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The Perfect Provenance will highlight a variety of repurposed, reclaimed or eco-friendly items in its in-store exhibit including using recycled paper for Café 47 menus and introducing composting to its clientele. Continue Reading →
Scouts were unable to set up outside grocery stores and many collection bags were not left outside homes because of the snow accumulation. Continue Reading →
“And it’s not just about the sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee,” said Club president Kammi Mehta.
Numerous other activities will entertain the crowds before and after they take in all the pancakes they can eat. The event now includes free pediatric eye screenings for kids age 2-6, Face Painting by Wells, door prize drawings all morning, meeting and greeting a few FIDELCO guide dogs, and live musical entertainment. Continue Reading →
About 200 volunteers showed up for the beach clean up on Sunday. Continue Reading →
“We have a Director of Safety, who you see daily in the hallways of the Club and the parking lot during pick-up; we have cameras in many locations in the building; and we continuously train and develop our staff regarding the safety of your children.” – Bobby Walker Jr, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Continue Reading →
At the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, the Torch Club organized a toiletries drive. Items included toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, soap, body wash, and feminine products – all of which are staples for most people in Greenwich. But for many others, these items are not to be taken for granted. Continue Reading →
It’s a beautiful day for a clean up! Collection areas will be primarily along the shorelines of the Cove, Sound and Eagle Pond, as areas along the roadways are limited due to snow cover. The sun is shining brightly now and it is high tide, so we are hoping for some more melting and increased access. Remember work gloves, bucket, waterproof boots and warm clothing! Continue Reading →
The mission of The Undies Project is to provide new underwear to men, women and children in need to improve their lives. Underwear is the most under-donated, and most needed, item of clothing that many of us take for granted. No one should be deprived of the simple, daily necessity of clean underwear. Hygiene and physical comfort are only a part of this basic human need. New, clean underwear also provides dignity and self esteem. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich United Way hosted the Reading Champions Summit & Volunteer Workshop on Tuesday at Greenwich Town Hall for the more than 120 Reading Champions volunteers, potential volunteers and the public. “Over the years our literacy support program has grown in importance and size and is now active in all 11 Greenwich Elementary Public Schools and four after-school programs,” said David Rabin, President and CEO of the Greenwich United Way. Rabin said program expansion is planned to reach the unmet needs of even more students. The growing number of trained volunteers provides support through one-on-one weekly sessions that students benefit from throughout the school year. Reading Champions helps develops the skill necessary for emerging readers to succeed and inspires greater confidence.”
Literacy expert Joan Kelley, Ed. Continue Reading →
The shindig promises an incredible wine auction, boot stompin’ entertainment and a unique Southern barbecue menu designed especially for the event by Chef Phil Iannuccilli. All proceeds raised will help fund the award-winning shelter, counseling and community-based programs provided by Kids In Crisis. Continue Reading →