Organization Category: Jobs
This community-based, free home repair program helps homeowners and community centers who are financially unable to maintain their properties. Begun in 1986 as an AMERICARES program, Homefront became independent in 2009 having averaged 100 properties each year. Organized volunteers provide free improvements and repairs to those selected based on individual need, number of volunteer teams, […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 21, 2014
An all volunteer group that identifies needs in the community and provides humanitarian services. They donate needed items or fund-raise directly for a cause; raise awareness about local needs and ways to help; customize volunteer projects that help others and the community; and collaborate with other local groups, organizations and businesses.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 21, 2014
The Greenwich LWV has about 300 members, is the largest chapter in Connecticut and was founded in 1921. The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization whose mission is to encourage the active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
Nonprofit, independent volunteer organization that prepares and delivers meals to Greenwich residents at home. Anyone, regardless of age, who is temporarily or permanently disabled, or recuperating from an illness or operation, may use this service. This independent chapter was started by the WOMAN’S CLUB in 1960.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
The Highway Division is responsible for: Construction, maintenance and repair of approximately 265 miles of public highway Repair and replacement of approximately 145 miles of sidewalks Maintenance of storm drain infrastructure in the Town right-of-way and Town easements Street cleaning Snow and ice removal from the public roadways, public sidewalks, parking lots, Board of Education […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
Abilis (ABLE-ISS), a nonprofit, United Way agency previously was known as Greenwich ARC. It began in Greenwich in 1951, when parents and the local Junior League and Community Chest joined forces to help children with developmental disabilities. Today, Abilis meets the myriad needs of people with developmental disabilities – not only in childhood, but throughout […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
Station #4 (of eight), in operation since 1903. It is an emergency/fire company with over 30 volunteers as well as some career firefighters.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014
Station #8, serves Greenwich, primarily back country. It is all professional,but volunteers from other stations may be called upon to respond as needed.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014
A non-profit, non-sectarian, all volunteer organization founded in 1997. They are dedicated solely to providing information on end-of-life decisions. They are affiliated with the national Funeral Consumers Alliance, which coordinates over 150 State and local groups. FCA has forms to deal with issues including living wills, financial organization, and body, organ and tissue donation. They have information on […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014
Station #3, a volunteer fire fighting and rescue operation, serving Greenwich since 1891.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014
Station #6, an all-volunteer fire company which began operations out of a cow barn in 1948. It is a nonprofit organization.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014
The Department of Parks and Recreation, consists of four divisions, RECREATION (sports listed separately), MARINE and FACILITY OPERATIONS, PARKS AND TREES and the GRIFFITH E HARRIS GOLF COURSE.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 26, 2014