From mid-August through the end of September, Darien Sport Shop will donate 5 percent of sales in their children’s department to Family & Children’s Agency as part of their “Back to … Community” promotion.
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Darien Sport Shop will donate 5 percent of purchases to the Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk through the end of September 2018.
— an announcement from Family & Children’s Agency
Darien Sport Shop has made giving back to the community a priority, and this commitment makes them a perfect partner for FCA. By supporting our work, Darien Sport Shop and their customers will help FCA continue to serve more than 13,000 of our neighbors in need each year through high quality services for children, families, adults, and seniors.
“We are so proud to be teaming up with Darien Sport Shop – an incredible long-time member of the Darien community and dedicated supporter of our work,” said Rob Cashel, President & CEO of FCA.
For Darien Sport Shop President Gina Zangrillo, working with FCA runs in the family. Her mother Yolanda was an active volunteer for Children’s Aid, an auxiliary of FCA. Gina remembers spending time with her siblings and mother sorting donated items for the organization’s tag sale fundraiser.
“My mother cared deeply about this community and she was passionate about the work FCA does. Now, more than 40 years later, I’m thrilled to be able to support FCA as well,” she said.
On a Darien Sport Shop Web page about the “Back to … Community” campaign, there’s a message to customers:
We could not participate in this kind of philanthropic partnership without the support and loyalty of Darien Sport Shop customers like you – so thank you for helping us help other families in Fairfield County!
Sincerely,
Gina Zangrillo, President & the entire Darien Sport Shop staff
More about Family & Children’s Agency
Programs & Services include:
- adoption, foster care, counseling & parenting programs for children and families
- ASPIRE after-school and summer programs for at-risk youth
- Community Connections for adults experiencing homelessness and Project REWARD for women overcoming substance abuse
- Home Care services for seniors and their families.
Family and Children’s Agency serves more than 13,000 individuals and families in Fairfield County with the help of more than 800 local volunteers — including some friends and customers of the Sport Shop.
Our partnership will help FCA continue its commitment, with 90 cents of every dollar going directly to FCA client services and programs. (Want to get more involved? Read more here.)