Support local charities during the COVID-19 outbreak

Support local charities during the COVID-19 outbreak

Due to the spread of the coronavirus, lots of local charities have had to cancel fundraisers and are suffering. You can support them below.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund will rapidly deploy resources to trusted, frontline community organizations that meet the basic needs of local residents in Fairfield County. Donations of any amount are encouraged and welcomed. Learn more and donate.

United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

Our neighbors–especially first responders, working families, and out-of-school children–need our urgent help. Through our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, we can bring help and hope to those who need it most. Learn more and donate.

Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County Resiliency Fund

We can’t let down families depending on our program to build a safe, stable place to call home. Now more than ever, we need you to give with all of your heart! Learn more and donate.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Need’s Wellness Kits to protect their Residents, Guests, Volunteers, and Staff & prevent the spread of illness. Place items in Ziploc bags and drop off at their Donation Center, 1069 Connecticut Avenue Unit 2B, Bridgeport. items sought: Hand Sanitizer, Wipes, Tissues, Soap, Cough Drops, Disposable Gloves. Learn more and donate.

Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

Due to the unprecedented demand for food caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County needs your support now more than ever. Please consider making a food or monetary donation that will help us ensure families have access to nutritious food during this difficult time. Learn more and donate.

Connecticut Food Bank

Fighting Hunger in Connecticut. Learn more and donate.

Person to Person

To meet the needs of people in the community Person to Person is accepting financial donations, non-perishabe food items and Gift Cards. Learn more and donate.

American Red Cross

There is a severe blood shortage due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Donate Blood. Learn more and donate.

Filling in the Blanks

Help Fight Childhood Hunger during the COVID-19 Crisis with Filling in the Blanks. Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. Learn more and donate.


Stamford Together
In partnership with the Office of the Mayor, Board of Representatives President, Matthew Quinones announced a citywide volunteer program to help support the emergency response efforts related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The volunteer program, referred to as, “Stamford Together,” has begun to recruit volunteers to support five active initiatives. https://www.stamfordct.gov/stamfordtogether

Stratford Mutual Aid Facebook Group
A group formed by residents of Stratford as a resource for residence. They are also holding a PPE drive for medical professionals.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/StratfordMutualAid/

Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate
“Epilepsy Prescriptions in Connecticut” – If you suffer from Epilepsy, reside in Connecticut, and need help getting your medications, please contact The Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate. Dedicated to making every effort to get medications into the hands of those who need them. Go to www.ct-ea.org/contact.html and, after asking a few questions for screening purposes, they’ll do their best to make sure you get the funding you need to get you through these troubled times. Just one of the many ways The Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate supports the community of Persons with Epilepsy throughout the state.

Corbin Cares in Darien
Corbin Cares, with the support of our community, will work with Food Rescue US and several local restaurants to get healthy, ready-to-eat meals delivered to those in our community who are food insecure and to our hospital & healthcare workers during this battle with Covid-19.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/corbin-cares-2?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1eLKzSfsoyFFaqzIQfu94VDXqD8dwhtEug3kqsa5mHudOGd_xNKXeQEh0


Crew Nation
Crew members are the backbone of the live music industry. Live shows would not be possible without these incredible people behind the scenes of each and every concert. Live Nation is extending a helping hand to those workers who need it the most by creating the Crew Nation Fund. Live Nation will match all donations dollar for dollar, up to $10 million. Visit livenation.com/crewnation to donate or buy merch to support the cause now.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Learn about suicide, how you can help prevent it, and resources for those affected, from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

 

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Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New COVID-19 Resiliency Fund

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New COVID-19 Resiliency Fund

The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations and other concerned entities. The Community Foundation is pleased to share that more than $500,000 has already been pledged by these Founding Fund Partners who have each contributed at least $25,000 at launch.

The new Fund is now accepting donations from the public. Donations of any amount are encouraged and welcomed. Learn more and donate http://www.FCCFoundation.org/COVID19ResiliencyFund.

“In response to this unprecedented time in our lives, we have launched The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund with the intent of quickly raising contributions from the entire Fairfield County community to support our most vulnerable residents. Our deepest gratitude goes to our founding Resiliency Fund Partners who immediately answered our requests to initiate the Fund. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is fortunate to be part of a caring, generous, and resilient community and we are confident with your help we can meet this goal,” states Juanita James, President and CEO, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

She continues, “In addition to urging you to support The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund, we encourage you to continue to support local nonprofit organizations that work with the people and families who are most vulnerable in our community. Community health centers, homeless shelters, pre-school and afterschool programs, food pantries and others, which are already dealing with reductions in state and federal funding, will be further stressed. In times like this, philanthropy can shine.”

The new Fund will rapidly deploy resources to trusted, frontline community organizations that meet the basic needs of local residents in Fairfield County. The Fund’s purpose is to help alleviate the social and economic consequences of this global pandemic and to prevent the widening of disparities in education, employment, housing, and health. The fund’s resources will be directed to organizations serving high need, vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals and residents without health insurance and/or access to sick days; immigrants; persons with disabilities; and communities of color, among others.

Founding Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund Partners have contributed a minimum of $25,000 to the Fund. Those Founding Fund Partners include, to date: Anne S. Leonhardt Fund, Anonymous Fundholders, Buckeye Fund, Dan Levinson, Don Kendall, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Board of Directors, Herbert and Nell Singer Foundation, and Social Venture Partners Connecticut.

In addition, an anonymous donor has offered to contribute an additional $100,000 challenge grant, which will be activated upon the Fund raising $100,000 in gifts from other contributors.

The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund is designed to be flexible in its focus, nimble in its action, and to complement other resources and responses at the national, state and local levels.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation will administer responsive grants from the Fund through its Community Impact Team, which will identify potential grant recipients and accept open inquiries for funding. Given the dynamic nature of this moment, grant funding will be considered and released on a rolling basis. The Community Foundation will begin distributing grants as soon as possible.

Consideration for grants from The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund is limited to 501c3 nonprofit organizations, groups fiscally sponsored by a 501c3 nonprofit organization, or other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions, such as schools, faith-based organizations serving community needs, and other public entities based in or primarily serving Fairfield County communities and residents. Consideration will also be given to 501c4 social welfare organizations.

Individuals and organizations can donate and find additional information about The Fairfield County

COVID-19 Resiliency Fund at http://www.FCCFoundation.org/COVID19ResiliencyFund. To inquire about grant opportunities, please contact your program officer or send inquiries to COVID19@FCCFoundation.org.

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About Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community Foundation is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards and has awarded over $316 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. As a trusted nonprofit partner and thought leader, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation brings together community organizers, business experts and philanthropists to close the opportunity gap. Our goal is to create a vital and inclusive community, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Learn more at fccfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN. Listen to Fairfield County Thrives at https://www.FCCFoundation.org/podcasts/. To learn more visit http://www.FCCFoundation.org

Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport Postpones Opening Until 2021

Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport Postpones Opening Until 2021

Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport was slated to open Summer 2020. Deadlines were met. Construction was on schedule. Unfortunately, our structural supply chain is being impacted by the Coronavirus. Manufacturing has ground to a halt in Milan, Italy where our lighting is being produced. We were also notified of delays with our roof fabrication from France. Shipping is also taking a hit as well as international construction personnel will not be traveling to the US due to the virus.

“It is with a heavy heart and out of an abundance of caution we are going to postpone the opening of the Amp until Spring 2021,” said Howard Saffan, Principal of the Harbor Yard Amphitheater. “We hate to disappoint our already loyal fan base. We have been humbled by the outpouring of support for the Amp but this is out of our control. We are looking forward to seeing you all in 2021.”

“The worldwide Coronavirus is having a negative impact on our factories in France,” said Javier Rattia, Principal of Dunn. “At this point I cannot confirm a date for the shipment of the Tensile membrane roof.”

Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation CT “Although I am disappointed that we cannot provide concert fans a 2020 season, I am excited that our 2021 will be a full summer season with great shows.”

Mayor Ganim stated, “While we are disappointed that the Amphitheater will have a postponed opening, we understand the reasons for the delay and need to take precautions at this time when there are so many unknown factors due to the spread of Coronavirus. We appreciate what Howard Saffan and Jim Koplik are going through at this time and will continue to support them as we look forward to 2021.”

The three shows that were on sale and/or announced have all been rescheduled to other venues and their original dates are the same:

Blackberry Smoke w/ Allman Betts Band has moved to Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, July 28

Steve Miller Band has moved to Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, August 15

Deftones has moved to Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday, August 24

Ticket holders for Deftones and Steve Miller Band will be refunded for their tickets at Harbor Yard Amphitheater shows and offered an opportunity to buy tickets to the new rescheduled shows via a presale. Additional ticket information for these three shows to follow at a later date

About Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Local restaurants still offering delivery & takeout

Local restaurants still offering delivery & takeout

Local restaurants are still offering delivery and takeout services. To help support these local businesses, feel free to patronize them by ordering takeout or purchasing gift cards.

Here’s a list with local restaurants still open for delivery and takeout.

Branford

Bridgeport

Darien

Derby

Fairfield

Greenwich

Guilford

Madison

New Haven

North Branford

Norwalk

Stamford

Trumbull

Westport

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