Jani Salant has been
elected President of The Young Women's League of New Canaan (YWL) for the
2010-2011 year. Jani, formerly First Vice President under Kelly
Daniel, looks forward to continuing the YWL’s tradition as a leading an
influential group within the New Canaan community.
The YWL provides
hands on volunteers for organizations in New Canaan and throughout Fairfield
County including the New Canaan Library, Person-to-Person, New Canaan’s senior
care centers and several others. The League also hosts major community
events and fundraisers including the Holiday Market, Easter Egg Hunt and it's
newest fundraiser, The American Girl Fashion Show. The YWL’s fundraising
efforts support the group’s Giving Fund, which awards grants to charitable
organizations. In 2010, they donated over $83,000 to more than 30
charitable organizations in New Canaan and greater Fairfield County.
As the YWL’s new President, Jani looks
forward to leading the organization through the next year, while focusing on
the new Giving Theme of KIDS: Knowledge, Independence, Development and
Safety.
For more information please contact Jennifer Laurence, Publicity Chair at publicity@ywlnewcanaan.org.