Organization Category: Youth and Family
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 Sagan Medvec on April 14, 2014
Established in 1982, this private eating disorder facility in Glenville is committed to helping patients overcome all types of eating disorders – from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating, obesity and much more. For over 30 years, Wilkins Center has shown that the majority of eating disorder patients can be cured, and most others will improve […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 14, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on April 7, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on April 4, 2014
This office handles all civil legal matters for the state including consumer and environmental protection, child support and protection, health, seniors, Native Indians and casinos, and charities. It also represents other state agencies in the courts.
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 1, 2014
Private nonprofit agency active in the area of education for high-performing, low-income children, established by Greenwich residents Caesar and Carlos Arredondo. It initiates and develops educational programs such as the Link Program (a 4-week academic enrichment session for young people held at private schools in Greenwich and New Haven), after-school programs, and preschool programs for […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 1, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on March 26, 2014
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 Sagan Medvec on March 24, 2014
Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Stamford and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. Areas of expertise include cancer care, heart services, orthopedics and women’s health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 20, 2014
Volunteers On Call is a 501(c)3 dedicated to creating, coordinating, and strengthening service opportunities for residents of Fairfield County. They aim to mobilize the local community in the common goal of service.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 17, 2014