Learn How to Get Involved and Volunteer in Wilton at 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair

Wilton Youth Council’s Mental Health Task Force and Wilton Library are co-hosting their second Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1-4 p.m. This event is part of the #Wiltoniswhereyoubelong campaign, a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity and enhancing everyone’s sense of belonging within the Wilton community.

Everyone is invited to visit the library’s Brubeck Room to explore the many volunteer opportunities for all ages available through Wilton organizations.

While many Wilton organizations benefit from and are run by volunteers, Mental Health Task Force officials say there are also health benefits that volunteering can bring individuals.

“Volunteering is shown to improve both physical and mental health and also bring a sense of belonging while building community relationships for volunteers,” Wilton Youth Council Executive Director Chandra Ring said. “Volunteering is an excellent way to foster and build relationships. With a focus on building connections amongst community members, this event is a perfect opportunity to further our mission of supporting wellness”

Wilton Library Executive Director Caroline Mandler called last year’s event a “tremendous success, connecting over 500 people with local non-profit organizations. We look forward to hosting the Volunteer Fair again this year, continuing to strengthen the connections within the Wilton community.”

The organizations seeking volunteers that are scheduled to be on hand include:

A Better Chance of Wilton
Circle of Care
Connecticut Humane Society
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Hillside Cemetery & Arboretum
Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Musical Cheer
Norwalk River Valley Trail
Rising Starr Horse Rescue
Riverbrook Regional YMCA- Wilton Branch
SPED*NET
Stay at Home in Wilton
Waveny Visiting Nurse and Hospice
Wilton Candlelight Concerts
Wilton Education Foundation
Wilton Democratic Town Committee
Wilton Go Green
Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Interfaith Action Committee (WI-ACT)
Wilton Kiwanis
Wilton Land Trust
Wilton Library
Wilton Pride
Wilton Republican Town Committee
Wilton Rotary Club
Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC)
Wilton Youth Council

Wilton’s Coalition for Youth strengthens the connections among organizations that serve youth and families in Wilton, in order to prevent substance misuse and promote the mental health and emotional well-being of youth and families.

Wilton Nonprofits Approved for Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program — Businesses Can Help

The Connecticut Office of Revenue Services released its list of approved projects under its 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program, and several Wilton nonprofits are officially eligible to receive cash donations from businesses and corporations, and in return, the businesses will then earn a tax credit for their gift.

The approved Wilton organizations and projects include:

Circle of Care for Families with Children with Cancer, Inc.: Adolescent and Young Adult Education Award — $50,000

Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail: Trail Design – The Ridge Route — $12,000

Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern CT DBA Connecticut Housing Partners Wilton Commons I and II: Energy Efficiency Upgrade Program — $150,000

Riverbrook Regional YMCA: Energy Efficient Air Curtain for YMCA Main Lobby — $10,920

The Grumman Hill Montessori Association, Inc.: 2025 Window and Boiler Replacement — $150,000

Wilton Congregational Church: WCC Community Kitchen Energy Upgrade — $3,850

Wilton Historical Society, Inc.: Energy Efficient HVAC and Roofs for Historic Buildings — $120,000

Wilton Land Conservation Trust: Virtual Stewardship – Increasing Engagement Through Hybrid Programming: $6,422

Wilton Soccer Association: Recreational and Developmental Soccer Program — $25,000

Wilton Youth Council: Youth to Youth (Middlebrook and Wilton High School) — $10,000

Wilton Youth Council: Wilton Youth Council Parent Programs — $5,000

Corporations and business donors can electronically submit Form NAA-02, the pledge form used to designate support for a specific program, to the Department of Revenue Services between Sept. 15 and Oct. 1, 2025. The NAA-02 forms will be available on the landing page of the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program website beginning Monday, Sept. 15. This website has all of the details of the program, including how to claim tax credit for a donation.

Circle of Care Takes CT’s Only Statewide Childhood Cancer 5K Walk/Run to Sherwood Island

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Circle of Care will host Make Tracks at Sherwood Island State Park, Connecticut’s only statewide walk and 5K run supporting all families in the state facing childhood cancer.

For the past decade, Circle of Care’s Walk/Run has brought the community together in Wilton. This year, the event relocates to Sherwood Island, reflecting the organization’s expanded reach and growing impact across Connecticut. Each year, about 200 children in the state are diagnosed with cancer, with more than 500 in treatment at any given time.
Open to the public, Make Tracks offers something for everyone: a timed 5K for runners and joggers, a relaxed untimed walk for all abilities, and activities for all ages. The event raises both awareness and vital funds to help Circle of Care provide practical, emotional, and financial support to families when it matters most—and there’s no better time to show support than during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.

To register or learn more, visit the Circle of Care 5K website.

Wilton Pride 5K — Police Remind Community of Road Delays and Closures in Wilton Center

On Sunday, Sept. 14, the Wilton Pride Come Out and Run 5K road race will be held in Wilton Center. The race begins in the area of the Wilton Town Green at 9 a.m.

The Wilton Police Department is alerting the community to anticipate intermittent road closures, detours, and delays in the area of Old Ridgefield Rd. and Center St. Police officers and members of the Wilton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be on scene to guide traffic and ensure safety for everyone along the route.

The remainder of the route follows through Merwin Meadows and the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT), School Rd., and Kristine Lilly Way and by Wilton High School, before returning back to Wilton Center.

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