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Rucci, Burnham & Carta, LLP is committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work. The following are among the organizations in which members of the firm are actively involved:

A Better Chance of Wilton, Inc.
Mark Carta is the former President, a founder and member of the Board of Directors of A Better Chance of Wilton, Inc. Paul Burnham was a member of the Board and its legal counsel for several years. This Wilton, Connecticut based non-profit corporation provides a superior educational and cultural opportunity to high school scholars of color.

www.abcwilton.org

AmeriCares Foundation, Inc.
Joseph J. Rucci, Jr. serves as a Director, Chairman of the Governance Committee and member of the Executive Committee of AmeriCares, the nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization that provides immediate response to emergency medical needs and supports long-term healthcare programs, for all people around the world. The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently listed AmeriCares as one of the largest non-profit organizations based on money raised from private sources out of the largest 400 in the United States.

www.americares.org

 

Bell Island Improvement Association
Patricia Moreland Gross is currently a member of the Bell Island Improvement Association.

Darien Chamber of Commerce
The firm is a member of the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

www.darienchamberonline.com

Darien Historical society, inc.

Glen J. Moore serves on the Board of Directors of the Darien Historical Society which is the prime resource in Darien dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting materials of local historical value and to educating the community about its heritage.

www.historical.darien.org


Darien Nature Center, Inc.

Glen J. Moore serves on the Board of Directors of the Darien Nature Center, a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting and developing educational programs in ecology, conservation and nature study.

www.dariennaturecenter.org

 

Darien Youth Lacrosse, Inc.

DYLax promotes lacrosse among youth in Darien through grade-level programs open to all interested participants by teaching fundamentals of the game and good sportsmanship, respect for all participants and teamwork, and by cooperating with the Darien High School lacrosse programs. Glen J. Moore has been a volunteer coach since 1995.

www.dylax.com

 

Friends of Woodland Park

Amy Zabetakis is a member of the Board of Directors of The Friends of Woodland Park. Woodland Park is a 65 acre nature preserve in Darien. The Friends of Woodland Park is committed to maintaining the Park and ensuring that it remains intact as a nature preserve.

woodlandpark

 

New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
The firm and Mark Carta are members of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce.

www.newcanaanchamber.com

 

New Canaan Rotary Club
The New Canaan Rotary Club is dedicated to encourage and foster the ideal community and international service as a basis for worthy enterprise. The Club is involved in numerous community and international service projects each year. The Club's allocation committee grants over $20,000.00 to local causes. Joseph J. Rucci, Jr. is a past president and current member of the club.

www.newcanaanrotary.org

Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
The firm is a member of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce.
www.norwalkchamberofcommerce.com


Pear Tree Point School Foundation
Joseph J. Rucci, Jr. serves as a Director of the Pear Tree Point School Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Its primary purpose is to provide scholarships and other support for needy students of the Pear Tree Point School, Inc., Darien, Connecticut.

www.ptpschool.org

Permanent Judicial Commission of Southern New England Presbytery
Mark Carta is a member of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Southern New England Presbytery. This commission serves as the judiciary in disputes arising within the Presbyterian Church in Southern New England.

www.psne.org

 

Playground By The Sound, Inc.

Playground by the Sound's purpose is to raise money for the relocation and reconstruction of the playground at Weed Beach in Darien. Glen J. Moore has been involved with this non-profit organization from its formation.

www.playgroundbythesound.com

 

Saint aloysius Roman Catholic Church

New Canaan, CT

Joseph Rucci is a long standing member of the Finance Committee of Saint Aloysius and serves as legal counsel to the church.

Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church

 

Star, Inc. ,  Lighting the Way....
Mark Carta is past President of STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way.... STAR is a non-profit organization serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Its mission is "to create opportunities by providing personalized support and advocating for people to live full lives with independence, freedom of choice and personal growth."

www.starinc-lightingtheway.org

 

The Community Fund of Darien
Glen J. Moore serves on the Board of Directors of The Community Fund of Darien, a unique not-for-profit organization with a two-fold mission: to provide educational, cultural, recreational and civic programs, and to generate funds for scholarships and other philanthropic works within the community.

www.communityfunddarien.org

 

Wilton Chamber of Commerce
The Firm is a member of the Wilton Chamber of Commerce.

www.wiltonchamber.com

 

Wilton congregational Church

Paul Burnham has served this church in numerous capacities and is currently its General Counsel.

www.wiltoncongregational.org

 

Wilton Presbyterian Church

Mark Carta has served this church in numerous capacities and is current Chair of its Endowment Committee.
www.wiltonpresbyterian.org

 

Wilton Employees Pension Investment Advisory Committee
Paul Burnham is a member of this three member board which overseas the investments of the Town of Wilton's $35 million plus pension fund.

Wilton Rotary Club
The Wilton Rotary Club is a chapter of Rotary International, which promotes humanitarian activities worldwide. Paul Burnham is a member and former Secretary of this charitable organization.
www.wiltonrotaryclub.org


YWCA of Darien/Norwalk
Amy Zabetakis is the President of the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk. Incorporated in 1976, the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk has served women in the Lower Fairfield area for over thirty years. The YWCA of Darien/Norwalk is dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families. The YWCA's national mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, translates locally into a vision to create opportunities for growth, leadership and empowerment for all women and families.

YWCA of Darien/Norwalk