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7 Feb 2023

Grant Recipient Spotlight: Center for Children’s Advocacy

The Center for Children’s Advocacy (CCA) mission is to protect and promote the legal rights of Connecticut’s low income children and youth so they have equitable opportunities for good health, quality education and successful transition into adulthood. CCA provides legal representation and advocates for system reform to ensure low income children’s basic needs are met and they have appropriate services from juvenile justice, education, child welfare, healthcare or court systems.
21 Nov 2022

Event Wrap-up: 2022 Near & Far Aid Golf Classic

Our 2021 annual Near & Far Aid Golf Classic took place on Monday, September 27 at the newly renovated Country Club of Fairfield.
14 Nov 2022

Grant Recipient Spotlight: ConnectUs

Near & Far Aid is proud to support King’s Pantry, which is a “grass roots” organization operating under the umbrella of Healing Tree Economic Development, Inc.
17 Jul 2022

SAVE THE DATES!

We're excited to announce our Spring Gala and House Tour dates for 2023!
2 Mar 2022

Grant Recipient Spotlight: King’s Pantry

Near & Far Aid is proud to support King’s Pantry, which is a “grass roots” organization operating under the umbrella of Healing Tree Economic Development, Inc.
1 Feb 2022

Near & Far Aid Annual Report 2021

During the challenges of the pandemic, Near & Far Aid was able to continue supporting our neighbors in need.
1 Jan 2022

2022 Spring Gala, Friday, May 6

We’re thrilled to announce that our annual spring fundraising gala will be returning on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Mitchells of Westport.
9 Nov 2021

Grant Recipient Spotlight: EMERGE Inc.

Near & Far Aid is proud to support the amazing work that Emerge Inc. does in the local community.
14 Oct 2021

Event Wrap-up: 2021 Near & Far Aid Golf Outing

Our 2021 annual Near & Far Aid Golf Classic took place on Monday, September 27 at the newly renovated Country Club of Fairfield.
5 Sep 2021

New President’s Council Partnership

In September, the President’s Council ran its fall Give Back Initiative in partnership with The Center for Family Justice.
20 Apr 2020

Help Us Help our Neighbors

Unemployment Applications Exceed 350,000 in CT as Businesses Remain Closed With the closure of many local businesses, some of our...
6 Apr 2020

Near & Far Aid and Fairfield County Community Foundation sponsored webinars

Understanding Federal and State Supports for Nonprofits in the COVID Crisis  Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Emergency Family And...
27 Mar 2020

RESPONDING TO A CRISIS

CLICK HERE: DONATE TO THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND While the COVID-19 global pandemic creates enormous economic pressure on all Americans,...
11 Feb 2020

Tickets are on Sale

Spring Gala Tickets on Sale Now! On March 6, local philanthropists and supporters of Near & Far Aid will once...
8 May 2019

Designer House Tour TOMORROW, Friday

Near & Far Aid 2019 Designer House Tour is TOMORROW, Friday May 10th! Don’t miss out on your chance to...
29 Apr 2019

Designer House Tour Sneak Peak

May 10, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM TICKETS $65.00 IN ADVANCE, $75.00 DAY OF TOUR CLICK HERE TO...
9 Apr 2019

MIX & MINGLE • SUNSET COCKTAILS

Please join us for Sunset Cocktails –FRIDAY, MAY 10 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM The 2019 Near & Far Aid House Tour...
2 Apr 2019

House Tour Tickets On Sale

NEAR & FAR AID presents our annual Designer House Tour, Friday, May 10, featuring four exquisitely designed homes in Westport...
19 Mar 2019

House Tour 2019

18 Feb 2019

What are you wearing to the most glamorous event of the year?

10 Feb 2019

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE + SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW

Get glammed up for a great cause and join us on Friday, March 1st for this year’s Modern Ball. The...
21 Jan 2019

2019 Near & Far Aid Spring Gala Tickets on Sale Now!

Bold, brilliant colors and patterns signal the coming of spring and Near & Far Aid’s annual Gala.  This year’s Modern...
19 Sep 2018

NEAR & FAR AID ANNOUNCES ANNUAL GRANTS

Near & Far Aid Makes Million Dollar Impact on Poverty At Monday’s Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, Treasurer...
13 Sep 2018

Near & Far Aid Golf Classic September 24th!

This year’s annual Near & Far Aid Golf Classic will take place on Monday, September 24that The Country Club of...
8 May 2018

Designer Q & A Series #5

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series:  t h e  m a r a i s   While you didn’t...
1 May 2018

Designer Q & A Series Part 4

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series Part 4: Ariane Mermod   Tell us a little bit about your design...
24 Apr 2018

Designer Q & A Series Part 3

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series with Denise Davies, Founder & CEO, D2 Interieurs   How you would describe your...
18 Apr 2018

Designer Q&A Series Part 2

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series: Rich Pinto Design   What inspired you to make the leap from the...
9 Apr 2018

Designer Q&A Series Part 1

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series: Amelia Johnson Design   1) How would you describe your design style? Colorful,...
20 Mar 2018

NEAR & FAR AID ANNOUNCES 2018 DESIGNER HOUSE TOUR

Near & Far Aid announced its 2018 Designer House Tour will feature six spectacular homes throughout Fairfield, Southport and Westport. New...
22 Feb 2018

View Spring Gala Auction Catalog and Bid Online!

LET THE BIDDING BEGIN! The Near & Far Aid Gala 2018 Silent Auction Catalog is open for preview and early...
7 Feb 2018

Spring Gala Live Auction Preview!

Check your calendars and talk with friends and family; it is nearly time to bid at Near & Far Aid’s...
29 Jan 2018

GALA 2018 TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!

Invitations are in the mail and tickets for Near & Far Aid’s Gala 2018 are NOW ON SALE!  Our March 2nd event, themed A Grand...
9 Oct 2017

NEAR & FAR AID ANNOUNCES 2017 GRANT TOTAL & NEW LEADERSHIP

Near & Far Aid, a fundraising and fund-granting organization with more than 60 years of history in the community, held...
2 Oct 2017

2017 Golf Classic, Crushed It!

The Near & Far Aid Golf Classic was held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and once again brought out the...
4 May 2017

Spring House Tour Just A Week Away!

Only ONE WEEK LEFT until the 2017 Near & Far Aid Designer House Tour on Friday, May 12, 2017. Grab a...
25 Apr 2017

Designer Q & A Series-Part 2

Near & Far Aid sits down for a Q & A with with 2017 Designer House Tour featured designer Gaelle Dudley, Founder of GLDesign to talk about beach inspired design.
18 Apr 2017

House Tour Afternoon Tea Location Announced!

The 2017 House Tour Afternoon Tea to be Hosted at Iconic Greenfield Hill Estate Once Known as ‘Tea Time Tavern’
5 Apr 2017

Near & Far Aid Designer Q&A Series

First in series of Designer Q&A's, Near & Far Aid interviews Ann Sellars Lathrop, Principal at Sellars Lathrop Architects
21 Mar 2017

Details Announced for 2017 Designer House Tour

The 2017 Designer House Tour will be held on Friday, May 12, featuring five extraordinary homes nestled in the exclusive coastal towns of Fairfield, Southport and Westport. Tickets on sale now.
14 Mar 2017

Thank You!

Thank you for supporting the Near & Far Aid 2017 Spring Gala, the funds raised will help target poverty and change lives in Fairfield County. The event photos are ready to view!
28 Feb 2017

THE ULTIMATE (indoor) ROOFTOP PARTY THIS FRIDAY!!!

Near & Far Aid Spring Gala is THIS Friday, March 3rd at Mitchells of Westport. A limited number of tickets are still available!
24 Feb 2017

Online Bidding NOW OPEN for Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala

Let the bidding begin! Online bidding for Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala silent auction is NOW OPEN! Preview the...
7 Feb 2017

Gala Auction Highlights

NEAR & FAR 2017 GALA AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS One of the biggest attractions of the Near & Far Aid Gala is...
25 Jan 2017

Tickets Now On Sale for 2017 Spring Gala!

Don’t Miss Out on the Premier Social Event of the Year! Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala Fundraiser Will Be...
2 Jan 2017

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2017 SPRING GALA

On Friday March 3rd, Near & Far Aid will host its 22nd Annual Spring Gala to raise funds to be granted to Fairfield County's poverty-fighting organizations. This highly popular event will take place at the flagship Mitchells store in Westport and only has a limited number of tickets available for purchase.
19 Oct 2016

NEAR & FAR AID ANNOUNCES THEME FOR 2017 SPRING GALA

This week Near & Far Aid made an exciting announcement – the theme of the 2017 Spring Gala, taking place on March 3rd, will be “AN ULTIMATE ROOFTOP PARTY EXPERIENCE, WHERE THE SKY'S THE LIMIT”.
14 Jul 2016

Near & Far Aid Grants $1.1 Million to Fight Poverty

Near & Far Aid is pleased to announce that they will grant a total of over $1.1 million to 100 agencies in Fairfield County that work to alleviate the causes and effects of poverty.
22 Jun 2016

Jeannie Fay Award Announced at Near & Far Aid Volunteer Luncheon

Near & Far Aid Association Board of Directors hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon this May. In memory of the founder of the Near & Far Aid Association, the Jeannie Fay Award is granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors to the person who has volunteered selflessly for at least five years and demonstrated outstanding dedication to furthering the work of Near & Far Aid.
19 May 2016

Thank you from the Spring House Tour Committee!

The Near & Far Aid Spring House Tour committee thanks the many supporters and sponsors who made the day such a huge success
2 May 2016

Spring House Tour events – Purchase Tickets Now!

Purchase tickets now for Near & Far Aid Spring House Tour Events featuring Designer Breakfast guest speaker Anthony Baratta and, new this year, Afternoon Tea at a magnificent private home
26 Apr 2016

Near & Far Aid Designer House Tour Trend Series No. 3: “Modern Classics”

Q&A WITH BONNIE PAIGE, BONNIE PAIGE INTERIORS Q: TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR DESIGN STYLE AND INSPIRATION? I...
19 Apr 2016

Near & Far Aid House Tour Designer Trend Series No. 2: “Designing with Purpose”

Q&A WITH MICHELLE HOGUE, HOGUE ID Q: TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR DESIGN STYLE AND INSPIRATION? My clients inspire...
10 Apr 2016

Near & Far Aid House Tour DESIGNER TREND SERIES No 1: “CEILING MOMENTS”

Q&A WITH DANA FERRARO, MOLLY PATTON DESIGN  1) TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR DECORATING STYLE AND APPROACH?  I would...
9 Mar 2016

Near & Far Aid Spring Gala, It’s a Wrap!

THANK YOU! On behalf of all of us at Near & Far Aid, thank you for helping to make the...
3 Mar 2016

Final Countdown to Spring Gala!

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!  Near & Far Aid Spring Gala 2016 is our biggest night of the year! Make it...
29 Feb 2016

Spring Gala on Friday, Start Bidding Now!

Near & Far Aid Gala is this Friday! Join us for an inspirational evening of targeting poverty and changing lives. Tickets are...
26 Feb 2016

Online Bidding Is Open for Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala!

Let the bidding begin! Online bidding for Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala silent auction begins today! Preview the catalog...
23 Feb 2016

Purchase Your Spring Gala Tickets Today!

Near & Far Aid Gala 2016! Friday, March 4th @ 7pm  Tickets are selling fast. Get yours now for the event...
16 Feb 2016

Spring Gala Auction Highlights!

NEAR & FAR 2016 GALA AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS One of the biggest attractions of the Near & Far Aid Gala is...
10 Feb 2016

Spring Gala Auction Preview!

Who doesn’t love a sneak peak?  Take a look at a few items in the Gala 2016 live and silent...
3 Feb 2016

Join Us for Spring Gala!

As we prepare for the Gala, and excitingly ready for an evening filled with memories, fun and style, it’s important...
26 Jan 2016

Let’s Raise the Roof and Have Some Fun!

Tickets to Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala On sale NOW!   Near & Far Aid Spring Gala 2016 is Friday,...
2 Nov 2015

Out of the Box Day. Out of the Box Golf Wear.

  A full field of golfers assembled on September 28th sporting both eye-catching and classic outfits in the spirit of fun...
9 Jun 2015

2015 JEANNIE FAY AWARD WINNER

Jeanie Fay winner Nancy Wasserman with Katia Mead In memory of the founder of the Near & Far Aid Association,...
27 Apr 2015

Alexa Hampton to open the 2015 Near & Far Aid House Tour

Among one of the most recognizable names in the world of design, Alexa Hampton will grace the audience at the...
31 Mar 2015

LONG-TIME VOLUNTEER CAROL TIMPANELLI LEADS NEAR & FAR AID’S DESIGNER HOUSE TOUR

An individual of many talents — from serving the greater community as a long-time volunteer to her professional work as...
26 Feb 2015

The Most Anticipated Event of the Gala Season

http://nearandfaraid.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NEAR-FAR-GALA-INVITEBlog.m4v Please Join Near & Far Aid for the 20th Anniversary of The Spring Gala at Mitchells
17 Feb 2015

Limited Seats Still Available

Sara Bareilles in Concert for The Spring Gala 20th Anniversary! GALA AUCTION PREVIEW: COUTURE ITALY Live the fashion life this...
11 Feb 2015

Sara Bareilles in Concert Celebrating Near & Far Aid’s 20th Anniversary Spring Gala

Near & Far Aid's 20th Anniversary Spring Gala
27 Jan 2015

Tickets on sale Thursday at 9am for Spring Gala

Tickets are limited and we want you to be a part of our celebration.  Visit www.nearandfaraid.org on Thursday at 9am...
21 Jan 2015

Spring Gala Celebrates 20 Years with Voices of Hope Theme and Intimate Concert By Five Time Grammy Nominee Sara Bareilles!

Voices of Hope
24 Nov 2014

Put a Smile on Someone’s Face

This season if you are shopping on Amazon, consider joining Amazon Smile. Through the program .5% of eligible purchases made through your account can go directly to Near & Far Aid to help us put smiles on the faces of those in need.
20 Oct 2014

Why Fairfield County Bank Supports Near & Far Aid

http://nearandfaraid.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FCB-NEAR-FAR-AID-Blog-video.m4v Dan Berta, President of Fairfield County Bank, shares his thoughts on a longtime partnership with Near & Far Aid as...
10 Oct 2014

Near & Far Aid Grants Over $1 Million to Local Non-Profits

On September 16, Near & Far Aid held its annual meeting at Southport's Pequot Library. Throughout the year, Near & Far Aid has granted $1,012,500 to 100 non profit agencies in Fairfield County that provide a broad spectrum of aid to men, women and children suffering the effects of poverty.
10 Jun 2014

Near & Far Aid Appreciates Volunteers!

On Thursday May 29th, over 60 volunteers to Near & Far Aid gathered at Artisan restaurant in Southport for a luncheon to welcome and thank its newest volunteers.
9 Jun 2014

Near & Far Aid Readies for Designer House Tour

Lovers of fine architecture and design, and admirers of all things beautiful can once again delight in Near & Far Aid’s upcoming Designer House Tour, a unique opportunity to visit several homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport that reflect a variety of architectural and visionary decorating styles.
9 Jun 2014

Near & Far Aid Awarded for Funding Access to Healthcare for Bridgeport and Stamford Women

Fairfield-based philanthropic group, Near & Far Aid, was bestowed with the Community Impact Award by the Planned Parenthood of Southern Connecticut during the organization’s Spring Luncheon on April 9th.
3 Feb 2014

Oscar Helps Near & Far Aid Shine the Spotlight On Targeting Poverty and Changing Lives at the Annual Spring Gala

February 3, 2014 - For Near & Far Aid’s Annual Spring Gala, nothing less than a bash to rival the biggest in Hollywood will do.

Near & Far Aid

P.O. Box 717
Southport CT 06890-0717

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