Organization Type: Non-Profit

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREENWICH COUNCIL & CAMP SETON

Chartered in 1912 to serve Greenwich, this is the only independent chapter of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to instilling ethical values in young boys.  Advancement is the process by which youth members progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. To advance, a youth member fulfills specific requirements, usually including active participation, skill […]

Written by on February 25, 2014

INCLUDEnyc (RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC.)

Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, RCSN serves families of children and young adults in NYC with all disabilities – social, cognitive, physical, and behavioral – with an emphasis on the city’s highest-needs families and communities, and the organizations that serve them.  They focus on individual advocacy, specialized trainings and community awareness events. […]

Written by on February 25, 2014

CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION

A non-profit organization that was founded in 1979 to promote innovative ventures in energy and other industries. Citizens Energy is best known for its heating oil program, which has provided millions of low-income Americans with free and discounted health oil for more than 30 years. 

Written by on February 18, 2014

GREENWICH ROTARY CLUB

Greenwich Rotary club is an organization of professional men and women working or living in the Greenwich community. Rotary’s commitment is “Service above Self” channeled through Club, Vocational, Community, International, and Youth services.

Written by on February 6, 2014

TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT GREENWICH TOWN HALL – AARP

Free, Seasonal Tax Program, staffed by certified volunteers from the Greenwich Community and the Retired Men’s Association / RMA in association with the AARP.  The program offers assistance for taxpayers who need help preparing their federal and state tax returns. Walk-in help, no appointment necessary. For married couples filing jointly, both will have to sign return. BRING […]

Written by on February 2, 2014

GREENWICH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Nonprofit organization awarding annual scholarships to deserving Greenwich High School seniors and children of GEA members. It also administers three scholarship funds established in memory of Greenwich teachers Judy Carey, Kay Foster, and Marjann Dadakis for students who plan to attend college with the goal of becoming a teacher.

Written by on January 28, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – COMMUNITY HEALTH

The community health program was established in 1939 as Greenwich Tuberculosis Association, transformed in 1949 to the Greenwich Health Association, then in 1993 it became the community-based outreach program of GREENWICH HOSPITAL.  The program offers a variety of free and low-cost health promotion programs to residents and employees of corporations of southwest Fairfield and nearby […]

Written by on January 20, 2014

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF GREENWICH – STAMFORD

La Leche League meetings are free. Babies and nursing children are always welcome. Go for breastfeeding support, share your own parenting successes, troubleshoot a nursing challenge, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of motherhood.

Written by on December 3, 2013

LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC.

Private, nonprofit substance abuse prevention and treatment program.  They offer comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention and treatment programs, diagnosis, detoxification, methadone services, eating disorders, residential, halfway, transitional housing programs, outpatient services,  community education programs,  information and referrals.  The Liberation Team caters to the area’s poor and working poor with service offerings for older adults, men, […]

Written by on November 25, 2013

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

FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Founded in 1984, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc., a fully recognized I.R.C. 501 (c) (3) charity, is lower Fairfield County’s primary hunger-relief organization. They provide food to more than 83 non-profit agencies and programs that serve low-income people in our six town service area through bags of groceries and congregate meals. These […]

Written by on November 15, 2013

BOBBY FUND INC

Nonprofit organization raising funds for Downs Syndrome. Contributions have been made in support of local organizations such as ABILIS and PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING. The fund was established in 1991 in memory of Robert L. Ailleo Jr.  Jill, his mother, is an artist and his father is a dentist in Greenwich.

Written by on November 6, 2013