The Greenwich LWV has about 300 members, is the largest chapter in Connecticut and was founded in 1921. The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization whose mission is to encourage the active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Special Interest Groups (14)
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREENWICHLearn More
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RAMP – ROCKIN’ APPALACHIAN MOM PROJECTLearn More
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.
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GREENWICH REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEELearn More
Official organization of the Republican Party of the Town of Greenwich, responsible for nominating candidates to municipal and state ballots, raising funds for and running various election campaigns, and producing slates of delegates for party conventions.
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICHLearn More
A non-discriminatory, social service agency established in 1983 whose mission is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages while embracing Jewish wisdom, tradition and compassion. JFS is funded by the United Way, UJA Federation of Greenwich, the town of Greenwich, and private donations.
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COMPASSION AND CHOICESLearn More
Founded as the Hemlock Society in 1980 with the goal to assure freedom of choice at the end of life, this is now the largest, oldest and most comprehensive non-profit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life.
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY GROUPLearn More
Local branch of an international nonprofit organization working to end human rights abuses and to raise the awareness of human rights issues locally.
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UJA FEDERATION OF GREENWICHLearn More
Nonprofit Jewish philanthropic organization. The Greenwich branch heads up a coalition of Greenwich Jewish organizations that works to coordinate efforts by the various synagogues and Jewish groups to develop youth programs and adult educational programs for the community. It also provides funds for the rescue and resettlement of Jews worldwide as well as supporting local […]
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICHLearn More
Chartered in 1959, this league is part of an international nonprofit organization. The JLG has 900 women members, over age 21, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. It has designed and […]
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GREENWICH BAR ASSOCIATIONLearn More
Begun in 1933 as a professional association for Greenwich attorneys.
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GREENWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT – EMERALD SOCIETYLearn More
A nonprofit, fraternal organization of Irish-American police officers.
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CONNECTICUT AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE – GREENWICH COUNCIL AGAINST GUN VIOLENCELearn More
Established in 1993, their mission is to identify, develop, and promote passage of legislation designed to enhance gun safety. CAGV will pursue this mission at the local, state and national levels. GREENWICH COUNCIL AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE is a partner in this coalition.
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TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.Learn More
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.