C&C Philanthropy
Caffeine & Carburetors is more than an automotive gathering — it is a community-driven event with a commitment to giving back. What began as a shared passion for extraordinary automobiles has evolved into a platform that supports meaningful local initiatives and strengthens community connections throughout New Canaan and beyond.
Caffeine & Carburetors Automotive Assistance Fund
The Caffeine & Carburetors Automotive Assistance Fund was created to support local residents facing financial hardship by covering essential automotive repairs and maintenance. By helping to ease this burden, the Fund keeps individuals and families safely on the road, maintains access to work and school, and helps them navigate daily life with greater stability.
The program is a collaboration between Caffeine & Carburetors, the New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF), C&H Automotive, and the New Canaan Department of Human Services.
Funding for the program is raised through Caffeine & Carburetors events and community support. Eligible residents may apply through Human Services and, upon qualification, receive safety-related maintenance and repair services through C&H Automotive.
Residents interested in applying for assistance should contact the New Canaan Department of Human Services at 203-594-3083.
To support the Automotive Assistance Fund, please donate here:
Waveny Park Conservancy
Caffeine & Carburetors proudly supports the Waveny Park Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Waveny Park — the setting for C&C’s Fall event.
The Conservancy’s work includes landscape restoration, infrastructure improvements, woodland revitalization, and ecological preservation efforts that help maintain Waveny Park as one of New Canaan’s most treasured public spaces.
Supporting Local Business
Caffeine & Carburetors is also committed to supporting the local New Canaan business community through partnerships and community-driven initiatives that encourage residents and visitors to shop local and invest in the town’s vibrant small business network.
Community Connections
As a community-based event, Caffeine & Carburetors has long partnered with and supported local charitable causes, nonprofit organizations, and civic initiatives.Â
Beyond the automobiles, C&C is about bringing people together, supporting the local community, and creating a lasting positive impact through shared passion and philanthropy.
New Canaan e-Gift Card
Caffeine & Carburetors also supports local New Canaan merchants through its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce’s Shop New Canaan gift card program. In 2024, C&C added a 40% bonus to gift card purchases, helping to triple the amount sold. The initiative is aimed to encourage folks to shop local and support the over 45 participating businesses.Â
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Community Connections
A community-based event, Caffeine & Carburetors has long partnered with and donated to charitable causes and local organizations. It has made a positive social and economic impact on the Town and environs, fostering relationships, animating the region, and celebrating and spotlighting cultural and business assets. Here is a sampling of groups currently supported by Caffeine & Carburetors:
