Organization Type: Non-Profit

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT

Local branch of an international volunteer organization providing year-round training, athletic competitions, sports, and recreation events for mentally-challenged individuals. The Southwest region is comprised of 3,198 athletes and partners competing in 25 local programs.

Written by on July 22, 2014

ADOPTION HEALING

Adoption Healing in conjunction with Adoption Crossroads is the largest network in the world for helping those separated by adoption with over 400 adoption search and support groups world-wide. A not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charity, Adoption Healing has adoption related literature, support groups, healing weekends, conferences and a nightly chat. We are dedicated to helping people […]

Written by on July 21, 2014

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center – Greenwich

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Specialty Center provides families with access to nationally ranked specialties closer to home. The expertise of Yale Medicine board-certified pediatric specialists is supported by a multidisciplinary team who care for the clinical, developmental and social needs of children and their families. In addition to physicians, advanced practice providers and […]

Written by on July 18, 2014

AMERICAN RED CROSS – GREENWICH CHAPTER

Greenwich Chapter of international nonprofit and humanitarian organization chartered in 1914. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers, the generosity of donors and strength of partnerships.

Written by on July 15, 2014

EYE CARE AMERICA

Founded in 1985 as a public service foundation of EyeCare America, this is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Their mission is to preserve sight by raising awareness about eye disease and providing access to medical eye care. EyeCare America is design to serve the medically under-served and provides eye […]

Written by on July 14, 2014

REBUILDING TOGETHER FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Founded in 1988, this is a nationwide  community-based organization. Rebuilding Together Fairfield County, Inc. provides assistance to low-income homeowners who are not able to cover the costs of home repair. Typically, these individuals are elderly or have a disability or are families with children. Nonprofit facilities such as schools, shelters and daycare centers are also included.

Written by on July 14, 2014

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BOARD, INC (HEALTHY MINDS CT)

The Southwest Regional Mental Health Board was created by State mandate to assess and promote mental health and addiction services in Southwestern Connecticut. This role includes conducting a bi-annual needs assessment of the region; identifying unmet needs and working with regional and state agencies to plan for services; and evaluating DMHAS (Department of Mental Health […]

Written by on July 14, 2014

NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY / NEON – NORWALK ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NOW

Norwalk Housing Authority will integrate NEON’s programs and services in 2016. NEON declared bankruptcy in 2014. Previously, in 2012 NEON (Norwalk) and her sister organization CTE (Stamford), the Committee on Training and Employment merged into one agency. Their mission is to provide economically disadvantaged residents of the greater Norwalk and Stamford area with the range of […]

Written by on July 10, 2014

COMMUNITY PLATES

Community Plates is a nonprofit organization, that exists to get that surplus food from the trash can, dumpsters and landfills to where it can make a difference in shelters, soup kitchens, food banks and food pantries.

Written by on July 10, 2014