Organization Type: Non-Profit
Begun in 1864 as a response to the needs of working women in Waterbury. It offers programs encouraging girls ages 6-18 to make thoughtful decisions to lead confident and healthy lives. Programs are facilitated by trained, professional staff.
Written by Sagan Medvec on January 31, 2013
Inspirica, formerly known as St. Luke’s LifeWorks, began as an outreach effort of St. John’s Episcopal Church in the late 1800s. Changing to meet the needs of the community, LifeWorks became an independent non-denominational charity in 1987. Today, services are provided to more than 400 adults and children who face homelessness each year at 10 […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on January 15, 2013
State affiliate of a national organization funding educational programs and research to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
Written by Sagan Medvec on December 17, 2012
Local chapter of an international charitable and fraternal organization. They support a number of Greenwich youth and civic organizations.
Written by Sagan Medvec on December 16, 2012
Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from 6 – 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are 6 – 12 years old and stay for one or two weeks. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on December 12, 2012
Established in 1982 in memory of Susan Davis Lloyd, a Westport teenager who died of cancer while a senior at Staples High School. This nonprofit organization awards scholarships and is dedicated to providing educational scholarships to Fairfield County students who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Written by Sagan Medvec on December 7, 2012
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center is dedicated to the task of helping you and your children find ways to live your lives in peace, without the threat of violence, intimidation or abuse.
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 20, 2012
Built in 1970, The Mews was the first senior living residence in downtown Greenwich. It is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to keeping seniors living independently. Assisted Living is also available as is short-term and respite stay.
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 7, 2012