Children's Learning Centers Celebrates 120th Anniversary

Stamford CT

16 June, 2022

11:00 AM

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STAMFORD, CT — Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) celebrated 120 years of service to the community by hosting its annual gala on June 3. "120 Club: An Evening with Vanessa Williams," raised more than $500,000 for the nonprofit and nearly 500 guests attended the supper-club-themed event at Serafina at the Italian Center of Stamford. Vanessa Williams performed a mix of her classic hits and Broadway standards in an intimate setting, recalling the days of New York City nightclubs. Williams is currently performing in a new hit Broadway comedy, "POTUS," at the Shubert Theatre. At the start of the evening, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes introduced her colleague, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who received the 2022 CLC Champion of Children Award for her unwavering and longtime dedication to children. DeLauro has long been a passionate and vocal champion for the vulnerable, with decades of advocacy on behalf of all children bringing a lasting impact in areas such as children's education, health, and nutrition. Currently, DeLauro serves as the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, sits on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and as Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. CLC has eight locations in Stamford, and has been serving the community since 1902. CLC is licensed to serve almost 900 children who live across Fairfield County. "Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County plays a critical role in educating and caring for children in our community. I want to thank everyone who attended and supported our largest fundraiser of the year as we celebrated 120 years of impact," said CLC Chief Executive Officer Marc E. Jaffe in a news release. "Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we can fulfill our mission where together, we'll shape a generation through early childhood education." State Sen. Corey Paris, CLC Director of Development, commented in a news release, "Vanessa Williams is a classic entertainer whose stage presence is unparalleled and whose voice remains timeless. She made the evening so memorable for all that attended." The evening also included a live auction, and concluded with dancing to the music of the popular DJ April Larken.