Organization Category: Older Adults and Disabled

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

Comprehensive, holistic treatment is based on a personalized plan that changes with the evolving needs of each patient and family. The goal is to enhance the quality of life of terminally ill patients and provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. The patient’s physician guides the interdisciplinary care team. Members include skilled […]

Written by on April 23, 2014

CONNECTICUT FAIR HOUSING CENTER

State-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut. Because housing discrimination disproportionately affects people with low incomes, the Center focuses on the intersection of poverty and housing discrimination. The Center also assists Connecticut homeowners who have been hit hardest by the nation’s ongoing foreclosure crisis.

Written by on April 7, 2014

RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH

Founded in 1954 as the Coffee Hour Club, this is a nonprofit organization of about 250 men.  The group is actively involved in a variety of social, recreational, and volunteer activities. The association holds weekly business meetings at First Presbyterian Church followed by a speaker.  Other special interest groups such as; Opera Club, walking group, […]

Written by on April 6, 2014

EDGEHILL – CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Opened in 1999 this life-care, senior living community on 22 acres on the border of Old Greenwich is owned by Benchmark Senior Living. There are 200 one and two-bedroom apartments, some with dens, and several other larger floor plans. There are approximately 300 residents. There are also 20 assisted-living suits and 60 nursing-care beds which […]

Written by on April 4, 2014

COMMUNITY CENTERS INC.

Community Centers, Inc. was founded in 1955 by the Community Chest (the forerunner of the United Way). The purpose of CCI is to promote the personal and social potential of those members of the Greenwich community who are economically marginalized, have special needs, or are isolated from the mainstream. CCI’s goal is to support diversity, […]

Written by on April 4, 2014

CONNECTICUT – ATTORNEY GENERAL

This office handles all civil legal matters for the state including consumer and environmental protection, child support and protection, health, seniors, Native Indians and casinos, and charities. It also represents other state agencies in the courts.

Written by on April 1, 2014

CALL-A-RIDE OF GREENWICH, INC.

Independent, nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1975.  They provide free door-to-door transportation for Greenwich’s ambulatory senior citizens, over age 60, who lack other means of transportation. Three cars provide rides five days a week to anywhere in Greenwich for any purpose; doctors, drug stores, attorneys, banks, shopping, hair appointments, rides to the polls on election […]

Written by on March 24, 2014

OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE

Founded in 1976, this is a nonprofit health-care agency. They help the medically underserved by providing preventive, primary care and supplemental health care services along with health education in a culturally sensitive manner regardless of ones ability to pay. Complete health care services, regardless of race, income and insurance status.

Written by on March 24, 2014

FRIENDS OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE

Founded in 1997, Friends of Autistic People is a non-profit, parents’ support group dedicated to bringing about an environment where adult children with autism can be assured of receiving high-quality care and assistance after they turn 21. FAP is the only charitable organization in Connecticut that advocates appropriate services for adults on the entire spectrum […]

Written by on March 24, 2014

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COASTAL FAIRFIELD COUNTY

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 on March 16, 2014

LIONS CLUB OF OLD GREENWICH

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 on March 1, 2014