Fairfield County Community Foundation's Giving Day is today. The region's biggest philanthropic event of the year is a 24-hour online fundraising marathon designed to amplify the work of nonprofits.
United Way is hoping to raise $15,000 for the ALICE Enrichment Fund to pay for activities for 50 children. ALICE families are Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed families.
Approximately 40 children are currently on waiting lists, and demand for the program will surge as spring sports start up. United Way has secured an anonymous dollar for dollar match for donations made to this fund as part of Fairfield County’s Giving Day.
The ALICE Enrichment Fund is administered through community partners in towns served by United Way. The partners accept applications from parents and distribute the United Way funds to activity providers. The partners include town social service agencies and nonprofits that serve children and youth. For example, in Danbury it is administered by Danbury Youth Services.
