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Mayor’s Do Good Fund

Mayor’s Do Good Fund

As Mayor, I have both the responsibility and privilege of seeing where our community needs support in real time. Right now, there are pressing needs across Stratford, and having the ability to respond quickly can make a real difference for our residents.

That’s why I created the Mayor’s Do Good Fund, a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) organization. This fund allows us to act when needs arise, whether that means supporting senior residents, helping students access opportunities, strengthening our community centers, or ensuring our arts and cultural programs continue to thrive. It gives us the flexibility to step in at the right moment, when support matters most.

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A beach with a sandy shore in the foreground, a calm body of water, and a hilly landscape with trees and a few buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Community Sponsorship Levels

Community Champion

$10,000+

The Ultimate Beach Party! Blues on the Beach with street sign and real estate for you and your closest 20 friends!  20 passes/tent space

Photo ops on stage during event.

Banner/signs at Short Beach all summer (on entry fencing)

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

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Community Leader

$5,000+

Dinner with Mayor Chess at the Little Pub

Blues on the Beach passes and real estate (15 passes)

Signage/banners at Blues

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

A decorative metal garden fountain shaped like a lily pad with a central pole adorned with leaves, surrounded by a pond filled with green water, in a flower garden with bushes, flowers, and trees in the background.

Community Partner

$2,000+

Tea with the Team! Meet Caryn Kaufman, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, at Open Door Tea for great tea and sparkling conversation

Blues on the Beach passes (10 passes)

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

A historic blue street sign reads 'Academy Hill Historic District' established on April 14, 1988, with a circular seal at the top. A green street sign at the bottom right reads 'Academy Hill', with trees and power lines in the background.

Community Supporter

$1,000+

Community Supporters Happy Networking Hour with Economic and Community Development

Blues on the Beach passes (8)

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

A scenic view of a pond with a fountain, surrounded by green grass, trees, and houses under a partly cloudy sky.

Community Friend

$500+

Community Supporters Happy Networking Hour with Economic and Community Development

Parking Passes for Blues on the Beach (4)

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

A colorful garden with various plants and flowers, a large tree, a stone wall, and a house in the background.

Community Contributor

$100+

Coffee with Public Safety! Meet our officers and firefighters!

Public recognition at community events and public programs supported by the fund

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We are proud to recognize our partners for their generosity
and commitment to Stratford.
Sponsorship recognition levels provide meaningful visibility
and underscore the important roles they play as community leaders.