Vanni Foundation

Feeling grateful for your blessings this year? Consider giving back before the year ends! Your donation can make a significant impact and may even offer tax benefits. Let's make a difference together. 🧡 #GiveBack #YearEndGiving #TaxDeduction

Inspired by Booker T. Washington's words, the Vanni Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on our community.

We love our volunteers! Still reflecting on how magical our fundraiser was last month. Thank you to everyone who helped make our evening special!

Mark your calendars! The Vanni Foundation's Sip & Shop event is just a few weeks away! Join us for a day of shopping, good company, and supporting local businesses. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Vanni Foundation.

Congratulations to Tyler Johnson, recipient of the 2024 Eileen Bongiovanni Philanthropy award. Tyler was recognized at our Giving Grace Fundraiser for enthusiastic spirit and hunger to help grow the Vanni Foundation. This year, Tyler was instrumental in leading our first annual Cornhole Tournament at Marion Manufacturing. Thank you Tyler, for your commitment and organization to the Vanni Foundation and all the awesome organizations we partner with!

Are you a local vendor looking for a great opportunity to showcase your products? We're seeking talented artisans, crafters, and small business owners to participate in our Sip & Shop event! For more information, contact Krystle at kblake@vannifoundation.org

We’re so excited about our partnership with Social Sabby! Social Sabby’s mission is to provide a variety of inclusive educational, social, and recreational activities for children of all ability levels. The organization aims to increase autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness, education and understanding in the greater Meriden, CT area in an effort to foster an inclusive community. Here are some kind words Lorraine, Director of Social Sabby, shared about our partnership: “The Vanni Foundation has provided valuable insights and time into improving Social Sabby’s accounting processes, along with prioritizing their short and long term goals. Social Sabby is extremely grateful for the support of The Vanni Foundation, as it allows them to focus on their mission of providing social and recreational programming for special needs children. Social Sabby looks forward to a continued partnership with The Vanni Foundation as they expand their programs and services in the greater Meriden community and beyond.”

Join our friends with the CJK Foundation at the Hamden/New Haven Out of Darkness Walk on Oct 6th!  This awesome event is fundraising for the CT Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eHDWpV5M #OutOfDarkness #MentalHealthMatters #CJKFoundation

Creativity is a limitless resource! Just like Maya Angelou said, "You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." Let's tap into our collective creativity to make a positive impact on our community.

Join us tomorrow at Cheshire Nursery to support the CJK Foundation's annual fundraiser, "You Are My Sunshine"! We can’t wait to see you there!