Greenwich United Way
Established in 1917, the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce has over 800 active members and is a non-profit business organization. The Chamber is an advocate for the interests of the business community, as well as for maintaining the town’s quality of life and its residential integrity. They handle complaints about local businesses when submitted in writing.
Established in 1997, this nonprofit organization provides entrepreneurial training to women and men who want to develop or expand a small business. They also offer professional development, computer classes, and a workforce development initiative; high-quality, low-cost programs and services for business people at every stage of professional and business development.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of civilian volunteers donating tens of Thousands of hours doing Vessel Safety Checks, Public Education Courses, Search and Rescue patrols, Maritime Domain Awareness missions and Marine Safety. They assist the United States Coast Guard in all its functions except direct Law Enforcement or Military missions. They volunteer in the community, on […]
State-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut. Because housing discrimination disproportionately affects people with low incomes, the Center focuses on the intersection of poverty and housing discrimination. The Center also assists Connecticut homeowners who have been hit hardest by the nation’s ongoing foreclosure crisis.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation promotes philanthropy to build and sustain a vital and prosperous community where all have the opportunity to participate and thrive. The Foundation was formed in 1992 when the Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford and Five Town (comprised of Westport, Wilton, Weston, Norwalk and Darien) foundations, and the Fairfield County Foundation merged. Thanks to […]
Founded in 1954 as the Coffee Hour Club, this is a nonprofit organization of about 250 men. The group is actively involved in a variety of social, recreational, and volunteer activities. The association holds weekly business meetings at First Presbyterian Church followed by a speaker. Other special interest groups such as; Opera Club, walking group, […]
Community Centers, Inc. was founded in 1955 by the Community Chest (the forerunner of the United Way). The purpose of CCI is to promote the personal and social potential of those members of the Greenwich community who are economically marginalized, have special needs, or are isolated from the mainstream. CCI’s goal is to support diversity, […]
ALL GREENWICH LIBRARY patrons are welcome to take advantage of this service, not just AARP eligible members. This program offers free tax assistance by trained volunteers to anyone who needs help preparing their federal and state tax returns. For married couples filing jointly, both will have to sign return. Bring the following: • Proof of identification […]
Private nonprofit agency active in the area of education for high-performing, low-income children, established by Greenwich residents Caesar and Carlos Arredondo. It initiates and develops educational programs such as the Link Program (a 4-week academic enrichment session for young people held at private schools in Greenwich and New Haven), after-school programs, and preschool programs for […]
Begun in 1964 by the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, this thrift shop accepts donations, see below, and sells them in their thrift shop. They make a specialty of holiday items, including children’s Halloween costumes. Funds raised go to benefit the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF […]
Independent, nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1975. They provide free door-to-door transportation for Greenwich’s ambulatory senior citizens, over age 60, who lack other means of transportation. Three cars provide rides five days a week to anywhere in Greenwich for any purpose; doctors, drug stores, attorneys, banks, shopping, hair appointments, rides to the polls on election […]
Founded in 1976, this is a nonprofit health-care agency. They help the medically underserved by providing preventive, primary care and supplemental health care services along with health education in a culturally sensitive manner regardless of ones ability to pay. Complete health care services, regardless of race, income and insurance status.
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