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Downtown ‘Caffeine & Carburetors’ Raises $16,000 for Local Causes
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The biannual Caffeine & Carburetors that took place last month raised more than $16,000 for local causes. On June 22, thousands of people filled the streets of downtown New Canaan to admire the specialty and antique cars on display at the event founded by Doug Zumbach, owner of the coffee shop at Pine and Grove Streets. After benefitting the New Canaan Community Foundation and Waveny Park Conservancy last year, Caffeine & Carburetors in its first installment of 2025 raised thousands for the Automotive Assistance Fund. It helps New Canaan residents facing financial hardship with essential car repairs and maintenance. “We started the Automotive Assistance Fund because we saw a gap in the funding that’s available through New Canaan Human Services,” Director of Business Development of Caffeine & Carburetors Claire Drexler said.