Light A Fire 2026

Join us as we honor the extraordinary work of our community heroes! Light a Fire is back! Reimagined and ready to spark what’s next. With a refreshed format and focus on the future of giving, this year’s event amplifies a simple truth: we’re Better Together when individuals, towns and organizations collaborate to solve challenges bigger than any one effort alone. Join nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, foundation executives, dedicated donors and businesses for an evening that honors those who lead with heart and act with purpose. Plus, don’t miss our Light a Fire(side) Chat on what’s next for giving in our community, from shifting economic pressures to the strategies shaping philanthropy’s future. Proceeds from the Light A Fire Awards Event go to the Light A Fire Foundation, a 501c3, whose mission is to assist the local charities that improve the lives of Fairfield County Connecticut residents, with a focus on children, women, and immigrants, and support the local journalism that brings attention to those the needs of all Fairfield County residents.