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Building Hope, Needs Clearing House (NCH) Assist Bridgeport Food Pantry

The Building Hope Foundation Inc. in collaboration with The Needs Clearing House Inc. will be installing on Thursday August 27th a new Bilco door and repairing the basement access for the Blessed Sacrament food pantry located at 275 Union Avenue Bridgeport.
Going forward Building Hope will also serve as on-call advisors for the Church and Food Pantry. The food pantry serves hundreds of local residents in need, providing them with fresh produce, canned goods, basic staples and baked goods. Continue Reading →

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Letting the Sun Shine on Community Centers Inc “CCI”

While many Greenwich residents are familiar with Abilis, River House, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Family Centers there is one very busy social services agency in the heart of downtown Greenwich that is less often in the spotlight. Community Centers Inc., “CCI” for short, runs several homework clubs in Greenwich Public Schools. They offer citizenship and ESL programs for adults, services and social events for seniors in public housing, to name just a few of the valuable services. Continue Reading →

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Are You Thrifty? Who Isn’t? Get Yourself to the Rummage Room for the Weeklong Re-Opening Sale

The Rummage Room’s re-opening sale, featuring all manner of cashmere, Lily Pulitzer, trousers, skirts, coats, children’s clothes, shoes, pillows and brick-a-brack, continues all week, 10:00am til 5:00pm. If you are thrifty, you cannot miss this sale! All proceeds go to worthy charities that benefit women and children. Continue Reading →

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Calling Teen Volunteers, Greenwich Safe Rides to Launch Friday, Sept. 18

Greenwich Safe Rides needs more teen volunteers (driver’s license not necessary) to manage dispatching and help screened professional drivers navigate Greenwich on nine Fridays from 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. For those dates, view the complete article. To volunteer or inquire further, email [email protected].
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Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol: Last of the Mohicans

Once upon a time there was a fire police patrol attached to every fire company in Greenwich. These days the only two are in Cos Cob and Glenville. But what’s special about the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol (CCFPP) is that they serve the entire Town of Greenwich. They specialize in salvage work. They also protect the protectors and free up resources of Greenwich emergency personnel. Continue Reading →

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