Greenwich United Way
Founded in 1973, the Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut works to connect people to volunteer service opportunities and provides resources to nonprofit organizations. Each year, we recruit thousands of volunteers to give their time and talent to the community and help hundreds of nonprofit agencies fulfill their missions. In June 2012, The […]
Incorporated in 1985, Pacific House previously know as “Shelter for the Homeless” serves lower Fairfield County by providing temporary housing to homeless men, striving to obtain permanent supportive housing and services for men and women tailored to meet their relevant needs, and empowering people to help themselves achieve their greatest level of self-sufficiency.
FAMILY CENTERS’ Housing Resource Program locates and places clients living with long-term mental illness in safe, stable and affordable housing in lower Fairfield County. Program staff provides an array of supportive services necessary to maintain community living and prevent psychiatric hospitalizations. In addition to providing housing, the program also assists clients gain community and government entitlements, […]
Founded in 1933 as the Community Chest and Council, this nonprofit organization identifies and responds to the health and human service needs of the community. They raise funds and provide financial support to critical programs offered by non-profit agencies. Greenwich United Way helps children and youth, strengthens families and the community at large, assists persons […]
Founded in 1923, this is a local branch of an international service organization dedicated to helping the blind and visually impaired. The Greenwich Lions Club collects used eyeglasses for donation to the needy. Membership is open to all.
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 […]
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.
Town transfer station receiving Household or Commercial Trash/Garbage (MSW) and Recyclables and Single Stream (SSR). Residential Dumping Permit Decal (or current PARK PASS, see TOWN OF GREENWICH PARK PASS OFFICE (BEACH CARD), and a Vehicle Dumping Permit are required. You may also apply at the Scale House on site. Non-Residential Dumping Permit Decal – Agents of Greenwich residents or Greenwich businesses […]
Founded in 1982, this is the world’s largest private relief organization. Keeping overhead under 2%, it sends relief flights of medicine, medical equipment, and nutritional items to victims of natural disasters, famine, and war in 137 countries around the world.
The library, named for John Perrot, a British loyalist and Old Greenwich’s first private schoolmaster, was founded in 1904 by his descendants. It is an independent institution, though Perrot and the GREENWICH LIBRARY system share the same database including online catalog and internet service.
A regional branch of a national nonprofit organization founded in 1904. They recruit, screen and train caring adults to act as mentors and then match them with children. They operate on the premise that a one-to-one relationship with an adult provides the support a child needs to grow and mature into a responsible adult. No […]
Town facility offering cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities for seniors. Any Greenwich resident age 55 and older who is able to function without assistance is welcome. Transportation is available by reservation either by calling the Senior Center, or by calling CALL A RIDE directly. The offices of the GREENWICH COMMISSION ON AGING, USE (an […]
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