Near & Far Aid aims to support men, women, and children living in poverty by meeting their day-to-day needs and providing long-term solutions for a better future. Through funding agencies and programs, they target impoverished communities in Fairfield County, focusing on survival, economic security, education, and hope for the future.
The grant program by Near & Far Aid supports initiatives that serve impoverished communities in Fairfield County, emphasizing innovative approaches and partnerships for lasting change. The broad goals include support in areas of emergency services (such as food, shelter, and clothing), economic security (including job training, financial literacy, and affordable housing), and education and support (ensuring all children have a safe home and access to education). Near & Far Aid grants fund effective providers to help the neediest in the community, assist the working poor towards stability and self-sufficiency, and provide children with safe spaces to learn and protective services.