Community Connections
Shining a local light on charities who make a difference in our community
Community Connections is a collaboration powered by Fairfield County Bank, created to spotlight the nonprofits, neighbors, and changemakers who lift up our towns every day.
Think your charity deserves the spotlight?
Share your story and help us shine the local light!
Click here to shine a light on your charity!
Read the full Press Release here:
Community Connections
How Community Connections Works
Submit A Charity
Review Nominations
Nominate a local
charity using the form
The nominations are reviewed and selected for upcoming spotlights
Shine the Local Light
A charity is featured with a
dedicated article and social
media spotlight
The Community Gets Involved
Our community discovers, shares, and supports the organizations making a difference
How We Shine Your Light
As part of the Community Connections program — powered by Fairfield County Bank — your nonprofit will receive:
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A dedicated Instagram post in each Local‑Insta town you serve.
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A featured Community Connections profile on the Local‑Insta website, created from your questionnaire responses.
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Email confirmation of posting and article - we encourage you to share.
Fairfield County Bank and Local‑Insta have partnered to shine a brighter light on local charities throughout Fairfield County by sharing your charity's story across Local-Insta's hyper‑local, town‑based Instagram pages.
Find the towns we cover here: Local‑Insta Towns
Local Light Spotlights
Woodcock Nature Center
Woodcock is here for everyone! Through our formal programming we serve ages Pre-K through 8th grade (through after school programs, summer camp, school field trips and more) but all are welcome to enjoy our 152-acre preserve and nearly 4 miles of trails from dawn to dusk daily.
Read Spotlight
Sphere
SPHERE serves adults with disabilities across Fairfield County, CT. We work with individuals facing a wide range of physical, intellectual, and developmental challenges, breaking down the barriers of isolation and replacing them with belonging.
Read Spotlight
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Community Connections Disclaimer
Community Connections highlights local nonprofits to help our community discover and support great work happening nearby. All information is provided directly by each organization, and details may change over time. Fairfield County Bank and Local‑Insta do not endorse or verify the accuracy of nonprofit content and are not responsible for external links or donation platforms. Participation is free and voluntary, and we may update or remove content as needed to keep the program helpful and welcoming.
*Be advised that completion of the form does not guarantee your inclusion in the Community Connections program. Your submission does not grant you any rights or entitle you to any benefits in the Community Connections program, and Community Connections makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding your submission.*