Organization Category: Jobs
A grass-roots effort to promote the dignity and self-worth of the mothers of Appalachia by mentoring and providing resources to help them nutritionally, financially, and to become self-supporting. Amy Guerreiri owns Rockin’ Water and Upper Crust Bagel Company in Old Greenwich.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 23, 2014
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Written by Sagan Medvec on September 22, 2014
Pathways, Inc. was founded by a group of Greenwich families in 1981 who were concerned about the lack of housing and services for their family members who suffered from severe mental illness. At this time, state psychiatric institutions were discharging many patients with severe mental illness back into the community. These communities were not equipped […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 22, 2014
Founded in 1949, the Banksville Independent Fire Department is an all-volunteer organization located along the New York – Connecticut border in the Town of North Castle, Westchester County, NY. With the state line running through the tiny hamlet of Banksville, BIFD is chartered and provides services in both New York and Connecticut. In Connecticut, BIFD […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 20, 2014
This department responds to incidents of mass casualty, disaster or bio-terrorism. They coordinate with the Town of Greenwich municipal departments, agencies, such as the Red Cross, Greenwich Hospital, private industry and businesses.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 19, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 16, 2014
Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. Membership is open to U.S. armed force veterans who served on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 15, 2014
DAV is a veterans advocacy and assistance group. Their core mission is to fulfill our country’s promises to the men and women who served. All are invited; veterans and civilians, men and women, young and old. The Greenwich Chapter #50 became inactive in JUN 2002.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 11, 2014
Established in 1973, this is an outpatient alcohol and substance abuse health-care program for teens and their families coping with substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. Sponsored by LIBERATION PROGRAMS.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 11, 2014
The Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1984, as a grassroots, self-help, education, support and advocacy organization. It’s made up of parents, relatives and friends of people who have mental illness. The group is dedicated to the eradication of the stigma of mental illness and the improvement of the quality of life of those affected by those […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 8, 2014
The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. They enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 8, 2014
This agency enforces several federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, disability, or age. MA – Regional Office has jurisdiction over Connecticut. Call the 800 number for information and get pre-screened by an intake representative before visiting the office or take an ONLINE ASSESSMENT EEOC works with Fair Employment Practice […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 7, 2014