Greenwich United Way

 A community roundtable investigates mental health and substance abuse in the Greenwich community. The focus of education should be on fostering emotional stability in our youth, rather than demonizing drugs.  GREENWICH, Conn., — At the Greenwich United Way’s Community Planning Council’s March meeting, the Chief Operating Officer at Liberation Programs, Cary Ostrow, offered a different perspective on the opiate epidemic Liberation […]

Organization’s new Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions Program, one of its three ‘Direct Impact Programs’, is now fully funded for three years under the organization’s new dual philanthropic model. Greenwich Alliance for Education was the initial funder for Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions over sixteen months ago and also closed the three-year funding goal in […]

The Greenwich United Way volunteer program, Reading Champions, turns ten this year. The program was inspired by Greenwich resident and retired teacher, Joan Lowe, who guided the program in collaboration with Greenwich Public Schools during the fall of 2008 at North Mianus School. Today the program has expanded to engage over 100 active volunteers who […]

The Greenwich United Way Board of Directors Annual Meeting happened on Wednesday, January 24, at the Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Members of the Organization’s staff and Board welcomed five new Board members; Karen Chaplin, Grace Lockhart Djuranovic, Jaime Eisenberg, Mario Forlini and Eva Maria Janerus. Four members retired from the Board; […]

Last month the Greenwich Jr United Way (GJrUW) launched a Hoodie Drive at Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Eastern Middle School and Christ Church Nursery School to collect warm clothing for Neighbor to Neighbor. In addition, the teens at Brunswick School organized a fundraiser to help support the Annual Campaign at Greenwich United Way. “This unique […]

GREENWICH, Conn., Monday, December 18, 2017 — On Tuesday, November 21, the Greenwich United Way Community Planning Council hosted its monthly discussion forum which focused on youth and featured a conversation with Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jill Gildea. According to the Greenwich United Way’s Needs Assessment, the community places a high priority on meeting the needs […]

Fundraising for grants that support critical health, education and self-sufficiency programs in the Greenwich community. GREENWICH, Conn., Monday, November 27, 2017 – With only one month left until the Greenwich United Way awards its grants as part of their Community Investment Process, they are seeking the support of the Greenwich community. Households will shortly receive […]

Greenwich Dance Studio and Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich Host Fundraiser for Champions Programs GREENWICH, Conn., Monday, October 16, 2017 — The Greenwich United Way is expanding the organization’s Champion’s programs, spearheaded by their Reading Champions program, to include other subject areas including Math, Homework and Finance Champions over the next year. To help […]

Task force revises process to include new priority areas; mental health, youth, and self-sufficiency. GREENWICH, Conn., Friday, September 15, 2017 — Greenwich United Way will launch their 2017-18 Community Investment Process (CIP) later this month. This year, the application process will be open to all human services agencies serving Greenwich residents. In addition, Greenwich United Way is […]

Close to 20 local programs received grant extensions during the 2016-17 fiscal year following the latest Community Investment Process. GREENWICH, Conn., Friday, September 8, 2017 — Greenwich United Way CEO, David Rabin, sent a letter to all existing Community Investment grantees on May 24, with the news that the organization would be providing additional funds […]

GREENWICH, Conn. – Tentative plans to relocate the Greenwich United Way office to a new home in town are underway. The current office building at 1 Lafayette Court is expected to be offered for sale on the real estate market just after Labor Day. A top priority for Greenwich United Way CEO, David Rabin, is […]

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 30th GREENWICH, Conn., July, 26, 2016 — Greenwich United Way is looking for artists with a connection to Greenwich, Connecticut to submit designs inspired by reading for a chance to have their design featured on Wu & Y (www.wuandy.com) joggers and yoga pants during the month of October. The collaboration is the first for […]