WESTCHESTER BEE-LINE
The Bee-Line Bus System operates over 60 routes that include local, limited-stop and express buses, providing service within Westchester, to the Bronx, Manhattan and Putnam. It connects in Port Chester with the CT Route Bus.
Organization Category: Health
VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Founded in 1912, this non-profit agency provides professional nursing and support services, senior care management, physical rehabilitation, health education, community wellness programs and compassionate hospice care for adults and children throughout Fairfield County.
CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
The Bureau of Rehabilitative Services brings together the programs that were formerly known as the Department of Social Services’ Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, the Board of Education and Services for the Blind, the Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, the Workers’ Rehabilitation Program and the Driver Training Program for People with Disabilities. They provide services […]
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY CARE, INC.
Since 1974, this statewide, private, nonprofit agency has assisted the elderly and disabled to remain independent in their homes. They identify choices and provide services to help people of all ages, abilities and incomes to live at home.
AIDS ALLIANCE OF GREENWICH
Nonprofit organization of private citizens and corporations, town agencies, and civic groups advocating for the needs of individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS. They provide educational programs, emergency funds, and support groups.
CONNECTICUT – STATE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a network library of the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. They lend books and magazines in recorded formats along with the necessary playback equipment, and materials in braille, FOR FREE, to any Connecticut adult or child who is unable […]
CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
By statute, DSS is the state agency responsible for administering a number of programs under federal legislation, including the Food Stamp Act, the Older Americans Act, and the Social Security Act. The department is also designated as a public housing agency for the purpose of administering the Section 8 program under the federal Housing Act.
THE OSBORN
This senior living community is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1892. Sterling Park, the independent living community on the Osborn’s 56-acre campus, offers apartments and garden homes, parking, dining options, and more.
GREENWICH WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER
Opened in 1988, this walk-in medical center seeks to provide patients with prompt medical care for illnesses, injuries and other related non-emergency health issues. The center can provide; x-rays, blood testing, suturing for small gashes, limited laboratory tests, routine physical exams, immunizations for camps, schools and pre-employment, drug screenings and dispense medicines.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
A non-profit, volunteer health organization dedicated to Kidney Awareness, Prevention and Treatment. Their mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, and to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease. They work to increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF CONNECTICUT
Founded in 1982 as a support group, this nonprofit organization provides information, education, advocacy, professional training and support groups on epilepsy.
THE TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION
The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping families with premature infants in and around Fairfield County, Connecticut. Premature birth of a child can be a shocking, isolating and frightening experience for many families. Although area hospitals are able to meet most premature infants’ medical needs, the emotional and other needs […]