Press Release- The Canaan Foundation Celebrates 25 Years
September 2025
The Canaan Foundation will host a community event to celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Colonial Theatre on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1 - 4:00 pm. The Canaan Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the town of North Canaan.
The Canaan Foundation was established in 2000 by a group of visionary people who recognized that other nonprofit organizations in North Canaan needed financial support in order to best serve the community. Funds for The Canaan Foundation come from donations during its annual fund drive, bequests, memorial contributions and from friends of the Foundation.Typically The Canaan Foundation grants $20 - $30,000 per year to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Applications are available in December and grants are awarded in March. Together we are making a difference in the lives of North Canaan residents. To date The Canaan Foundation has distributed more than $540,000 in grants.
Please join past and present board members, grant recipients and fellow donors to celebrate The Canaan Foundation’s milestone anniversary with complementary hor d'oeuvres, gift basket chances and a brief presentation. RSVP’s by October 22 are encouraged. Please email canaanfoundation823@gmail.com
Please consider making a donation to The Canaan Foundation today.
“This grant will help a great deal in furthering our mission of assisting seniors and the disabled within our community. Your gift will allow us to provide 128 hours of chore service for Canaan residents allowing them to remain safely and independently in their homes.”
“We were able to purchase new window shades, two 2010 iMacs for the children to use in the classroom, as well as a child sized double computer desk and stools...I appreciate all that you do for my staff and the children in my care and look forward to working with you in the future.”