Ashforth is a proud Corporate Partner and member of Impact FFC

Press Release from Impact Fairfield County

In its 9th year of giving, Impact Fairfield County (“Impact FFC”), one of the County’s leading female giving organizations, recorded their highest number of members since inception with 280 women joining for the 2023-2024 grant cycle. Impact FFC is also pleased to announce its Corporate Partners from five Fairfield County-based companies.

Ashforth’s 2024 members L to R: Emily Anderson, Joanna Cucolo, Sandra Funk,
Melissa Sullivan, Sarah Waterbury, Lisa Horvath, Kim DePra

The corporate sponsors include The Ashforth Company, Stamford Health, Chilton Trust Company, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Fred. These companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy and developing their female leadership, and their support will enable Impact FFC to further its transformational work.

Impact FFC launched its Corporate Partnership Program in 2021, offering a select number of Fairfield County businesses the opportunity to invest in their female workforces by sponsoring employees to become members of Impact FFC, a diverse group of women making impactful change within the community.

Corporate Partners have the ability to sponsor up to 10 female employees to join Impact FCC for one year. These employees become full members of Impact FFC, and as such are invited to learn about social issues in the local community at a deeper level, give back at volunteer events, network with 250+ other members, and develop skills in project assessment, financial analysis,
and social impact strategy.

“Stamford Health is proud to support Impact Fairfield County and the work they do to assist many of Fairfield County’s non-profits,” said Kathleen Silard, President & CEO of Stamford Health. “Our leaders who are part of the Corporate Partnership Program are excited to gain insight and contribute to the vast network of community organizations who, like Stamford Health, care for the residents of the communities we serve.”

“The Ashforth Company is pleased to continue to support the mission of Impact Fairfield County, who are doing critical work to make a difference in our community, while allowing members of our organization to take the time to join in this effort, building their leadership skills and giving back to the community,” said Ryan Harvey, CEO & President of The Ashforth Company.

“Our Corporate Partners share our mission of uniting women in philanthropy, and are an integral part of Impact FFC, providing both engaged members of our Grant Review Committees as well as generous financial support to allow Impact FFC to further drive transformative change within Fairfield County,” said Impact FFC Co-President Jenny San Jose.

Impact FFC’s Grant Awards Celebration is scheduled for May 8th, 2024 at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT. Finalists for the grants will be announced in late April, with a total of $280,000 to be awarded.

Impact Fairfield County’s corporate partners include: The Ashforth Company, Stamford Health, Chilton Trust Company, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Fred.

Visit Impact Fairfield County’s website to learn more.