As part of our commitment to education & career, the DEC NETWORK® provides several free seminars to the local community and offers pro bono services to families in need.

In addition, the DEC NETWORK sponsors an annual scholarship to a Ridgefield High School student who plans to pursue a college education upon graduation. The selection criteria include demonstration of a positive attitude, enthusiastic spirit, academic integrity and community/ school leadership.

DEC scholarship recipients include:

1.  Kil Ho Lee  Class of 2011, University of Michigan
2.  Kerrie Riley  Class of 2012, University of Richmond
3. Lauren Peterson  Class of 2013, University of Virginia
4. Alex Trombetta  Class of 2014, Boston College 
5. Aislinn Walsh Class of 2015, University of Connecticut
6. Adam Lobelson, Class of 2016, University of Connecticut

Finally, the DEC NETWORK has supported several organizations including:

• The IECA Foundation

• Inspire a Life, Rice Memorial High School

• Fred's Team, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City Marathon

• Connecticut Special Olympics

• Ridgefield's Boys and Girls Club

• Keeler Tavern Museum

• Visiting Nurse Association

• A Better Chance (ABC House)