Coalition of Families for Inclusion
Make Art Make Change
just by joining our coalition, you donate 1 inclusive story-book
to the children served by Person 2 Person
how do we take our coffi? very seriously.

UPCOMING EVENTS
to help us maintain our paid programs, please join our coalition
- Fri, Feb 21Darien LibraryJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration at the Darien Library! At this CKC we’ll learn all about the origins of jazz! Let’s celebrate this beautiful African American artwork by reading, listening and creating! We’ll be making a craft inspired by the collage works of Romare Bearden.
- Sat, Feb 22University of Connecticut-Stamford CampuVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Kids Helping Kids’ Second Annual Hope Day. Let’s support these youth leaders as they work to end the stigma around mental illness.
- October 4th, 4:30pmRowayton Community CenterJoin us at the RCC for a SUPER celebration of kindness! We will read books that teach us about the power our kindness has in this world, then enjoy a series of crafts led by Just Imagine CT.
- November 3rd, 3pmDarien LibraryJoin us in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month at the Darien Library! Please join with your 4+ year old children for books and crafts that celebrate our First Nations.
- January 10, 4pmDarien LibraryJoin us in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Darien Library! At this CKC we’ll learn all about the good doctor and his legacy of nonviolent resistance. We’ll be making a craft inspired by his peaceful approach to protest.
- Sun, Jun 02Darien LibraryJoin us for a Pride Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leader, Krista Carnes.
- Thu, Feb 29DarienJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration at the Depot. We’re gathering to learn, discuss and create in honor of BHM. Let’s get together for good food, good company and creative projects that center African American culture.
- Sun, Feb 25Darien LibraryJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration, featuring guest reading by Yvette Cole (@yvette_c_books), local teacher and author of Harriet’s Dinner Party—a whimsical tale of a little girl’s magical journey to Harriet Tubman’s house for dinner!
- Sat, Feb 24University of Connecticut-Stamford CampuVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Kids Helping Kids’ Second Annual Hope Day. Let’s support these youth leaders as they work to end the stigma around mental illness.
- Sun, Feb 04Darien Nature CenterFamily fun, games and S’more! Join us to for a fundraiser to help Black Boarders CT send their next cohort to the slopes!
- Mon, Jan 15YWCA Darien & NorwalkCelebrate MLK Day with us by helping your #COFFIkid make and pack craft kits for donation to local youth.
- Mon, Dec 1120 Grove StExperience the warm glow of togetherness as we come together as a community to celebrate this joyous Festival of Lights. Stop by our table with your kiddo to make fun scrape paint creations.
- Sun, Nov 19Darien LibraryJoin us for a Native American Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by Alyssa Morrin, member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and founder of @Storytime_With_Alyssa.
- Thu, Nov 09Bodega DarienJoin us as we raise our glasses and our awareness of inclusive organizations in the area. This time we're raising funds for Black Boarders CT. Join us as we gather, sip, and chat our way to a more inclusive tomorrow.
- Sun, Nov 05DarienVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Darien's 1st Annual Hope Day to SMASH the stigma around mental illness. Join us!
- Sun, Oct 15Darien LibraryJoin us for an Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leader Carolina McGoey.
- Sun, Oct 01Darien YMCAVisit the COFFI table at the the free community event: Smart Walk for Smart Kids. We’re walking to raise funds and celebrate our friends with learning differences.
- Wed, Sep 13DarienWe wrote a book - Let's party!! There will be FREE face painting, coloring and Kona Ice! Can't wait to celebrate with you.
WELCOME TO COFFI
SHOW YOUR KINDNESS
We are the Coalition of Families for Inclusion. Lower Fairfield County has so much kindness, hospitality and open-mindedness—that's who we are. But let's face it: we have a less than stellar rep for being an inclusive place for all families. We don’t like that. That's why we're banding together to put on recurring, inclusive programming for all ages in Lower Fairfield County and beyond.
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We get it. You're low on bandwidth, but high on intention. You are kind and inclusive, but don't have the time to figure out every piece of the puzzle. We'll make it easy: join our coalition and attend our events when you can. We're going to show how inclusive our community can be—together.
Once you join COFFI, you make a piece of our inclusion movement yours. Let's make your kindness more visible.
Where are you based?
COFFI is based in the former sundown town of Darien, CT. It is important to confront and acknowledge the painful history of our headquarters. COFFI represents those of us living here today who denounce hate in all forms. But you don’t have to take our word for it. We’re going to show you. We’re making our kindness more visible every day.
Who is running
this shindig?
COFFI programming is put on by the same team that brought you the Children's Art Walk in 2020. Our efforts are co-led by Armel Jacobs and Diane Urban. You can learn more about us in a profile created by the New Canaan and Darien Local Moms Network in advance of the 2020 Art Walk, available here.
How do I join?
You can join our coalition by purchasing a $50 annual membership. Membership in COFFI helps us afford to put on our recurring programming, including our inclusive storytimes (pre-k and elementary), rock-painting club (all ages) and happy hours (adults).
For more information about our programming, simply follow us on Instagram. You can also support us from afar by buying some supplies from our wishlist, or by rocking some COFFI merch.
JOIN OUR
COALITION
When you join COFFI, you will be able to access our roster of inclusion events for all ages. Storytimes for the littles, Art Club for all ages, and Happy Hours for the adults!
Click here to find out the current roster of available books for donation. Learn more about membership.
We also invite our non-local Includers to enjoy our free media offerings, and support us from afar by rocking some COFFI merch. Happy including!
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