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Ridgefield Area Chapter of National Charity League Celebrates Inspiring Year of Philanthropy
Annual gathering honors top Ridgefield volunteer milestone earners.
RIDGEFIELD, CT, June 8, 2026 - On May 27, 2026, the Ridgefield Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) gathered its community of mothers and daughters for its annual All-Chapter Awards Ceremony. The evening served as a celebration of the chapter's collective contributions, outstanding individual achievements, and powerful community impact over the past year.
The evening commenced with a welcome from three-year Chapter President, Yenny Reed, who shared impressive statistics regarding the chapter’s massive impact this year. Reed announced that the Ridgefield Chapter successfully partnered with approximately 40 different non-profit organizations and collectively logged more than 5,000 philanthropy hours over the course of the year.
The ceremony honored individual members who went above and beyond in their volunteer commitments. Special distinction was given to the top 25 individual hour earners through the Chapter's "NCL Giving Grace Awards," alongside prestigious recognition from the National Service Honor Awards program.
NCL Giving Grace Awards (Top 25 Chapter Volunteers)
Recognizing the 25 individual members who contributed the highest volume of service hours to local community partners this year (ordered by hours completed):
- Adelle Reed (Class of 2027) – 267 hours
- Aidan Reed (Class of 2027) – 267 hours
- Cecelia Saltus (Class of 2031) – 97.75 hours
- Emily Buther (Class of 2031) – 93.75 hours
- Rileigh Quinn (Class of 2030) – 77.5 hours
- Hailey Carone (Class of 2026) – 68 hours
- Juliette Lisk (Class of 2031) – 61.5 hours
- Marin Almstead (Class of 2028) – 54.5 hours
- Marietta Tammaro (Class of 2028) – 47.5 hours
- Nisha Sankaran (Class of 2028) – 45 hours
- Layla Escribano (Class of 2030) – 41 hours
- Jada Metzger (Class of 2028) – 38 hours
- Rhona Brosnan (Class of 2027) – 38 hours
- Caitlin Hill (Class of 2029) – 37.75 hours
- Isla Sugg (Class of 2028) – 36 hours
- Chloe Caterina (Class of 2026) – 35.5 hours
- Caitlin Michalowski (Class of 2026) – 35.25 hours
- Lillian Gundersen (Class of 2028) – 35 hours
- Adele Nixon (Class of 2028) – 34.75 hours
- Michaela Duffy (Class of 2031) – 34.5 hours
- Katya Rowe (Class of 2030) – 33 hours
- Claire Heck (Class of 2031) – 32.5 hours
- Grace Fomin (Class of 2029) – 32 hours
- Elaine Mann (Class of 2031) – 30.5 hours
- Caitlin McGratty (Class of 2028) – 29 hours
National Service Honor Awards, Youth (Ages 11-15)
National benchmarks acknowledging sustained civic commitment and exceptional leadership in service:
- Cecelia Saltus – Gold (139 hours)
- Avery Kelly – Gold (110 hours)
- Rileigh Quinn – Gold (107 hours)
- Emily Buther – Gold (103.75 hours)
- Isla Sugg – Gold (101 hours)
- Nisha Sankaran – Silver (81 hours)
- Juliette Lisk – Bronze (71.75 hours)
- Marin Almstead – Bronze (71 hours)
- Madeleine Mosebrook – Bronze (66.5 hours)
- Michaela Duffy – Bronze (55.5 hours)
- Layla Escribano – Bronze (52.5 hours)
- Lillian Gundersen – Bronze (52 hours)
- Caitlin Hill – Bronze (50.5 hours)
National Service Honor Youth Awards, Young Adult (Ages 16+)
Distinguished high-threshold national awards specifically recognizing older youth members for profound volunteer commitments:
- Adelle Reed – Gold (309 hours)
- Aidan Reed – Gold (309 hours)
- Eleanor Jones – Gold (265 hours)
- Katherine Swiatowicz – Silver (236 hours)
- Shannon Rush – Silver (205 hours)
- Hailey Carone – Silver (183.5 hours)
- Claudia Padilla – Bronze (127 hours)
- Melanie Mosebrook – Bronze (118.45 hours)
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About the National Charity League, Inc. – Ridgefield Chapter The National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a premier national non-profit organization of mothers and daughters (grades 7-12) who join together in a commitment to community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences. The Ridgefield Chapter serves the local community through hands-on volunteerism, empowering young women to become compassionate leaders and impactful citizens. To learn more or explore membership opportunities, please visit: www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ridgefieldarea/.
