For 25 years, FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon has celebrated the great work of our community to help young women and girls in Fairfield County imagine new dreams and realize their potential.
On this silver anniversary, join us in our commitment to ensuring the Fund for Women & Girls can continue to invest in sustainable solutions to both meet the immediate needs of many, and address the systemic changes required so that everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive – regardless of race, zip code or gender.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear stories of lives you’ve touched, celebrate your impact, and be inspired by this year’s keynote speaker, the trailblazing ballet superstar Misty Copeland. Click the registration link to purchase tickets for this event.
This year’s luncheon will accommodate an even larger group of passionate supporters than last year, while still offering a live stream option for those unable to join in Greenwich – all in compliance with CDC and local protocols regarding COVID-19. A VIP experience available.
As always, proceeds from the Annual Luncheon benefit our Fund for Women & Girls, including its newest signature program, the emme coalition, which works at the intersection of physical wellness, behavioral health, and case management to connect women and girls with lifelong tools for wellbeing that can be passed along to future generations.
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER MISTY COPELAND
Misty Copeland is a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. The first Black woman promoted to this position in ABT’s 75-year history, she has danced leading roles in many iconic ballets, from Swan Lake to Firebird. She is the bestselling author of books including Life In Motion, her memoir of overcoming immense challenges to become one of America’s most groundbreaking dancers; and The Wind At My Back, a tribute to her late mentor and friend, pioneering Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson.
An avid philanthropist, Misty is an ambassador of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, of which she is an alum; and MindLeaps, an arts education program based in Rwanda that helps young people get off the streets and into academic settings. She is also the founder of The Misty Copeland Foundation, a new nonprofit that aims to bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to dance. Misty is the recipient of the 2021 Spingarn Medal, the NAACP’s highest honor.
