Organization Category: Youth and Family

NEWPORT ACADEMY

Newport Academy provides teen treatment for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and co-occurring disorders.

Written by on July 22, 2015

THE ZAC FOUNDATION

Founded in 2008, the ZAC Foundation was founded by Karen and Brian Cohn, who tragically lost their son Zachary in a pool drain entrapment.  The ZAC Foundation is devoted to educating the public of the importance of water safety to insure no other family has to endure the loss of a child, and has partnered […]

Written by on April 21, 2015

PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP

Founded in 1997, Pro Bono Partnership provides free business and legal services to nonprofits serving the disadvantaged or enhancing the quality of life in neighborhoods in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Written by on October 22, 2014

BYRAM SHUBERT LIBRARY

The Library, is a branch of the Greenwich Library system. It was built-in 1974 and renovated in 2009 to double the original size.

Written by on October 21, 2014

GREENWICH TOWN CLERK

The Town Clerk’s office is the official State recording agency for the Town. This includes vital statistics (marriage, birth, death) records, dog & shellfish licenses and all documents related to ownership of real property.

Written by on October 20, 2014

ABILIS

Abilis (ABLE-ISS), a nonprofit, United Way agency previously was known as Greenwich ARC. It began in Greenwich in 1951, when parents and the local Junior League and Community Chest joined forces to help children with developmental disabilities.  Today, Abilis meets the myriad needs of people with developmental disabilities – not only in childhood, but throughout […]

Written by on October 20, 2014

FUNERAL CONSUMER ALLIANCE OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

A non-profit, non-sectarian, all volunteer organization founded in 1997.  They are dedicated solely to providing information on end-of-life decisions. They are affiliated with the national Funeral Consumers Alliance, which coordinates over 150 State and local groups. FCA has forms to deal with issues including living wills, financial organization, and body, organ and tissue donation. They have information on […]

Written by on September 30, 2014

RAMP – ROCKIN’ APPALACHIAN MOM PROJECT

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 on September 23, 2014

ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT REQUEST SERVICE

The only authorized online source to obtain a free credit report under federal law. You can get a free report from each of the three national reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, every 12 months. Other sites may offer free credit reports, but they may charge you for another product if you accept a free report.  (They […]

Written by on September 22, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – PARENTS EXCHANGE

Begun as a Junior League project in 1980, this parents self-help group offers parenting classes and support groups divided according to the age of the child, from 4 months through high school.   The program is sponsored by COMMUNITY HEALTH at GREENWICH HOSPITAL.

Written by on September 19, 2014

SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT AGENCY ON AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

A private, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1974. As a designated Area Agency on Aging, SWCAA is a funding source for federal and state dollars for the elderly in the fourteen town region of southwestern Connecticut.  Their mission is to provide leadership and resources to meet the needs of the rapidly growing elderly population and to […]

Written by on September 11, 2014

LIBERATION PROGRAMS – FAMILY & YOUTH OPTIONS

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 on September 11, 2014