Derby Community Foundation

🎉 Now Accepting Applications: Community Enrichment Grant Round!

The Derby Community Foundation is excited to announce that the 2026 Community Enrichment Grant Round is now open! Through this competitive grant opportunity, DCF supports innovative and impactful projects that enhance the quality of life in Derby and align with our mission of strengthening our community through philanthropy.

✅ Open to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and government entities
✅ Appy at www.derbycf.org/grants/
✅ Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM

If your organization has a project that addresses a community need, creates meaningful impact, and serves Derby residents, we encourage you to apply.
Together, we can invest in ideas that enrich our community and create lasting positive change.

Our offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 22.

The Community Garage Sale with a Purpose: No Child Goes Hungry is almost here—an incredible example of neighbors helping neighbors right here in Derby. 💚
Stop by June 4–6 at 222 E. Madison to shop great finds, grab lunch from Panther Pac, and enjoy fun for the whole family (including Mascot Mania on Saturday!). Every purchase supports local students and families.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Volunteers are still needed—sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E45A8A62EA5FF2-62490812-garage #/ and be part of a truly community-wide effort.

Events like this are what make Derby special. Let’s show up, support our schools, and make an impact together.

The Community Garage Sale with a Purpose: No Child Goes Hungry is almost here!

➡️ By request, we are offering ONE additional drop-off opportunity on Tuesday, June 2, from 5-6PM. Please note that at this drop-off, we will accept all items except additional clothing. With the rain in the forecast for the next few days, it's a great time to clean out those closets!

➡️ Then it’s time to shop! Join us June 4-6 at 222 E. Madison in Derby to find some great new-to-you treasures. We also have volunteer opportunities available during the sale: https://bit.ly/2026SaleVolunteers.

➡️ Garage Sale Hours:
• June 4: 6:30AM-6PM
• June 5: 6:30AM-5PM
• June 6: 6:30AM-4PM

Panther Pac will be cooking burgers and hot dogs each day of the sale from 10:30AM-2PM.

We also have an additional clean-up day on Sunday, June 7. Any remaining clothing is being brought to Cooper Elementary to again set up the "Cooper Boutique" and provide free clothing to families in the Oaklawn community.

➡️ Mascot Mania: Join us on Saturday, June 6, 11AM-12PM, for a fun family activity where kids can meet all the Derby Public Schools mascots and special mascots from McConnell AFB and Culver's, along with free Culver’s custard (donations appreciated). Bring the kids by during the community garage sale, grab lunch from Panther Pac and/or custard from Culver's and stick around for the smiles! 💚

💲 Did you know? Even if you can’t make it to the garage sale, you can still support the cause by donating online to the Community Assistance School Lunch Program. Every $1 helps! https://bit.ly/DollarCampaign

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