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Fairfield Covid-19 Relief Fund Receives Challenge Grant from Anonymous Donor

Fairfield, CT - First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick announced today that the Town of Fairfield has received a commitment from an anonymous Fairfield resident to match every dollar raised up to $25,000 to the Fairfield COVID-19 Relief Fund.  The Town of Fairfield partnered with Operation Hope this past week to launch a relief fund for Fairfield residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Fairfield COVID-19 Relief Fund (The Fund) has been established for the purpose of providing limited, one-time assistance to Fairfield residents who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.  The Fund is accepting charitable gifts to the Fund, and thus far has raised over $8300 from 48 donors, not including the $25,000 commitment. Since news of the COVID-19 Relief Fund was announced last week the Town has received 15 applications, and as many inquiries. 

Operation Hope is administering the fund on behalf of the Town however, the funds are solely used for the purpose of providing direct relief to eligible applicants. Operation Hope is not the recipient of the funds. 

Any individual or organization wishing to make a financial contribution may do so in the following ways:

  • By check: Make checks payable to Fairfield COVID-19 Relief Fund.  Donations can be mailed to the Town of Fairfield Social Services Department, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT, 06824;   
  • Pay on-line by credit card: Go online to https://www.fairfieldct.org/covidrelieffund and click on the donate link.  

Contributions to this fund are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law for all 501(c)3 charitable organizations.  Contribution acknowledgement letters will be provided for IRS purposes.   

Fairfield residents who need financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to visit the website to download an application at https://www.fairfieldct.org/covidrelieffund or call 203-256-2891.   A joint Town of Fairfield and Operation Hope committee will review and approve applications for financial assistance.   

First Selectwoman Kupchick said, “The Town of Fairfield is pleased to offer this program to our citizens and is thankful that Operation Hope has partnered with us to provide a secure platform for anyone wishing to make donations to help our fellow citizens affected by the pandemic. I want to thank the anonymous donor who stepped up to launch this matching program. I continue to be inspired by our community’s generosity.  This critical fund is one-way people can make a difference in helping our Fairfield neighbors through this difficult time. I want to thank members of my administration for all their hard work to get this fund up and running.”

Social Services Director Julie DeMarco said, “We are so impressed with the number of residents who have already donated to the COVID-19 Relief fund. It’s no surprise, in a community like ours, that neighbors want to help their neighbors. It’s such a comfort to know that we truly will get through this together.” 

Operation Hope Executive Director Carla Miklos said, “We are pleased to assist by providing a safe mechanism for donors who want to help our neighbors in need through this Fund. While we don’t benefit from these funds, it’s the right thing to do. We continue to provide critical services to residents during this challenging time, and still seek monetary donations as well as non-perishable donations for our food pantry to keep us afloat.”

For questions or further information about the Fund, please e-mail covidrelief@fairfieldct.org or call (203) 256-2891.

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