2026 Report: Powering Advocacy in Fairfield County

Jun 08, 2026

Speaking Up. Working Together. Expanding Opportunity.

Dear Friends,

What will it take to create a Fairfield County where every person has a fair chance to reach their full potential?

There’s no single or simple answer to that question.

But I can say with certainty that it will take far more resources than the region’s foundations combined could ever afford to invest.

Achieving that vision will require all of us — philanthropy, individuals, businesses, and especially government — to think and act differently.

It’s that realization that has inspired us to change how we approach our work at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

Our 2026 Advocacy Report tells the story of our holistic approach to advocacy — and it invites you to join us as partners in this groundbreaking and community-changing work.

We hope it serves as a call to action for you to join us in moving Fairfield County Forward in ways that benefit everyone in our community.

Mendi Blue Paca
President & CEO

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