Since 1998, @DarienFDN has funded in excess of $4.7 million in grants that support and enhance #DarienCT. Youth projects| safety&security| quality of life.
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Support us today and help us move Darien Forward. Together, we can innovate, collaborate, and create a brighter future. βοΈ ππ
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The Darien Heritage Trail brings to life the story of Darien through 9 historical markers. Coming soon are markers that tell the history of the Post Road and of downtown Darien. Handouts describing the trail and locations are available at Darien Library and Museum of Darien.
Thanks to a $100,553 grant from The Darien Foundation, the Darien Fire Department purchased a new set of Holmatro "jaws of life" tools to allow them to dismantle vehicles when responding to serious vehicle accidents and other emergencies. Photos: Calderwood Photography
β° Will you please support us before our fiscal year ends on June 30th? π Our fiscal year comes to a close on June 30th. Every contribution counts, and will directly contribute to advancing the Darien community.
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A behind-the-scenes look at how resilience and ingenuity helped the Darien High School DART robotics team through their first year of competition. π€ Congratulations again to the DART team on winning a Rookie All-Star Award at an FRC competition. π¦Ύ
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π Join us in celebrating 25 years of transformative impact in Darien! πDon't miss the chance to make a lasting difference before June 30th.
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We're eager to hear your valuable insights on our past and future initiatives. We want to know which exciting project or initiative you would like to see The Darien Foundation undertake. Take the feedback survey here: https://t.co/vGJRj3Hfk4
β¨WOW! β¨ Your donations are moving Darien Forward! π We've awarded $431,000 in grants so far in 2022-2023. π Thank you for all of the donations and continued support to keep Darien Moving Forward. π
Check out the full list of grants at this link. https://t.co/4nWd5SWVlM
GRANT SPOTLIGHT! A great community asset, At Home in Darien, received our grant funding to purchase their vehicles: recently, a Hybrid Customized Accessible SuperVan and a sedan in 2015. Today, we recognize the drivers who give their time to support Darienβs transportation needs.
Darienβs signature Yacht Rock event is out to sea in '23...but fear not, The Darien Foundation will bring this ship back to shore in β24!
Mark your calendars, The Darien Foundation Yacht Rock benefit will return, by popular demand, April 27, 2024, at the Tokeneke Club!
"In addition to providing essential emergency services and medical care to our town, Post 53 has given their high school student volunteers (including my 3 children) the most invaluable and transformative experiences as Posties and EMTs.β -Kristin Peterson Edwards #Darienforward
Forward Friday with Amy Allen
"Darienβs rich history to connect the community are assets to celebrate & remember, & while the current changes to the town are exciting, itβs important to look back on & learn about the foundations our town was built on.β - Amy Allen #DarienForward
Your Support Means Everything
We are incredibly thankful for the tremendous support from our amazing community. Thank you to our donors, supporters, and everyone who strives to make Darien a better place to live, to work, and to raise a family. #darienforward#darienfoundation
Check out our Annual Appeal video featuring testimonials from some of our partners! β¨ We are proud of the amazing initiatives with local partners and community organizations. Thank you for helping move #DarienForward, together! ππ #darienfoundation@DarienCT200