Darien Foundation awards $80,700 grant for STAR smart home
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The Darien Foundation has awarded a $80,700 grant to STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way, for a smart home with assistive technology that will improve the quality of life for STAR s Darien Cottage residents with intellectual, and developmental disabilities when the Darien cottage becomes a showcase of inspiration for other local families. Left to right: Megan Cioffi, president of the Board of STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way, Katie J. Banzhaf, executive director of STAR, Inc. Sarah Woodberry, executive director, The Darien Foundation and Ward Glassmeyer, chairman of the Board, the Darien Foundation.Katharine Calderwood / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
People s Bank of Darien donates $10,000 to Corbin Cares
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People’s United Bank generously donated $10,000 to the Corbin Cares Phase Two initiative, in partnership with The Darien Foundation.Robin Nelson, back, left, Sarah Woodberry, Matthew Cummings; Roberto Sancho, front, left, Marjan Murray, Maria Rigakos, Alma Monticchio, David Genovese, Ward GlassmeyerKatharine CalderwoodShow MoreShow Less
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One of the financial institutions in the town recently gave the money to the philanthropic initiative in partnership with The Darien Foundation for pandemic efforts.DOUG MILLS / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less
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DARIEN When People’s United Bank’s management team learned about the Corbin Cares initiative, the bank immediately signed on to contribute. Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, Marjan Murray shared that the bank has a strong commitment to supporting the communities they serve.
Lions Club donates to Corbin Cares
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The Lions Club of Darien recently donated $5,000 to Corbin Cares’ phase two efforts for the coronavirus pandemic, in partnership with The Darien Foundation. Past Lions Club of Darien president John Campbell, left, first Lions Club of Darien vice president Richard Dupuis, Lions Club of Darien President Peter Rogers, The Darien Foundation s executive director Sarah Woodberry, Corbin Cares architect David Genovese, and The Darien Foundation board chairman Ward Glassmeyer.The Darien Foundation / Contributed photo
The Lions Club of Darien has donated $5,000 to Corbin Cares’ phase two efforts to feed front line workers and support local eateries, in partnership with The Darien Foundation.
Darien Foundation awards police department technology grant
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Lt. Alison Hudyma, left, Darien Foundation executive director Sarah Woodberry, left, The Darien Foundation board chairman Ward Glassmeyer and Capt. Robert Shreders.Katharine Calderwood / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Darien Foundation board chairman Ward Glassmeyer, left, Officer Kevan Taggart, Capt. Robert Shreders, Lt. Alison Hudyma and The Darien Foundation executive director Sarah Woodberry.Katharine Calderwood / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Officer Kevan Taggart demonstrates various reactions, and corresponding outcomes to life-size Laser Shot scenarios for The Darien Foundation board chairman Ward Glassmeyer.Katharine Calderwood / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
A Promised Land: Signed Obama memoir auction to benefit Corbin Cares
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President Barack Obama s memoir A Promised Land goes on sale ahead of the holiday season at Barnes & Noble Union Square Nov. 17, 2020, in New York City. The Barrett Bookstore, located at 6 Corbin Drive in Darien, is offering a rare, deluxe edition signed copy of President Barack Obama’s highly anticipated memoir book, via an online auction, that is being hosted by The Darien Foundation on their website: http://bit.ly/DFBOAPL. Proceeds from the auction will benefit community collaboration, and philanthropic initiative, Corbin Cares, when the auction concludes.Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images