THE NEAR & FAR AID ASSOCIATION, INC., AN ALL-VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING AND FUND GRANTING ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF POVERTY IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY FINDING AND FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LIFE'S MOST BASIC NECESSITIES, AS WELL AS THOSE THAT SEEK TO ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE.