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  • Connecticut Food Bank
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Through the Tariq Farid Foundation, we have been blessed to be able to support many worthwhile organizations that are helping those in need. It is a sad fact of life that there are those who, through no fault of their own, often find themselves suffering in tragic situations. Yet I never cease to be amazed at the generosity of those who are willing to give their time and energy to help ease the suffering.

One such organization is the Connecticut Food Bank, the state’s non-profit leader in the fight against hunger and the largest provider of charitably donated food. Last year the organization and its partners provided enough food to prepare more than 18 million meals. Continue reading “Tariq Farid Foundation lends its support to the fight against child hunger”

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  • healthcare
  • Heshima Kenya
  • Non-profit support
  • opportunity
  • Refugees
  • Tariq Farid Foundation
  • Youth

Sadly, hardly a day goes by when there is not a story about the plight of refugees trying to escape the horrors of conflict in some part of the world. The stories of desperation and fear will tear at your heart, making you want to find some way to help.

Continue reading “Tariq Farid Foundation Announces Challenge Grant To Help Young Refugee Women in Kenya”

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  • Holidays
  • New Haven
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  • Philanthropy
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  • Tariq Farid Foundation

If, as the saying goes, the holidays are for the children, then this is the time of year that seems to heighten the tragedy that is a child in need.

It is especially tragic when those needs are for the most basic items.

Continue reading “It’s the time of year to think of the children”

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  • Youth

One of the truly wonderful benefits of living in this country is that everyone, regardless of their situation in life, has access to education. Sadly, that is not the case in many parts of the world.

Continue reading “Bringing hope through education”

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Almost every day something happens that makes me very proud of the Edible Arrangements franchise owners and team members. One particular moment comes each month when new franchise owners arrive at our Corporate Headquarters in Wallingford, Connecticut for training. Continue reading “A learning experience becomes a cause for good”

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