Organization Category: Special Interest Groups

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREENWICH

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.

Written by on October 20, 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

GREENWICH REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE

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.

Written by on August 18, 2014

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH

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.

Written by on August 5, 2014

COMPASSION AND CHOICES

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.

Written by on July 28, 2014

UJA FEDERATION OF GREENWICH

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 […]

Written by on July 8, 2014

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH

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 […]

Written by on June 25, 2014

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