Rucci, Burnham, Carta, Carello & Reilly, 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.

AmeriCares Foundation, Inc.
Joseph J. Rucci, Jr. serves as a Director 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 the 20th largest non-profit organization based on money raised from private sources out of the largest 400 in the United States.

Darien Board of Education
George Reilly serves as a member of the Darien Board of Education to which he was first elected in 2001. The nine-member Board of Education is responsible for all aspects of the operation of Darien Public Schools.

Darien Chamber of Commerce
The firm is a member of the Darien Chamber of Commerce. Bill Carello is a two term past President, and Amy Zabetakis is curently a member of the Board of Directors.

Darien Lions Club
Bill Carello is a member of the Board of Directors and is a past President of the Darien Lions Club.

Family Centers
George Reilly serves on the Board of Directors of Family Centers, a long-established human service non-profit organization helping children, adults, families and communities to realize their potential. Among the programs of Family Centers are 1) Center for Hope and The Den for Grieving Kids, an organization counseling individuals suffering from major illnesses and grief, 2) parent education and support groups, 3) several early childhood and Head Start preschools, 4) WorkLife Solutions, an organization helping employees with crisis intervention, harassment prevention, and training and 5) services for seniors such as Friendly Connections, a telephone outreach program and insurance counseling.

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.

Getabout
Troy C. Bailey serves as a Board member to the Getabout. Getabout is an organization dedicated to providing transportation to the elderly and disadvantaged in New Canaan.

Kiwanis Club of Darien
George Reilly is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Darien. The Club is one of the largest donors of scholarships to Darien high school and college students among all community service organizations in Darien. Members of the Club serve the community by collecting food for Person-to-Person throughout the year, by sponsoring several youth sport teams, by contributing to Darien's Gallivant, Post 53, and the Club Scout Cabin, and by donating to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center in Boston. Kiwanis of Darien raises funds through sales of afghans, citrus sales at civic events, raffles and an annual golf outing. In 2004, Mr. Reilly served as President of the organization and he continues to serve on its Board of Directors.

New Canaan Cemetery Assocation
David Rucci serves as a Director of the Cemetery Association.

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

New Canaan COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
David Rucci serves on the Board of Directors of the New Canaan Community Foundation.

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, of which David Rucci is a member, grants over $20,000.00 to local causes. Mr. Rucci is the former Secretary of the Club and now serves as a Co-Chairman for the allocations committee and as a Board member.

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

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.

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.

Pro Bono Service Award
In 2003, George Reilly received the Pro Bono Service Award at the Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association in recognition of his pro bono activities since 1991.

Reiss Fund for Further Study by Teachers
George Reilly is Treasurer and Board member of the Sydnor and Miriam Reiss Fund for Further Study by Teachers which is a charitable organization established to fund projects by teachers in the Darien Public Schools to enhance their professional development.

St. paul's church

Jeffery W. Davis is a parishioner at St. Paul's on-the-Green and serves on the church's finance committee.

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."

The Community Fund of Darien
The Community Fund of Darien is 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.

United Way of New Canaan, Inc.
David J. Rucci is a Director of the United Way of New Canaan, Inc. and serves on the nominating committee of this organization.

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

Wilton Presbyterian Church

Mark Carta has served this church in numerous capacities and is currrent Chair of its Endowment Committee.

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.

YWCA of Darien/norwalk
Amy Zabetakis is a Board Member and the Corporate Secretary 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.