Organization Category: Jobs

CONNECTICUT REPRESENTATIVE, LIVVY FLOREN

The Honorable Representative Floren, a Republican, represents the 149th district (which covers western and backcountry Greenwich and part of north Stamford) in the Connecticut House of Representatives. First elected in 2001. Representative Floren is the Assistant Republican Leader of the House.

Written by on April 15, 2014

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

The Norwalk DMV is one of ten full-service branch offices of the state agency handling learners permits, drivers licenses, driving tests, automobile registrations, boat registrations (for boat license, contact Coast Guard or DEP – listed separately), handicapped parking permits, photo ID cards for non-drivers or seniors, and regulation auto dealers and repairers. It does not perform safety […]

Written by on April 14, 2014

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION – TENNIS PROGRAMS

The Town offers summer tennis courts, lessons, clinics, tournaments and social round robins on its 34 all-weather courts located throughout the town at 11 locations;  BINNEY PARK, BRUCE PARK, BYRAM SHORE PARK, CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHRISTIANO PARK, EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER, EASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL, GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL, LOUGHLIN AVE. PARK, WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PEMBERWICK PARK. Public […]

Written by on April 14, 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

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Fairfield County Community Foundation promotes philanthropy to build and sustain a vital and prosperous community where all have the opportunity to participate and thrive. The Foundation was formed in 1992 when the Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford and Five Town (comprised of Westport, Wilton, Weston, Norwalk and Darien) foundations, and the Fairfield County Foundation merged. Thanks to […]

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

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

TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT GREENWICH LIBRARY – AARP

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 on April 4, 2014

CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

State regulatory and enforcement agency responsible for protecting citizens from marketplace fraud and physical injury. LICENSE – licenses, registrations, and permits for more than 200 types of jobs and businesses REGULATE –  enforce many federal and state laws, investigate consumer complaints and mediate disputes between consumers and businesses MONITOR – protect citizens from unfair businesses and unsafe […]

Written by on April 1, 2014

RUMMAGE ROOM

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 on March 26, 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