Organization Type: Non-Profit
GREENWICH HOSPITAL‘s Lions Low Vision Center provides services to persons with low vision in Fairfield and Westchester counties. The Center helps those with moderate visual impairment to maximize their remaining vision and enhance quality of life. By appointment with a physician referral.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 10, 2013
Opened in 1998, their mission is to provide education and access to computer technologies to older adults.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 10, 2013
Private beach club with tennis courts, beach, and pool. There are 315 family members. The clubhouse, which can accommodate around 200 people, is generally for the use of members only. Occasionally, it has been the setting for a private function arranged by a non-member with the sponsorship of a member. Junior Sailing is available to sponsored […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 1, 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
Founded in 1705, this church is a member of the United Church of Christ.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 1, 2013
Volunteer advisory board working with the GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS on town management of Greenwich’s recycling programs. Members include representatives of the JUNIOR LEAGUE, GREENWICH GREEN & CLEAN, RTM members, the GARDEN CLUBS, refuse haulers, and private citizens.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 26, 2013
Private, nonprofit civil law firm which provide free legal advice and representation FOR THOSE WHO MEET LOW INCOME GUIDELINES. There is a pro-Bono coordinator who may provide an attorney free of charge. It is dedicated to advising, representing, and educating low-income individuals and families in matters relating primarily to civil law. Areas if specialty include; […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 24, 2013
A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) or attention-deficit disorders (ADHD). Their mission is to educate, guide, and inspire families through various resources.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 20, 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
Since 1954, the Ladies Auxiliary has supported the work of the COS COB VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY / FIRE POLICE PATROL. They organize fund raising for the Fire Department.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 5, 2013
Local chapter of a national nonprofit organization offering a broad range of activities for girls from grades K-12. Formerly six state councils with the Southwest Connecticut Girl Scout Council covering 15 towns. It is a United Way agency.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 5, 2013
United Way of Connecticut is the state association for 15 independent United Ways in the State. As a professional association, they support Connecticut’s local United Ways in their work to improve life in each of their towns and communities. At the State level, United Way of Connecticut parallels the local work of individual United Ways […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on August 28, 2013