the organization.

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Americares Delivers 50 Tons of Medical Supplies to Syrians [UPDATE]

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Americares is delivering 50 tons of critical medicine and medical supplies to help children and families in war-torn Syria. One shipment has already arrived and two more shipments containing intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solutions, and other lifesaving items, are in transit. UPDATE, 8:34 a.m., Wednesday: Americares says that on “Giving Tuesday,” Dec. 3, “Gifts up to $10,000 will be matched 8X until 11:59 p.m.” That means that, for example, a $20 donation would result in the organization getting another $160.

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DHS Band turkey collection 2017

DHS Band Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is on Tuesday from 7 to 7:40 AM

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The DHS Band will hold its annual turkey drive on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 7:00-7:40 a.m. during morning drop off in the bus loop. — an announcement from the band
Fresh and frozen turkeys, as well as sides, will be collected by band members — donors do not need to get out of their cars! Our goal is to collect 100 turkeys for the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Please consider a donation to help families in need!

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Get Chance to Win $4,200 Worth of Prizes With a $20 Raffle Ticket Supporting Darien Arts Center

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The Darien Arts Center is hoping to make your every wish come true this holiday season, while raising vital funding with its “Oh Christmas Spree!” raffle. Those who buy the $20 raffle tickets by Dec. 15 will have the chance to win a treasure trove of gifts and services generously donated by over 40 local businesses, worth over $4,200. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center

“Not even the Rockettes can promise something this spectacular!”

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Turkey Trophy

Beat New Canaan on the Generosity Front, Darien — Beat Them, Beat Them, Beat Them

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For the third year in a row, Darien and New Canaan will face off to see which town can capture the title of “Most Generous Town” by raising the most funds for either the Community Fund of Darien or the New Canaan Community Foundation. This year, the competition begins today and ends on Thanksgiving Day. — an announcement from the Community Fund of Darien

Donors can contribute to the Community Fund of Darien by texting 06820 to 44321 during this time period or by visiting CommunityFundDarien.org. The winning town will own the “Turkey Trophy” and bragging rights for the year, and their residents will take pride in the knowledge that their community makes charitable giving a priority. Inspired by Giving Tuesday, the post-Thanksgiving global day of giving that kicks off the holiday charity season, the two organizations created the event as a way to use their residents’ competitive spirit to benefit our neighbors in need.

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‘Frozen II’ — Darien Community-Wide Movie, Coming Dec 2

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Attention movie lovers: Mark your calendars — on Monday, Dec. 2, Frozen II, the annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday gift drive will again take place at the Darien Playhouse. — an announcement from the Darien Youth Commission
Sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission, the Darien Human Services Department, and the movie theater, Frozen II runs 1 hour 49 minutes. (This movie premieres in theaters on Friday, Nov. 22.

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Grace Farms benefit 2019

Grace Farms Benefit Raises $1M, Half to Fight Slave Labor in World Construction Industry

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Grace Farms Foundation recently welcomed more than 300 human rights activists, scholars, acclaimed artists, art and culture influencers, and architecture and business leaders, to the Foundation’s fourth anniversary celebration. — an announcement from Grace Farms Foundation

The Oct. 19 event at Grace Farms in New Canaan included a performance by Parisa Khobdeh Dance Company and guest artists of Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, an elegant zero-waste dinner, and entertainment by ELEW and saxophonist Marcus G. Miller. Tony’s Chocolonely was also recognized for its Open Chain business model for traceable, slave-free cocoa and its commitment to making 100% slave-free chocolate. The Foundation raised half a million dollars to champion ethical and environmentally-responsible supply chains, a focus of Grace Farms Foundation through the development of the Grace Farms Foundation Architecture + Construction Working Group, which brings experts and industry leaders across the ecosystem of the built environment to illuminate modern slavery in the architecture and global construction industry.

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Remember the Fallen: Annual Fundraiser Started for Wreaths Across America

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The Darien VFW Post will be hosting its first annual fundraiser for Wreaths Across America – Spring Grove Veteran’s Cemetery from 7 to 9 p.m. 15 Nov. 15 The mission of Wreaths Across America is: Remember, Honor, and Teach. — an announcement for Wreaths Across America-Spring Grove Cemetery

Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve and their families. Teach the future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms. This is accomplished through several events, but primarily the annual laying of wreaths on the graves of veterans during the holiday season.

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Pacific House Gala Raises Funds for Emergency Shelter, Affordable Housing

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With more than 350 guests in attendance, Pacific House hosted a successful and festive 18th Annual Pacific House Gala on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The event raised funds to support the essential services provided by the organization, including an emergency shelter for men and young adults and a steadily expanding portfolio of deeply affordable supportive housing. The gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Pacific House must raise $1 million annually from public donations just to support the daily operations of the emergency shelter.

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Americares Opening Six More Health Clinics in Colombia for Venezualan Refugees

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Americares is opening six more health clinics in Colombia to meet the increasing demand for primary care services and access to medicines for families fleeing the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. — an announcement from Americares

The new clinics bring Americares total number of primary care sites in Colombia to 10 in an effort to alleviate the strain on the Colombian health system. Clinicians are expected to provide more than 200,000 consultations over the next year. Operated in coordination with the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection and with the generous support of the United States Agency for International Development and other donors, the Americares clinics will provide comprehensive primary care for Venezuelan children and adults six days a week through August 2020. Patients receive medical exams, mental health services and medication at no cost.

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Harvestfest DVCC November 2019

Domestic Violence Crisis Center to Hold Harvestfest Fundraiser on Nov 9

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Violence Crisis Center will host its second annual HarvestFest, a fundraising event, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Fairfield Hunt Club in Westport. — an announcement from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center

The evening will feature live music and entertainment, auction items, a photo booth, signature fall cocktails and a selection of hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the season. The event will take place in the beautiful, rustic chic setting of the hunt club. Doors open at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the evening will benefit DVCC and its programs.

“We are looking forward to a fun, spirited evening to raise funds and build awareness for the issues surrounding domestic violence,” said Boardie Kurz, development director at DVCC.

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JoyRide Class Benefits JLSN 2019

Joyride Spin Class on Nov 10 Supports Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk

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Join Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk (JLSN) for a spin-class at JoyRide Darien! Proceeds from the ride will benefit JLSN’s women’s empowerment initiatives. Bring some cash with you and stick around after the class for refreshments and shopping — Sweaty Betty will be setting up a pop-up and offering discounts on all purchases! If You’re Going … Tickets can be purchased for $40 at the event signup Web page.