Dear Farms Members,
 
We hope you have enjoyed a restful winter season. As we look forward to the arrival of spring, we would like to share an update on The Farms Foundation’s 2025 achievements and provide a preview of our exciting plans for 2026.
 
2025 Year in Review
Thanks to your continued generosity, 2025 was a year of significant impact. We are proud to have supported several vital organizations and individuals within our community, including:
•    The Alzheimer’s Association of CT
•    Ronald McDonald House
•    American Parkinson’s Association
•    Fostering Family Hope
•    Best Buddies
•    Osterman Community Foundation
•    Community Solutions Inc.
•    Direct assistance to local families in need
We reached a major milestone last year with the launch of our official website: www.farmsfoundation.org. This platform serves as a central hub for event information and provides a space to publicly recognize our valued sponsors.
 
We are proud to announce that we donated over $100,000 to the above-mentioned charities!
 
Looking Ahead: 2026 Event Calendar
Our 2026 charitable lineup is already taking shape, and we invite you to mark your calendars for these flagship events:
 
Jim’s Longest Day of Golf | Friday, June 19 
A true member favorite, Jim will once again hit the links from sunrise to sunset to play as many holes as possible. We encourage you to support his efforts through hole-based pledges or flat-fee donations.
Get Involved: If you wish to volunteer or inquire about event sponsorship, please contact Jim at jim@farmscc.org.
 
2nd Annual Rubber Duck Derby | Sunday, June 14th 
The Farms Young Adult Committee is hard at work planning its second annual Derby, which will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Foundation is thrilled to partner with the club’s younger generation to support the charitable causes they are most passionate about.
 
The Harte of the Zwick Charity Pro-Am | Wednesday, August 5 
Our premier fundraising event of the year offers numerous ways to contribute. We are currently seeking sponsors for the following tiers:
 
Sponsorship Opportunities:
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o    Title Sponsor: $3,000
o    Swag Bag Sponsor: $2,500
o    Dinner Sponsor: $1,000
o    Lunch Sponsor: $500
o    Hole-in-One Sponsor: $250
o    Bar Cart/Hut Sponsor: $250
o    Tee Sponsor: $250
To Sponsor: Please contact Jean at jean@farmscc.org. 

We are also gratefully accepting donations for our Raffle and Silent Auction.
 
 
How to Give
Every contribution, regardless of size, allows us to deepen our impact. We currently accept the following forms of payment:
Check: Please make payable to The Farms Foundation
Venmo: @fccfoundation
 
We look forward to another fantastic season of community and generosity. Thank you for making our mission possible.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike Annenberg
President, The Farms Foundation