THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Founded in England and established in the U.S. in 1978, this organization provides support and assistance to families following the death of a child of any age.
Organization Category: Youth and Family
GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Year-round integrated preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds with special needs and regularly developing children. Admissions for regularly developing children are by lottery. Programs are located in elementary schools around Greenwich.
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, CONNECTICUT CHAPTER
Local chapter of a national organization providing support groups and information for victims of drunk drivers. It’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. Phone service and the website are available in Spanish.
GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT – CAREER CENTER & DONATION CENTER
Goodwill – Greenwich is part of Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut. They serve people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other barriers to employment. Their mission is to help people achieve independence and self-sufficiency through job training and other support services. Goodwill – Greenwich is a Donation and Career Center. You must deliver your donation to a […]
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREENWICH COUNCIL & CAMP SETON
Chartered in 1912 to serve Greenwich, this is the only independent chapter of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to instilling ethical values in young boys. Advancement is the process by which youth members progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. To advance, a youth member fulfills specific requirements, usually including active participation, skill […]
INCLUDEnyc (RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC.)
Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, RCSN serves families of children and young adults in NYC with all disabilities – social, cognitive, physical, and behavioral – with an emphasis on the city’s highest-needs families and communities, and the organizations that serve them. They focus on individual advocacy, specialized trainings and community awareness events. […]
CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION
A non-profit organization that was founded in 1979 to promote innovative ventures in energy and other industries. Citizens Energy is best known for its heating oil program, which has provided millions of low-income Americans with free and discounted health oil for more than 30 years.
GREENWICH ROTARY CLUB
Greenwich Rotary club is an organization of professional men and women working or living in the Greenwich community. Rotary’s commitment is “Service above Self” channeled through Club, Vocational, Community, International, and Youth services.
TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT GREENWICH TOWN HALL – AARP
Free, Seasonal Tax Program, staffed by certified volunteers from the Greenwich Community and the Retired Men’s Association / RMA in association with the AARP. The program offers assistance for taxpayers who need help preparing their federal and state tax returns. Walk-in help, no appointment necessary. For married couples filing jointly, both will have to sign return. BRING […]
GREENWICH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Nonprofit organization awarding annual scholarships to deserving Greenwich High School seniors and children of GEA members. It also administers three scholarship funds established in memory of Greenwich teachers Judy Carey, Kay Foster, and Marjann Dadakis for students who plan to attend college with the goal of becoming a teacher.
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF GREENWICH – STAMFORD
La Leche League meetings are free. Babies and nursing children are always welcome. Go for breastfeeding support, share your own parenting successes, troubleshoot a nursing challenge, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of motherhood.
LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC.
Private, nonprofit substance abuse prevention and treatment program. They offer comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention and treatment programs, diagnosis, detoxification, methadone services, eating disorders, residential, halfway, transitional housing programs, outpatient services, community education programs, information and referrals. The Liberation Team caters to the area’s poor and working poor with service offerings for older adults, men, […]