Your Support Strengthens Our Community

Your generous contributions to the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien help us deliver impactful programs, enhance community security, and provide critical support to those in need. Every donation promotes Jewish values and strengthens a connected, resilient community here in Fairfield County and across the globe.

Together, we are ensuring that Jewish life thrives today and for generations to come. Your support allows us to respond to urgent needs, fund essential services, and build a brighter future for all.

Donate Now to make a meaningful impact and help us continue our mission of building a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community.

Ways to Give

The Annual Campaign for Communal Needs supports a wide range of vital initiatives within our local Jewish community and beyond. Through this campaign, you can help provide educational programs, social services, and security enhancements, among other critical projects.


When donating, you have the option to make a one-time gift or set up convenient monthly contributions to provide ongoing support throughout the year. You can also choose to direct your gift to specific initiatives or allow Federation’s Grants and Allocations Committee to allocate your contribution to where it’s needed most. 

Support the Annual Campaign to ensure a thriving Jewish community.

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Matching Gifts

Double your impact by participating in our matching gift program. Many employers offer matching gift programs that could significantly increase the value of your donation. By using our Double the Donation directory, you can quickly check if your employer matches charitable contributions. If eligible, simply submit the form and your donation could go twice as far in supporting Federation's work.

Check if Your Employer Matches Gifts and maximize your contribution:

 

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This volunteer-led program is dedicated to preventing the interruptions in daily life caused by period poverty. Your donation allows us to provide reusable, branded Dignity Totes containing a month's supply of crucial hygiene items. Help us uphold the dignity of individuals in our community and beyond by supporting this vital cause.

 

Support Dignity Grows to ensure everyone has access to necessary hygiene products.

 


 

Tribute gifts made to Federation are a meaningful way to honor loved ones, celebrate milestones, or memorialize someone special. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or in memory of a friend or family member, your tribute will have a lasting impact on our community.
Federation will send a personalized card or email to the recipient, letting them know a donation has been made in their honor with your thoughtful message.

 

Make a Tribute Gift today and celebrate or honor someone by giving back to the community.


 

Donor-Advised Funds


Maximize the impact of your charitable giving by contributing through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Enjoy the flexibility of recommending grants to UJF programs while receiving immediate tax benefits.

Make a Gift of Stock
 

Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks or bonds, can be a tax-efficient way to support UJF. Avoid capital gains taxes and make a powerful contribution to our community.

 

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
 

Support UJF directly from your IRA with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). If you're 70½ or older, this is a tax-efficient way to make a meaningful impact.

 

Donate a Vehicle

 

Turn your old car into a valuable contribution by donating it to UJF. It's an easy way to give back and receive a tax deduction in the process

 

 

Thank You for Your Support

Your generosity helps ensure that United Jewish Federation continues to build a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community, both locally and globally. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission. Thank you for standing with us and for being a vital part of our community’s future.