Organization Type: Non-Profit

GREENWICH REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE

Official organization of the Republican Party of the Town of Greenwich, responsible for nominating candidates to municipal and state ballots, raising funds for and running various election campaigns, and producing slates of delegates for party conventions.

Written by on August 18, 2014

CONNECTICUT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The SBDC promotes and encourages the creation and growth of small business by providing sound business advice through free professional counseling, seminars, technical assistance and education for business owners and entrepreneurs, in one-on-one or group training environments.

Written by on August 17, 2014

CT PARENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER

A state-wide organization in leveraging parent engagement efforts, providing resources and services to anyone who has a stake and/or role in children’s educational success. It is committees to partnering and collaborating with the CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CSDE), local education agencies, community and faith-based organizations, colleges and universities and others to help ensure that families of all backgrounds […]

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CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

A support group with the purpose of developing healthy relationships. Using the 12-step and 12-traditions program, the group works to develop healthy relationships.

Written by on August 16, 2014

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY – CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

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.

Written by on August 14, 2014

THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER SOUTHWEST

The American Job Center Network provides services to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking jobs and job search assistance at no cost. Job seekers are afforded convenient access to the employment, education, training and information services they need at a single location. All are welcome and encouraged to visit the American Job Center Network and use the […]

Written by on August 10, 2014

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH

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.

Written by on August 5, 2014

FAMILY REENTRY

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 […]

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BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER STAMFORD

Founded in 1968, Birthright takes a non-moralistic, non-judgmental approach toward helping women with unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy dilemmas.

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COMPASSION AND CHOICES

Founded as the Hemlock Society in 1980 with the goal to assure freedom of choice at the end of life, this is now the largest, oldest and most comprehensive non-profit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life.

Written by on July 28, 2014

YERWOOD CENTER

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.

Written by on July 25, 2014

URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, INC.

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 […]

Written by on July 24, 2014