Family-Friendly 2-Mile Walk Supports Promising New Research and Treatments for Rare Childhood Disease Niemann-Pick Type C. Continue Reading →
9th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for Saturday, Oct 3 at Tod’s Point
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Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund Acknowledges Generous Gift from the Danish American Club
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This donation is the largest single gift to the Trust Fund to date and will provide significant resources to advance the work of the Trust Fund. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Real Estate, Danish American Club Inc, Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust
Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Greenwich’s Natural Heritage
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Protecting more than 1,000 acres across 82 preserves, a local conservation organization celebrates five decades of protecting the places that define the character of our community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Land Trust, Urling Searle, Will Kies
The Undies Project Launches Dignity Drawers Program with Back-to-School Drive
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Community-wide underwear drive will help expand school-based program following successful pilot program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
Neighbor to Neighbor Announces New Board and Staff Changes as Need Rises
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Neighbor to Neighbor has been Greenwich’s only dedicated food pantry for more than 50 years, filling gaps in the community with the support of donors, volunteers, and partners. As needs shift, the organization has shifted with them. And today, the need is greater than ever. Rising costs of food, gas, and other everyday expenses, along with changes to eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, have pushed Neighbor to Neighbor’s client numbers up 13% compared to this time last year. And more than 11,000 families across Fairfield County are at risk of losing some or all of their SNAP benefits, a change expected to have a ripple effect on Neighbor to Neighbor and other food pantries in the area. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Adam Leader, Bobbie Walker, Chris Asmis, Elizabeth Mulligan, Ellen-Jane Moss, Geoffrey Erickson
Greenwich Alliance “Transition to College” Program Builds Confidence for the Journey Ahead
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Greenwich Alliance for Education led a two-week Transition to College “T2C” program for Greenwich High School AVID graduates who will be first-generation college students this fall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, AVID, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Ingrid Gillespie, Julie Faryniarz, Liberation Programs
Greenwich Dept of Human Services Fund Launches Annual Boots & Shoes Drive
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Many Greenwich families are preparing children for the new year with school supplies, clothing, and properly fitting shoes. For families facing financial hardship, these expenses can force difficult choices.The program helps local children start school with confidence. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
Annual Filling in the Blanks “Unite to Fight” 5K to Combat Childhood Hunger Set for Aug 23, 2026
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Filling in the Blanks (FITB), a nonprofit dedicated to combating childhood hunger, is excited to announce the Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K, presented by Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, set to take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at a new location of Mill River Park in Stamford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering
SoundWaters Flotilla Raises Over $40K to Support Long Island Sound Education
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The milestone event raised more than $40,000 to help fund SoundWaters hands-on education programs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Boccuzzi Park, flotilla, Soundwaters
Avon Theatre in Stamford Launches Transformative Renovation Project of Historic Movie Theater
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The Avon is closed for construction, which began in January 2026, and is slated to reopen in Spring 2027. The new theater will feature three state-of the art cinemas, all new seating, expanded educational facilities, welcome community gathering spaces including a cafe and wine bar, and will be ADA compliant. Also, the renovation will bring the latest projection and sound technology including a 4K laser projection system and Dolby Atmos sound. Continue Reading →