Organization Category: Older Adults and Disabled

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 […]

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 […]

Written by on April 6, 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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Written by on March 24, 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 […]

Written by on March 24, 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 […]

Written by on March 1, 2014