Organization Category: In-Kind Donations
Begun in 1908 as the Greenwich Boys’ Club, the original clubhouse was built in 1939. Girls were welcomed in 1985, and extensive renovations completed in 2006. This nonprofit organization’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people (ages 6-18), especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 21, 2014
During the summer of 1958, a fellow police officer had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and was confined to GREENWICH HOSPITAL. His family faced seemingly expensive medical expenses. The GREENWICH POLICE organized benefit dinners and even made personal donations to the family but it was simply not enough. The idea was born to form a, “club”, […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 15, 2014
This Town division enforces local laws pertaining to the keeping of dogs, cats and other animals. They supervise animal adoptions when pets are not claimed by their owners. Animal control officers will remove sick or injured deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, and domestic pets if they have bitten someone. These cases are regarded as potentially […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 15, 2014
Founded in 1949, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester has been the leading non-profit organization in Westchester and Fairfield County. These programs include person-centered planning, life skills training, socialization, educational programming with a strong emphasis on recreational activities for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 5, 2014
Opened in 1921, this nonprofit thrift shop is sponsored by the GREENWICH HOSPITAL AUXILIARY. All proceeds directly support GREENWICH HOSPITAL.
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 23, 2014
The Town offers summer tennis courts, lessons, clinics, tournaments and social round robins on its 34 all-weather courts located throughout the town at 11 locations; BINNEY PARK, BRUCE PARK, BYRAM SHORE PARK, CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHRISTIANO PARK, EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER, EASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL, GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL, LOUGHLIN AVE. PARK, WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PEMBERWICK PARK. Public […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 14, 2014
Begun in 1964 by the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, this thrift shop accepts donations, see below, and sells them in their thrift shop. They make a specialty of holiday items, including children’s Halloween costumes. Funds raised go to benefit the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 26, 2014
Nonprofit consignment shop sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship of the SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 24, 2014
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC) is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). Habitat CFC is an independent, locally run, IRS 501(c) (3) organization, headquartered in Bridgeport and working throughout Coastal Fairfield County. Habitat CFC was founded in 1985 as Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bridgeport, and has now […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 16, 2014
Local branch of an international service organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness and helping the blind and sight impaired. It was founded in 1933, and membership is open to all.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 1, 2014
Local chapter of a national organization providing support groups and information for victims of drunk drivers. It’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. Phone service and the website are available in Spanish.
Written by Sagan Medvec on February 27, 2014
Goodwill – Greenwich is part of Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut. They serve people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other barriers to employment. Their mission is to help people achieve independence and self-sufficiency through job training and other support services. Goodwill – Greenwich is a Donation and Career Center. You must deliver your donation to a […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on February 25, 2014