About ConnectFairfield

Founded in January 2021 by Debbi O’Keefe, ConnectFairfield is dedicated to bringing people together through engaging events that strengthen the local community. With over 30 years of experience in event planning and community engagement, O’Keefe has built strong relationships with businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations. Her passion for fostering meaningful connections led her to create ConnectFairfield as a platform to produce and promote experiences that unite residents, businesses, and nonprofits—contributing to the town’s vibrancy.

With a strong commitment to giving back, ConnectFairfield supports local nonprofits by both promoting their missions and donating a portion of proceeds from ticketed events. Over the years, the organization has helped raise awareness and funds for numerous charitable partners, including:

• Bridge House

• Cartie

• The Center for Family Justice

• Collective Oyster Recycling & Restoration - CORR

• The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

• Fairfield Community & Economic Development

• Fairfield Museum & History Center

• Fairfield Parks & Recreation

• Fairfield Theatre Company

• Inspire Inc.

• Mercy Learning Center

• Norma Pfriem Breast Center

• Operation Hope

• Park City Presents

• Pequot Library

• Quick Center

• REACH Program

• Sandy Hook Promise

• SHU Community Theatre

• Sticks for Soldiers

• Swim Across the Sound

• Trinity Spiritual Center

• THRIVE Cooperative Center for Wellness

• Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

• Women in Need

• Working Moms of Fairfield County

• WPKN Radio

ConnectFairfield is also proud to collaborate with generous sponsors who share a passion for community engagement, including BMW of Bridgeport, ComForCare Home Care, Jackie Davis & Co., Land Rover Fairfield, Massage Envy, M&T Bank, Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, Links Drinks, The Goddard School and Tito's Handmade Vodka

Through strong partnerships and a shared vision, ConnectFairfield continues to create events that entertain, inspire, and bring the community together.