Raising Empathy: How Andi Sklar Inspires Philanthropy in the Next Generation
In a world where busyness is a badge of honor and digital distractions often dominate, Westport’s Andi Sklar has quietly built a legacy that’s anything but ordinary. Her work as a community advocate and fundraiser is well known throughout Fairfield County, but what makes her story especially compelling is the way she has seamlessly woven philanthropy into the fabric of her family life—raising not just funds, but the next generation of givers. For Sklar, philanthropy isn't a side project or seasonal effort—it’s a way of living. From lemonade stands in her driveway to large-scale hospital initiatives, she brings her children along for the ride, teaching them that making a difference doesn’t require wealth or perfection—just intention and heart. Modeling Service at Home Andi Sklar’s philanthropic philosophy starts at home. Rather than waiting for the perfect time to introduce her children to giving, she integrated it into their lives from the earliest age. That mindset helped shape th...