Thanks to your generous donations we raised over $15,000 for our Cards for Caregivers. We took all that money to buy gift cards to local restaurants to give to our healthcare workers on the frontlines.
Support local charities during the COVID-19 outbreak
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, lots of local charities have had to cancel fundraisers and are suffering. You can support them below. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund will rapidly deploy resources to trusted, frontline community organizations that meet the basic needs of local residents in Fairfield County. Donations of any…
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Announces New COVID-19 Resiliency Fund
The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations and other concerned entities. The Community Foundation is pleased to share that more than $500,000 has already been pledged by these Founding Fund Partners who have…
Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport Postpones Opening Until 2021
Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport was slated to open Summer 2020. Deadlines were met. Construction was on schedule. Unfortunately, our structural supply chain is being impacted by the Coronavirus. Manufacturing has ground to a halt in Milan, Italy where our lighting is being produced. We were also notified of delays with our roof fabrication from…
Local restaurants still offering delivery & takeout
Local restaurants are still offering delivery and takeout services. To help support these local businesses, feel free to patronize them by ordering takeout or purchasing gift cards. Here’s a list with local restaurants still open for delivery and takeout. Branford Bridgeport Darien Derby Fairfield Greenwich Guilford Madison New Haven North Branford Norwalk Restaurants Delis Bakeries…
OneWestport
The sharp decline in sales resulting from responsible “social distancing” has been catastrophic for Westport’s small, local businesses. OneWestport is a campaign to encourage Westport residents, and others, to purchase gift cards now for use later once normal commerce resumes. At OneWestport, there is a comprehensive list of local retailers, fitness studios, salons, spas and restaurants all…
Easy ways to stop touching your face while working
One of the best ways to avoid infections is to stop touching your face, but it’s much harder than you think. Here’s some easy ways to avoid touching your face. Stop slouching or leaning on desks. You are more likely to touch your face if you’re leaning on something for support. Keep your hands busy.…
Local events impacted by the coronavirus outbreak
Many large events throughout the state have been canceled or postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. WFSB Channel 3 has an updating list of all events being impacted. Click here. To add your events’ cancellation or postponement due to the coronavirus concerns, send us the details at [email protected] 📷 iStock / Getty Images Plus / Panuwat Dangsungnoen