Give Today
Join our mission to cultivate a thriving community!
Give to Sterling Community Center, and spark creativity & growth for local kids, feed your neighbors, and bring people together in service & friendship
Who We Are
Established in 1932, Sterling Community Center is a neighborhood hub in Stratford, Connecticut, providing enrichment, engagement, and support to over 10,000 people annually through a constellation of programs, services, and community initiatives.
Our Mission
To create impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community
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A comprehensive, basic needs assistance program serving the greater Stratford region, through a food pantry, senior home delivery service, special drives, and social services support. Established in 1992 with a single shelf and refrigerator, the program is now the largest of its kind in Stratford.
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Our preschool, afterschool, and summer day camp offerings help kids and teens build confidence, creativity, and connection. We provide engaging spaces for learning and friendship, made accessible to all families through our financial aid program.
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We offer year-round athletics programs and classes for all ages and abilities. From soccer and basketball to pickleball, yoga, and scrapbooking, our programs create inclusive, affordable opportunities for engagement.
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Sterling Community Center partners with local schools, businesses, and community members to create meaningful volunteer and service opportunities that strengthen connections and support a healthier, happier community for all.
Our Service Areas
How to Give
Online
Make a gift through Daxko,
our secure payment portal
Cash or Check
Mail or bring in person to:
Sterling Community Center
2283 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Venmo
Sterling Community Center Inc. is
a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Other Ways to Give Back
Collect Food and Supplies for the Resource Connection
We always appreciate donations of food and supplies to sustain our Food Pantry and other Resource Connection programs and drives.
You can drop off gifts at the front desk during our regular hours, or use our Amazon Wish-List to have items shipped to our Food Pantry.
Suggested Items
Canned veggies, peanut butter & jelly, canned soups, pasta & pasta sauce, canned beans, canned tuna/chicken, shelf-stable milk, rice, noodles, oatmeal & breakfast cereal, granola bars, popcorn.
Body wash, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine care products, and diapers.
Cat and dog food
Volunteer
Volunteers are integral to our mission, and there are many ways to get involved, from providing office assistance to sorting and shelving food in our pantry. You can also share your talents through athletics coaching, events committees, or even board membership. Click the link below to learn more!
Ready to make an impact?
Get in touch to learn more about giving
John Chamberlain
Director of Development
jchamberlain@sterlingcc.org
(203) 378-2606 x106