Plant This Not That: 

Why Native Plants Matter and What to Do About It Giving Back | Written by: DEEPIKA SAKSENA and JULIET CAIN, Darien Pollinator Pathway Co-Chairs Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) / photograph courtesy Deepika Sasena As you consider all … Read more here…

High School Heros

How Feeding 500 Darien is Making an Impact in Fairfield County Giving Back | contributed by: The DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER of FEEDING 500  Feeding 500 Darien Executive Board (from left): DHS Seniors Willem Davidson, Caroline … Read more here…

Great Gifts

Giving Back | written by: DARIENMAGAZINECT.COM STAFF We’re turning the traditional gift guide on its ear this holiday season and rather than the usual mix of holiday treats, we humbly submit this selection of tremendous nonprofits … Read more here…

Better for A Better Chance

Giving Back | written by: PAMELA DEY VOSSLER There’s something about courage. It draws us in—inspiring us, daring us, instructing us. And universally, as we applaud the brave, we cheer them on, rooting for their success. … Read more here…

GOBs of Good

Giving Back | written by: PAMELA DEY VOSSLER | photos by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com The GOBs at play at one of the 76 playing dates they have planned for this year with foursomes set by … Read more here…

Summer for One, Summer for All

P2P Campership: Spreading Fun and Enrichment   When School’s Out Giving Back | contributed by P2P with PAMELA DEY VOSSLER Photos courtesy: P2P Ahhhhh …summer. What does the word conjure for you? Easier days, time outside—sand, … Read more here…

Senior-ity

The Joy of Putting Darien’s Older Residents First Giving Back | contributed by AT HOME IN DARIEN AHID Board Members & Friends at the Memorial Day Parade / / photograph courtesy: At Home in Darien Are … Read more here…

The Food Scrap Challenge

Giving Back | contributed by CAROLYN BAYNE and the Darien Advisory Committee on Sustainability,photograph by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com Darien Advisory Committee on Sustainability members (from left): Dan Dolcetti, Carolyn Bayne, Mohan Ganadal, Christine LaJaunie, Amanda … Read more here…

The Darien Foundation: Moving Darien Forward

If you live in Darien, chances are the Darien Foundation has made your life better in some way. A grantmaking organization, The Darien Foundation has funded over $5.5 million via some 120 grants to benefit Darien. … Read more here…