The John Patrick Flanagan Foundation of Fairfield, established to help Connecticut”™s vulnerable children and families, said it has awarded $43,000 in grants for 2017 to local organizations.
John Patrick Flanagan passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2008 at the age of 44. His family, friends and colleagues established the foundation to serve as a legacy.
Amanda Flanagan, chairperson of the foundation, said it has provided about $230,000 in total grants since its inception.
The 2017 grants went to the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield, Circle of Care, Hall Neighborhood House, LifeBridge Community Services, Mikey”™s Way Foundation, United in Hope Scholarship Fund, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club”™s Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse in Bridgeport, The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport”™s Janus Center and High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield.
