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Businesses with a Generous Heart

Money, time, and commitment to support worthwhile causes.

Whether you are looking for sound financial advice, a healthy fitness program or the perfect dress for your big event, you want a business to provide quality service with value. How much greater is the experience when you know that your exchange helps support worthy community causes? Here are three outstanding businesses that also give back.

Diddel & Diddel  has been helping clients achieve their financial goals through Connecticut Wealth Management, Asset Management, Life Insurance and Financial Planning for nearly 40 years. With a commitment to excellence in all that they do, they believe in the power of giving back. A project near and dear is Baskets from Heaven –helping to feed families Thanksgiving meals for over 30 years.

Aimee Elsner is a mother, wife, yoga instructor, triathlete and cancer survivor who has been fundraising for the Bennett Cancer Center since 2017 with a fun-filled event, Beer Yoga for Hope. You don't have to do yoga or drink beer to enjoy the party. Aimee and her husband, Tim opened Connecticut Power Yoga to create a space to connect community. Join them for complimentary SUNday sunrise (9a) Yoga in Mill River Park over the summer.

A Step Ahead is a family owned business providing memorable and unique fashion knowledge for over 40 years to ensure that you look fabulous for your special event - prom, wedding or any celebration. They also serve as fairy godmothers for the Cinderella Project, a program that recycles new and gently worn prom dresses, shoes, jewelry, and handbags to ensure that every young girl has the opportunity to radiate at her prom.

  • Baskets from Heaven
  • Beer Yoga for Hope
  • Cinderella Project