Organization Category: Jobs

GREENWICH RECYCLING ADVISORY BOARD

Volunteer advisory board working with the GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS on town management of Greenwich’s recycling programs. Members include representatives of the JUNIOR LEAGUE, GREENWICH GREEN & CLEAN, RTM members, the GARDEN CLUBS, refuse haulers, and private citizens.

Written by on September 26, 2013

CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES

Private, nonprofit civil law firm which provide free legal advice and representation FOR THOSE WHO MEET LOW INCOME GUIDELINES. There is a pro-Bono coordinator who may provide an attorney free of charge.  It is dedicated to advising, representing, and educating low-income individuals and families in matters relating primarily to civil law.  Areas if specialty include; […]

Written by on September 24, 2013

UNITED STATES SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION – STAMFORD

Stamford office of the U.S. Social Security Administration, serving residents of Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and New Canaan.  Callers may find it helpful to contact the 800 number before going over to the Stamford office, because the central switchboard can give instructions on what documents to bring and set up appointments in the Stamford office.  See […]

Written by on September 23, 2013

NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY

The FCC and the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection, offer the DO NOT CALL program which allows the public to have their home telephone numbers and cell phone numbers removed from telemarketing lists. Any business doing phone solicitations in the state cannot legally call a person on that list 31 days after the number […]

Written by on September 23, 2013

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, JIM HIMES

Jim Himes, a Democrat represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his third term. He is a member of both the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.  He holds the seat formerly held by Chris Shays for ten terms.

Written by on September 16, 2013

CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION

Begun in 2002 to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Their vision is that every such child can have a debt-free college education.

Written by on September 13, 2013

GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT

Local chapter of  a national nonprofit organization offering a broad range of activities for girls from grades K-12.   Formerly six state councils with the Southwest Connecticut Girl Scout Council covering 15 towns. It is a United Way agency.

Written by on September 5, 2013

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

Federal government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the U.S.  They handle issues of American citizenship, including asylum and refugee status, foreign student authorization, and inter-country adoption. The main telephone number connects the caller to an automated information recording (in English or in Spanish), and the option to speak to a live representative is eventually […]

Written by on September 5, 2013

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.

Written by on September 4, 2013

UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT

United Way of Connecticut is the state association for 15 independent United Ways in the State. As a professional association, they support Connecticut’s local United Ways in their work to improve life in each of their towns and communities. At the State level, United Way of Connecticut parallels the local work of individual United Ways […]

Written by on August 28, 2013