Organization Category: Youth and Family

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.

The Triangle Community Center’s mission is to help strengthen the sense of pride, identity and visibility of the LGBTQ community in Fairfield County, CT, as well as to work with the greater community to foster and promote a more welcoming place for all.

Written by on November 18, 2013

FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Founded in 1984, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc., a fully recognized I.R.C. 501 (c) (3) charity, is lower Fairfield County’s primary hunger-relief organization. They provide food to more than 83 non-profit agencies and programs that serve low-income people in our six town service area through bags of groceries and congregate meals. These […]

Written by on November 15, 2013

ARCH STREET TEEN CENTER – GREENWICH TEEN CENTER

An independent, nonprofit center for teens which offers social, recreational, and educational programs and events on weekend evenings and occasionally on weekdays. Founded in 1993, it is open to Greenwich students and residents, the mission of The GTC is to provide teens with a safe environment in which to connect and socialize with their peers.

Written by on November 6, 2013

ADOPT-A-DOG

Begun in 1981, this is a nonprofit volunteer pet-placement agency dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable dogs and cats.  The Armonk location, purchased in 1999, is a full-service shelter.

Written by on October 29, 2013

GREENWICH TAXI COMPANY

Taxi company dispatching cars from an office on the eastbound side of the Greenwich Railroad Station. Taxis serve all of Greenwich and may also be hired to go to out-of-town locations such as airports or New York City.

Written by on October 28, 2013

MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Support Group for parents of multiples since 1958.  They have over 500 members from many parts of Connecticut and Westchester County. The group shares information, practical experience, and expertise on parenting.

Written by on October 15, 2013

CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES

Private, nonprofit civil law firm which provide free legal advice and representation FOR THOSE WHO MEET LOW INCOME GUIDELINES. There is a pro-Bono coordinator who may provide an attorney free of charge.  It is dedicated to advising, representing, and educating low-income individuals and families in matters relating primarily to civil law.  Areas if specialty include; […]

Written by on September 24, 2013

SMART KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) or attention-deficit disorders (ADHD). Their mission is to educate, guide, and inspire families through various resources.

Written by on September 20, 2013

CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION

Begun in 2002 to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Their vision is that every such child can have a debt-free college education.

Written by on September 13, 2013

GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT

Local chapter of  a national nonprofit organization offering a broad range of activities for girls from grades K-12.   Formerly six state councils with the Southwest Connecticut Girl Scout Council covering 15 towns. It is a United Way agency.

Written by on September 5, 2013

UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT

United Way of Connecticut is the state association for 15 independent United Ways in the State. As a professional association, they support Connecticut’s local United Ways in their work to improve life in each of their towns and communities. At the State level, United Way of Connecticut parallels the local work of individual United Ways […]

Written by on August 28, 2013