Greenwich United Way
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 […]
Local chapter of a national organization offering information and referral, education, health and wellness programs, family and social support services, programs designed to address accessibility issues, long-term care assistance and much more for people with MS in Fairfield and Litchfield counties. In 2007 the Western Connecticut and Greater Connecticut chapters joined forces.
Begun in 1984, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing crime by counseling criminal offenders and their families. It works within all areas of the criminal justice system, acting as consultant to courts and probation agencies, prisons, halfway houses, and parole boards in designing pre-release family therapy programs and programs for potential offenders. There are […]
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.
Founded in 1968, Birthright takes a non-moralistic, non-judgmental approach toward helping women with unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy dilemmas.
Begun in 1943, and later named after Dr. Joyce Yerwood, the first black female doctor in Connecticut, this resource center provides education and personal development opportunities to Stamford’s diverse community. The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford now operates the programs.
Founded in 1969, this is one of over 100 local affiliates. Their mission, at the Urban League of Southern Connecticut (ULSC), is to enable African Americans and other minority groups to secure and sustain economic self-reliance and parity through education and instruction. The vision of ULSC is to unify, inspire and empower through leadership, advocacy […]
Main branch of the Greenwich public library system. Other Branches BYRAM SHUBERT, COS COB AND PERROT MEMORIAL. Collections include fiction, nonfiction, large print books, downloadable library, general reference, business services, health information, CDs, DVDs, traditional and streaming audio, audio books, foreign language materials, travel resources, local history collection, and lending art. Copy machines are available.
The Commission administers programs under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The Commission is dedicated to supporting service and civic engagement to strengthen communities throughout Connecticut. In partnership with the Office of Higher Education, the Commission funds and supports programs that encourage all Connecticut residents to volunteer.
Local branch of an international volunteer organization providing year-round training, athletic competitions, sports, and recreation events for mentally-challenged individuals. The Southwest region is comprised of 3,198 athletes and partners competing in 25 local programs.
Town board responsible for the public schools. It sets policy and standards for teachers; decides grade organization and district boundaries; manages school properties; negotiates teachers’ contracts; and hires the Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Administrator. The board is bipartisan and unpaid. Two members from each party are elected every 2 years in odd-numbered years […]
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.
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