Philanthropic Partnerships
“At The Connecticut Edit, our mission is to give back to the communities we serve. We have proudly donated over $120,000 to local charities, organizations, and associations across Connecticut and have solidified 26 long-term nonprofit partnerships.” - Sadie Yanks
The Connecticut Edit Tennis Pop-Up supports the USTA Foundation
Over $1000 worth of The Porch at Christies X The Connecticut Edit Greek Salads Sold!
First Serve Bridgeport X The Connecticut Edit establish a longterm partnership
The Connecticut Edit X CT Bites Summer Sundae for Filling in the Blanks
The Veronica Beard boutique in Greenwich hosted a chic, tennis-inspired pop-up to benefit the USTA Foundation. The event featured a curated selection of summer essentials from The Connecticut Edit and helped raise funds to provide tennis lessons and scholarships to underserved youth, supporting the next generation of athletes.
The Porch at Christies works with their nonprofit bakery, Sweet P Bakery, to empower individuals with disabilities through job training and employment opportunities. Our salad helps this important mission and
will remain on the menu indefinitely due to it’s success
Sadie Yanks has partnered with First Serve Bridgeport, a nonprofit USTA National Junior Tennis and Learning program (NJTL) for kids in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Her commitment has grown to support two players consistently who recently secured scholarships at the Nadal academy. Read more on Sadie Yanks involvement in First Serve.
A portion of the proceeds from our seasonal custom sundae was donated to Filling in the Blanks, a local nonprofit dedicated to combating childhood hunger by providing essential meals at schools. This marks our third collaboration with the Norwalk-based organization. This year, they expanded their reach to include 16 additional schools that serve children dependent on in-school meals for nourishment.
The American Heart Association and Go Red for Women
The Connecticut Edit hosted a sip & shop event at Veronica Beard in collaboration with The American Heart Association and Go Red for Women. A portion of the proceeds helped support a national movement created by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. The funding is focused on education, prevention, and advocacy.
Shop Pink, Save Lives! The Breast Cancer Research Fund x The Connecticut Edit
The Connecticut Edit X Miku Restaurant Menu Collaboration in support of Filling in the Blanks
In November of 2022 and 2023, 100% of proceeds from a special menu, created by The Connecticut Edit, went to Filling in the Blanks, the in-school food pantry program that allows students the power of choice. The nonprofit organization works to combat childhood hunger by providing healthy meals to children in need, particularly those who rely on school meal programs. The organization distributes weekend meal bags to kids in the Norwalk, Connecticut area and other communities to ensure they have enough nutritious food during the times when they aren't in school.
Connecticut Children’s X The Connecticut Edit ongoing partnership
In the summer of 2024 Sadie
Yanks did a research internship at Connecticut Children's, a nationally recognized children's hospital with a new location in Westport, Connecticut.
Additionally, through a panel discussion event with the
hospital's thought leaders and an event at the new Faherty store in Westport co-hosted by Sadie and Samantha Yanks, we were able to raise awareness for a critical institution in our town.
A Good Day: Exhibition & Artist Talk Featuring Russel Miyaki to Benefit Local Pet Rescues
Sorelle Gallery and The Connecticut Edit partnered on the exhibition, A Good Day, featuring local artist Russell Miyaki to benefit organizations Dog Star Rescue and Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA).
The Connecticut Edit x The Corner Market & Sandwich Shop support Big Brothers, Big Sisters
The Connecticut Edit X The Corner Market & Sandwich Shop launch a gift basket collaboration with 10% of proceeds benefitting Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
The Connecticut Edit creates a clothing donation drive for Safe Futures
Safe Futures supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut. At the in-store event we created at Kerri Rosenthal we had a giveback element. We asked our guests to bring gently used professional clothing for women in need to benefit the organization. Additionally, for those that donated a discount was given on Kerri Rosenthal and Jane Winchester items.
The Connecticut Edit X Rhone X Positive Directions evening of mental fitness
The Connecticut Edit, Positive Directions and Rhone collaborated on an enlightening event designed to educate, inform, and inspire. A panel of speakers tackles thought-provoking topics, followed by an engaging and active mental fitness experience, with breakout sessions where guests can challenge themselves physically and mentally. The evening helped raise crucial funds for Positive Directions, enabling them to continue their essential work in mental health and substance misuse management. This first-ever Female Mental Fitness Event was timed with the launch of women's ath;eisure for the Rhone brand.​