On Monday, May 18, Alma Rutgers will receive the Barbara Nolan Award from Barbara’s House. Barbara’s House, formerly CCI, is a Greenwich social service agency providing local residents with a wide range of free services including after school programs, individual and group counseling, workforce development initiatives, special needs support groups, and citizenship prep. The organization has been working in Greenwich for over 70 years and offers all its programs for free.
Alma Rutgers, who just retired as the organization’s board chair, has been a town leader for decades. Alma served in Greenwich town government for more than 30 years, including on the Board of Health, Housing Authority, and for 12 years as an elected member of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation.
For nine years she coordinated the diversity writing contest for the First Selectman’s Diversity Advisory Committee; the contest was subsequently named after her. Alma has been a columnist for Hearst Connecticut Media since 2010. And she’s been a member
of the board of directors of numerous nonprofit organizations in addition to her leadership of Barbara’s House.
Among the community awards Alma has received are the League of Women Voters Mary Award, the YWCA Spirit of Greenwich Award, and the Westchester Region Hadassah Hand of Healing Award. She is also the author of a forthcoming memoir, Gate of Return.
“Alma’s contributions to the growth that Barbara’s House has experienced over the past eight years cannot be overstated,” said current board co-chair Joe Cabrera. “Alma oversaw a significant budget increase, an organizational name change, the development of new programs and the solidifying of signature initiatives. She is truly emblematic of the spirit of our founder, Barbara Nolan and we are proud to honor her.”
Barbara’s House is located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Ste 100, Greenwich, CT 0830 Tel. 203-869-1276.
The awards luncheon will be held at Greenwich Country Club on May 18. Ticket information can be found here Events Barbara’s House.