The Danbury s Farmers Market is stronger today than it was yesterday thanks to a grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
According to a press release issued by City Center on Wednesday (5/12/21), the agency recently gave the Farmers Market $13,250. That money will allow the Farmers Market to continue getting healthy food to families who may have difficulty accessing it.
Peggy Zamore is the Markets Program Director and had this to say of the generous grant: Over the past twelve years, the Fairfield County s Community Foundation has awarded the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative about $300,000. This significant level of funding is hugely appreciated by the Collaborative and the Danbury Community. The goal is not just to provide subsistence food for calories, but nutritious high quality fresh food for health. Without Fairfield County s Community Foundation s continued support, our health-promoting incentive programs would simply not be possible.
CityCenter Danbury Farmers’ Market Receives Grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Resiliency Fund Written by Angela Wong
A $13,250 grant from the Fairfield County s Community Foundation’s (FCCF) COVID-19 Resiliency Fund
will enable the CityCenter Danbury Farmers’ Market to make fresh produce accessible to people who might otherwise not have access to healthy food options.
The Danbury Farmers’ Market will run every Friday 10 am to 2 pm, from June 25
th through October 29
th at the Danbury Railway Museum.
Peggy Zamore, nutritionist and director of the market programs said, “Over the past twelve years, the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative about $300,000. This significant level of funding is hugely appreciated by the Collaborative and the Danbury community. The goal is to provide not just subsistence food for calories, but nutritious high quality fresh food for
Funeral services planned for Pablo de Jesus Colon Jr., late Bridgeport radio personality
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Pablo de Jesús Colón Jr. (right) with his son, Pablo de Jesús Colón III (left).Contributed / Pablo de Jesús Colón IIIShow MoreShow Less
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The family of “Don Pablo,” the well-known Bridgeport radio personality who died last week at the age of 86, has started a fund to benefit the Connecticut Latino community in his honor.
Pablo de Jesús Colón Jr., who made his mark with Radio Cumbre Broadcasting, died last Thursday, according to his family.
Remembered for his baritone voice and commitment to causes affecting the city’s Latino community, de Jesús Colón used his show as a platform for the community to speak directly with their elected officials.
Edwin Farrow to be Honored by LifeBridge on June 10 Written by LifeBridge Community Services
LifeBridge Community Services to Host Virtual Gala June 10
Honorees Include Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Mike Ambrose, Vice President of Engineering & Technology at Sikorsky and Edwin Farrow, Esq. Former LifeBridge Board Member and Community Leader
Edwin Farrow, Esquire of Bridgeport is one of three honorees to receive the Brian Langdon Award at LifeBridge s annual Building a Brighter Future Gala which will be an online virtual event on June 10 at 6:30 pm. LifeBridge, an organization dedicated to building resilience in Bridgeport’s youth and families, established the award in 2019 to recognize former President and CEO Brian Langdon for his extraordinary leadership.
LifeBridge to Honor Fairfield County s Community Foundation on June 10 Written by LifeBridge Community Services, Inc.
LifeBridge Community Services to Host Virtual Gala June 10
Honorees Include Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Mike Ambrose, Vice President of Engineering & Technology at Sikorsky and Edwin Farrow, Esq. Former LifeBridge Board Member and Community Leader
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) is one of three honorees to receive the Brian Langdon Award at LifeBridge s annual Building a Brighter Future Gala which will be an online virtual event on June 10 at 6:30 pm. LifeBridge, an organization dedicated to building resilience in Bridgeport’s youth and families, established the award in 2019 to recognize former President and CEO Brian Langdon for his extraordinary leadership.