Connecticut: Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons announced the “Stamford Parks Community Partnership,” which is a nonprofit aimed to foster stronger collaboration between the city, local businesses, and residents in developing and maintaining Stamford’s parks system and recreational areas. The partnership leverages private funds from various corporate entities and a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $100,000 dollars from Dalio Education, a non-profit organization that collaborates with educators, schools, non-profit organizations, and communities across Connecticut to engage young people and achieve positive youth outcomes. The priorities of the funds are to beautify, enhance, and protect Stamford parks and open spaces.