Organization Category: Veterans
Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. Membership is open to U.S. armed force veterans who served on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 15, 2014
DAV is a veterans advocacy and assistance group. Their core mission is to fulfill our country’s promises to the men and women who served. All are invited; veterans and civilians, men and women, young and old. The Greenwich Chapter #50 became inactive in JUN 2002.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 11, 2014
Senior Services are geared to adult residents, fifty years of age and above and may include members of their immediate family. They provide a broad range of services to individuals and families who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living in the community. Home visits are easily arranged […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on August 17, 2014
Greenwich Chapter of international nonprofit and humanitarian organization chartered in 1914. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers, the generosity of donors and strength of partnerships.
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 15, 2014
This clinic provides general internal medical care for immediate and chronic health concerns, preventative medical care, physical exams, diagnostic lab testing, general x-rays, and limited immediate pharmacy services to qualified veterans living in southern Fairfield County. Appointments must be made in advance. Surgery and treatment by specialists are provided at other VA facilities. The nearest […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 1, 2014
Founded in 2009, this local chapter is one of 800 covenant groups nationwide. They provide support to Military Families. The group’s purpose is not to duplicate what the Government does, but to fill in the gaps.
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 6, 2013
The National Guard Foundation was established in 2003 by then Lieutenant Governor Jodi Rell. The organization works to provide support to service men and women serving around the world. The National Guard has a rich history. Over time, the Guard has transformed from localized colonized militia to a modern national military force with global reach. The […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 25, 2013
Private veterans club. They hold monthly meetings and sponsor social activities. Members organize and participate in patriotic observances such as placing flags on veterans’ grave sites in Greenwich. There is a new forty foot flagpole in front of their headquarters with a brick memorial pavilion. Memorials for deceased vets, former commanders, or chaplains are available […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 1, 2013
Local post of a national organization for veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces overseas during time of conflict or war.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 19, 2013
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 Sagan Medvec on September 13, 2013