Fairfield County”™s Community Foundation is hosting its 9th annual Fairfield County”™s Giving Day on Feb. 24.
The 24-hour virtual fundraising drive connects Fairfield County nonprofits with community members eager to support local organizations. Last year”™s event saw nearly 15,000 individuals and families donating more than $2.25 million; since 2014, Fairfield County”™s Giving Day has raised $11.5 million for local nonprofits. In 2021, nearly 15,000 individuals and families made donations totaling more than $2.25 million.
“Given the vast importance of Giving Day to local nonprofits ”” and to the people, families, and communities they serve ”” this is the moment of impact for Fairfield County residents to seize,” Fairfield County”™s Community Foundation”™s President and CEO Juanita James said. “Giving Day is truly a powerful opportunity for community advancement.”
More than 400 organizations have registered to participate in this year”™s Giving Day. The giving window will open on FCGives.org at 12:00 a.m. on Feb. 24 and run through 11:59 p.m.
“Giving Day is an investment in all residents of Fairfield County,” James said. “It”™s a day when everyone can give, and all acts of kindness count.”
