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.
Organization Type: Non-Profit
UJA FEDERATION OF GREENWICH
Nonprofit Jewish philanthropic organization. The Greenwich branch heads up a coalition of Greenwich Jewish organizations that works to coordinate efforts by the various synagogues and Jewish groups to develop youth programs and adult educational programs for the community. It also provides funds for the rescue and resettlement of Jews worldwide as well as supporting local […]
CONNECTICUT BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Founded in 1928, this branch is part of a national, private, nonprofit organization supported by membership of Connecticut businesses and professional groups. BBB acts as a neutral third-party to help Connecticut consumers and businesses resolve marketplace disputes. BBB is the resource to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses.
CONNECTICUT COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling is a private, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Council’s mission is to reduce the prevalence and impact of problem and pathological gambling on individuals, families, and society.
COCAINE ANONYMOUS
Support group for people addicted to cocaine and other substances.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
A chapter of an international, community-based association of recovering addicts offering support groups for people addicted to heroin, narcotics, and pain-killing drugs.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL – ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER
Begun in 1980, a full spectrum of care and services are offered for inpatient and/or outpatient treatment of alcohol and drug dependency including medical care, counseling, support groups, education, and family support.
GREENWICH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Private nonprofit emergency ambulance service started in 1986. Each ambulance team has a Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician. GEMS is the sole provider of emergency services to the TOWN OF GREENWICH. Their mission is to provide pre-hospital medical care of the highest quality and in the most cost effective manner. GREENWICH POLICE respond with GEMS to all […]
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
International support group for alcoholics. There are more than 50 meetings a week – mornings, afternoons, and evenings – at locations all over Greenwich. The answering service, staffed by volunteers, can provide the current schedule of AA meetings in Greenwich. It can also provide information and guidance for someone who thinks he or she might be an […]
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH
Chartered in 1959, this league is part of an international nonprofit organization. The JLG has 900 women members, over age 21, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. It has designed and […]
MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
MedicAlert Foundation® is a non-profit, charitable, and membership-based organization dedicated to the well being of others. Founded in 1956 by Dr. Marion and Chrissie Collins, the foundation’s mission is to protect and save lives by serving as the global information link between members and emergency responders during medical emergencies and other times of need.
CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK
Nationwide nonprofit organization, founded in 1981, which arranges free air travel for cancer patients and bone marrow donors and recipients to or from recognized treatment centers by using empty seats on corporate aircrafts. There is no financial need requirement to use this service, but the patient must be able to walk and cannot require any […]