Organization Category: Youth and Family

GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LOAN FUND, INC.

The Greenwich High School Student Loan Fund offers financial assistance to GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL graduates for full-time college undergraduate education by providing interest-free loans of up to $5,000 a year (12 month period) for four years. New applications must be submitted for each year a loan is requested. The education may be technical preparation as […]

Written by on June 11, 2014

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC.

 Development Fund, Inc was established in 1989 as a nonprofit organization to finance the development of affordable housing. Since then, it has grown to a loan fund with over $93 million in funds under management that encompasses programs for pre-development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable housing as well as down payment and closing cost […]

Written by on June 11, 2014

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Student Employment Service helps employers who want to fill jobs find Greenwich Students and Graduates (Ages 14 – 25) looking for work. Jobs range from one-time or temporary assignments to regular part-time and full-time positions and community service work.  The service is free to both to Students and Employers, thanks to the sponsorship of Greenwich […]

Written by on June 2, 2014

CONNECTICUT POISON CONTROL CENTER – UCONN HEALTH CENTER

Established in 1957, The Connecticut Poison Control Center provides emergency poison information to members of the public whose loved ones are exposed to toxic substances, and to the health care professionals who care for them. Most exposures involve children under six years of age, but adults can be poisoned, too. These emergency services are free.

Written by on May 27, 2014

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH

Begun in 1908 as the Greenwich Boys’ Club, the original clubhouse was built in 1939. Girls were welcomed in 1985, and extensive renovations completed in 2006.  This nonprofit organization’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people (ages 6-18), especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  […]

Written by on May 21, 2014

GREENWICH BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION

The Board of Estimate & Taxation is responsible for the proper administration of the financial affairs of the Town including the issuance of the annual recommended Budget and setting the Town tax mill rate. The Board also acts on requests for additional appropriations, transfers and allotments made during the fiscal year.  The Town’s Annual Report, […]

Written by on May 20, 2014

WOMEN’S MENTORING NETWORK

Founded in 1990, this is a nonprofit organization which provides career, educational, and personal resources to empower low-income women and their families. It serves lower Fairfield County and helps disadvantaged women enter the job market. Though its an education career resource center, they provide education and training for better jobs as well as preparing for […]

Written by on May 20, 2014

AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE

Learn about current rules of the road, operating your vehicle safely in today’s challenging driving environment, and adjusting to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This 4-hour course is offered every other month. @ GREENWICH HOSPITAL

Written by on May 18, 2014

CONNECTICUT – PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF GREENWICH

One of the state’s 123 probate courts.  Responsible for the following; probating wills and the administration of estates overseeing testamentary and living trusts determining title to real and personal property construing the meaning of wills and trusts appointing guardians for the mentally retarded appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals committing […]

Written by on May 14, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

Founded in 1903, Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). This is a non-profit, 206-bed community teaching hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine.  It offers a full range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and preventive programs and […]

Written by on May 8, 2014