Organization Category: Financial
Established in 1997, this nonprofit organization provides entrepreneurial training to women and men who want to develop or expand a small business. They also offer professional development, computer classes, and a workforce development initiative; high-quality, low-cost programs and services for business people at every stage of professional and business development.
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 21, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on April 7, 2014
ALL GREENWICH LIBRARY patrons are welcome to take advantage of this service, not just AARP eligible members. This program offers free tax assistance by trained volunteers to anyone who needs help preparing their federal and state tax returns. For married couples filing jointly, both will have to sign return. Bring the following: • Proof of identification […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 4, 2014
Private nonprofit agency active in the area of education for high-performing, low-income children, established by Greenwich residents Caesar and Carlos Arredondo. It initiates and develops educational programs such as the Link Program (a 4-week academic enrichment session for young people held at private schools in Greenwich and New Haven), after-school programs, and preschool programs for […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 1, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on April 1, 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
Local chapter of the Connecticut State Dental Association. It maintains a list of the specialties of each member, and can mediate patient-dentist complaints.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 25, 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
A non-profit organization that was founded in 1979 to promote innovative ventures in energy and other industries. Citizens Energy is best known for its heating oil program, which has provided millions of low-income Americans with free and discounted health oil for more than 30 years.
Written by Sagan Medvec on February 18, 2014
Free, Seasonal Tax Program, staffed by certified volunteers from the Greenwich Community and the Retired Men’s Association / RMA in association with the AARP. The program offers assistance for taxpayers who need help preparing their federal and state tax returns. Walk-in help, no appointment necessary. For married couples filing jointly, both will have to sign return. BRING […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on February 2, 2014