Together, We Are Moving Darien Forward!
Together, We Are Moving Darien Forward!
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We’re excited to share an update on our recent grant initiatives—the impact of which can be seen all around Darien.
This only happens with your support. Your donation will help bring to life meaningful projects that strengthen and enrich the Darien community.
We would be honored to have you by our side as we continue our mission.
Together, we are moving Darien Forward!
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Ward Glassmeyer
Chairman, The Darien Foundation
Sarah Woodberry
Executive Director, The Darien Foundation
Current Grants in Development
Darien Land Trust
Olson Woods & Piacentini Preserve Access Initiative
$100,000
“The grant will make this lesser-known 16-acre gem of protected space along the Noroton River more available to the public with a new trailhead on Hoyt Street. Our goal is to connect the Darien community with nature.”
— Elizabeth Mathus
Executive Director, The Darien Land Trust
EMS-Post 53
Special Operations Vehicle
$95,000
“Our new EMS Special Operations Vehicle will expand our capacity to provide urgent support to Darien police and fire departments operating at structure fires, critical incidents, and complex emergencies, ensuring that our community and our first responders receive the highest level of care when it matters most.”
— Joe Larcheveque
Executive Director, EMS-Post 53
At Home In Darien
Toyota Camry
$38,000
“We couldn’t have reached this milestone of 50,000 rides for Darien seniors without The Darien Foundation—as they provided three of the four vehicles in our fleet.”
— Chris Jones
Executive Director, At Home In Darien
The Mather Homestead Foundation
Restoration Initiative
$161,100
“This grant will allow the Mather Homestead to welcome visitors in the summer months, while also preserving this historic 1778 house and its invaluable collection of artifacts for generations to come.”
— Heather Raker
Executive Director, The Mather Homestead Foundation
The Darien Foundation provides grants for technology and capital initiatives which create opportunity for Darien’s youth, support our safety and security services, and enhance the overall quality of life in Darien.
Explore more than $7 million in grants to benefit Darien since 1998.