The Community Fund Of Darien Honors 'Unsung Heroes'

Darien CT

28 April, 2021

2:47 PM

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Press release from TCF: April 28, 2021 Since 1979, The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) has been recognizing individuals who have made a difference in and around our community. To mark National Volunteer Month, TCF is thrilled to announce Darien's extraordinary volunteers so that the entire community can recognize and applaud these wonderful residents who give tirelessly of their time and talent to benefit us all. This year's honorees, Darien residents who have made a positive impact in and around our community, and the nonprofits they serve are: Outstanding Adult Volunteer (19 - 64 years):Anne-Lise Brown - Norwalk Stamford Grassroots Tennis and EducationMia Cortellesi - The Mather Homestead FoundationKaren Cummins - Kids in CrisisJill DiChiaro - Darien Book AidJennifer Fallon - The Community Fund of Darien Gina Gromelski - Darien Human ServicesJayne Jepsen - Darien Nature CenterMichele Litt - Darien Community AssociationElizabeth Mathus - Darien Land TrustRobin Nelson - Darien FoundationReena Ninan - The Stamford PartnershipChristine Popson - The Depot Youth CenterAngela Riley - Darien Arts CenterSharon Schoen - Family CentersShelly Skoglund - Thriving Youth Task Force Amy Zerbe - League of Women Voters of Darien Outstanding Emerging Volunteer (18 years and younger): Courtney Ball - Darien Youth CommissionEva Larino - Family and Children's Agency Outstanding Senior Volunteer (65 years and older):Peter Eder - Darien LibraryMike Klehm - AARPMarti Lanese - At Home In DarienKen Reiss - Museum of Darien Outstanding Volunteer Duo:Kathy and Peter Gogolak - Star Inc. Lighting the WayHolly Russell and Jolanda Sutherland - Building One CommunityKimberly Servas and Susan Wilson - A Better Chance in DarienLisa and Chris Stout - Person-to-Person Special Mention:First responders and COVID vaccinators - Town of Darien Nominations were requested from local nonprofits, and the public was also invited to offer submissions recognizing Darien residents who have made a difference in and around our community. "The Community Fund of Darien is proud to celebrate our community's spirit of volunteerism for individuals and projects that have made a significant difference in our community over the past year," said Janet King, Executive Director of The Community Fund of Darien. "While we hoped to share this recognition with our honorees and their families, friends and co-volunteers in person, we are happy to announce Darien's extraordinary volunteers 'virtually' so that we can all safely celebrate these wonderful residents who are so deserving of appreciation and recognition of their impact." The Community Fund of Darien is grateful to the Darien Community Association for graciously loaning its beautiful garden as the location for the honoree photos. The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) inspires people and mobilizes resources to strengthen our community. Its vision is for all community members to have the opportunity to reach their full potential as healthy, educated, and self-sufficient individuals. TCF initiates solutions, builds collaborations, and implements and supports programs to strengthen youth, adults and families for lasting and positive impact in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford. Since its founding in 1951, TCF has distributed over $20 million to local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. More information can be found at www.communityfunddarien.org. This press release was produced by TCF. The views expressed here are the author's own.