Greenwich United Way
One of the state’s 123 probate courts. Responsible for the following; probating wills and the administration of estates overseeing testamentary and living trusts determining title to real and personal property construing the meaning of wills and trusts appointing guardians for the mentally retarded appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals committing […]
Adult and Family Services are available to Greenwich residents and their families in need of basic human services, such as, housing, food, clothing, personal safety and access to health care. In addition to providing support in responding to crisis situations, such as preventing home eviction and utility shut-offs, they work to develop skills leading to self-sufficiency. They […]
The Community Partnership Program is one of six divisions of Human Services. They grant funds to partner agencies whose services/programs strengthen the community’s capacity in providing basic human services. The ultimate goal of the Community Partnership Program is to encourage local human service providers to collaborate in establishing a cost-effective network of quality services to […]
The BOARD OF SELECTMEN Office is the focal point of Greenwich town government. The salaried board consists of a first selectman (Full-Time Chief Executive) and 2 Part-Time Selectmen. All are elected for 2-year terms, beginning in DEC. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Under the direction of the First Selectman, the Town Administrator is responsible for all administrative functions […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Privately owned facility with 75 skilled-nursing beds. Long-term, comprehensive short-term, private or semi private available.
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.
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.
Inspirica, formerly known as St. Luke’s LifeWorks, began as an outreach effort of St. John’s Episcopal Church in the late 1800s. Changing to meet the needs of the community, LifeWorks became an independent non-denominational charity in 1987. Today, services are provided to more than 400 adults and children who face homelessness each year at 10 […]
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