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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S LARGEST PHILANTHROPIC EVENT
March 9th Save the date!
The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement is participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day on March 9 – and we have big plans! Help us reach out goal of $2,500.
Hosted by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Giving Day is a 24-hour online event to “Give Where You Live” and celebrate our work, and the work of all local nonprofits. We invite you to be a part of this fun, exiting event. Last year, $1.25 million was raised for 410 local nonprofits!
Not only will your gift help us reach our goal, but it may qualify us to win additional grant prizes. Gifts of any size can make a HUGE difference. (The minimum gift allowed is $10.) Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop as Giving Day draws near. Don’t forget to follow all of the action with #FairfieldCountyGives.
Giving Day is an easy, exciting way for area residents and businesses to join together to support local nonprofit organizations. This one-day giving marathon:
In 2014, Giving Day raised $756,229 for 267 nonprofits.
In 2015, the event raised $1,066,091 for 386 nonprofits.
In 2016, we broke records – $1.25 million was raised for 410 nonprofits in 24 hours.
RESULTS THAT MATTER 03.09.17 FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S LARGEST PHILANTHROPIC EVENT Increases charitable support and awareness for hundreds of local nonprofits in the region through a 24-hour period of online giving. Provides businesses with an opportunity to become a champion partner in a regional philanthropic effort. Unites and empowers community members of all ages to support favorite charities and learn about the important work of nonprofits across the County.
Visit the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement page on Fairfield County Gives
5% Day at Whole Foods Markets!
One week before Giving Day on March 2nd, you and all community members are encouraged to shop at a Whole Foods Market in Fairfield County and Milford. 5% of your purchase will be donated to fuel our “Get Up & Give” Launch prizes that will benefit nonprofit organizations.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is incredibly grateful for this special partnership with Whole Foods Market who is a philanthropic role model in our communities.
You can find a Whole Foods Market in Fairfield, Danbury, Westport, Darien, Greenwich and Milford. Thank you for your support!
