Organization Category: Volunteer Opportunities
This FAMILY CENTERS program helps individuals and families attain a greater sense of self-sufficiency through counseling, goal planning, job-skills training, life skills and family support. RITE is open to residents living in Stamford […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 17, 2017
The Commission on Aging has been an official department of TOWN government since 1975. It is the TOWN agency responsible for the needs of Greenwich’s older residents. Volunteer members serve […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 13, 2017
Founded in 1933 as the Community Chest and Council, this nonprofit organization identifies and responds to the health and human service needs of the community. They raise funds and provide […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 13, 2017
CLICC is a literacy and mentoring program for incarcerated parents and their children in the lower Fairfield County area. We are a nonprofit pilot program, working with substantial support from […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 4, 2016
The Department of Human Services is divided into 6 Programs – ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & SENIOR SERVICES, all listed separately. […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on February 2, 2016
A private, nonsectarian nonprofit organization founded in 1975. They improve lives through the exchange of food, clothing and basic living essentials. All items are distributed at no cost on a […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 21, 2014
This community-based, free home repair program helps homeowners and community centers who are financially unable to maintain their properties. Begun in 1986 as an AMERICARES program, Homefront became independent in […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 21, 2014
An all volunteer group that identifies needs in the community and provides humanitarian services. They donate needed items or fund-raise directly for a cause; raise awareness about local needs and ways to […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 21, 2014
Nonprofit, independent volunteer organization that prepares and delivers meals to Greenwich residents at home. Anyone, regardless of age, who is temporarily or permanently disabled, or recuperating from an illness or operation, […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
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 […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
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 […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
Station #4 (of eight), in operation since 1903. It is an emergency/fire company with over 30 volunteers as well as some career firefighters.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 30, 2014