Gain Insight. Find Connection. Explore Ideas.
Let’s move Fairfield County forward, together.
The Equity Lab, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, is a new and growing community resource for learning, connection, and innovation. Through events, workshops, local research projects, and other opportunities for community dialogue, the Equity Lab aims to bring together people who want to transform systems so that all our neighbors have an equitable opportunity to thrive. Learn more about our strategy to advance equity. Just launched in September 2023, look for more offerings and content coming soon!
Join Us
The Equity Lab’s “In Community: A Speakers Series”, sponsored by CT Public and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, brings nationally recognized thought leaders to our region to explore big ideas.
October 12, 2023 | 5:30-8 pm
In Community: A Conversation on Poverty featuring author Matthew Desmond
Learn Skills
Is your nonprofit or community organization engaged in equity work? Join us for upcoming trainings that will advance your efforts and connect you with peers.
September 20, 2023 | 10-11:30 am
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Integrating an Equity Mindset Into Our Everyday Actions
October 19, 2023 | 10-11:30 am
VIRTUAL: Our Immigrant Neighbors – A Community Conversation
Explore Data
Learn more about opportunities for advancing equity in Fairfield County by exploring research that we’ve conducted in partnership with community leaders.
[Executive Summary] Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Our Immigrant Neighbors Report
Essential Equity: Women, COVID-19 and Rebuilding Connecticut
Fund for Women & Girls 2019 Research Recommendations Overview
Count Her In: A Status Report on Women & Girls in Fairfield County
Count Them In: A Landscape Analysis of Fairfield County Organizations Supporting Women & Girls
Resource Guide for Women, Girls & Fairfield County Communities
Dig Deeper
Read more about our partnerships with changemakers in our community, and our shared vision for a strong future for Fairfield County.
Empowering Leaders of Color to Advance Equity in Connecticut
LISTEN: Mendi Blue Paca on Fairfield County’s Fight Against Economic Inequality & Racial Disparities
Introducing Fairfield County Forward: A Community Strategy
Introducing the Connecticut Urban Opportunity Collective
Collaborating for Education Equity
