Charity Events and Opportunities
Stepping Stones Museum Fundraiser Nov 8 Supports Free Admission for Families in Need
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children will be hosting its 3rd annual FriendsGiving fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 8 at its iconic facility in Norwalk’s historic Mathews Park. Proceeds from the event will support the museum’s Open Arms initiative. The festive fundraising fete brings together friends old and new for an enjoyable evening featuring a special signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and networking hour beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by an intimate harvest dinner, based on a Thanksgiving-inspired menu from Marcia Selden Catering and Events at 7:30 p.m.
“This exquisite fine dining experience will leave your heart warmed and a great number of local children and families deeply thankful for your role in making sure that the best educational opportunities are available to all children,” said Rhonda Kiest, CEO and president of Stepping Stones Museum for Children. “Now, more than ever, as many families face greater challenges, it is vitally important we continue to receive financial support for Open Arms.”
About the Open Arms Accessibility Initiative
At the heart of Stepping Stones Museum for Children is an unwavering commitment to inclusion. Open Arms Accessibility Initiative, which provides thousands of children, caregivers and teachers each year the opportunity to enjoy the museum regardless of financial, language, cultural or special needs barriers. Stepping Stones is an inviting, welcoming and diverse learning community which values and celebrates all children and families for their similarities and uniqueness, broad-ranging abilities, experiences, interests, needs and perspectives. Many children and their families would not have access to the museum without Open Arms.
In 2018, Open Arms will serve more than 75,000 children, caregivers and teachers throughout the region.