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The inaugural Wheel-a-Thon was not merely a fun event, but a significant step towards supporting Good Sports, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and financial support for youth athletic programs in high-need areas. Continue Reading →
A community-wide virtual diaper drive begins This Mother’s Day. Continue Reading →
Patty de Mata passed away unexpectedly on April 29. The Western Middle School PTA has set up a GoFundMe for a memorial. Continue Reading →
The April 26 event was a lively cocktail fundraiser to support the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s mission to preserve and enhance the tree canopy of Greenwich to benefit our community, health, and quality of life. Continue Reading →
The April 11 Memories Matter event for the ADDF, founded by brothers Leonard and Ronald Lauder, raised money for Alzheimer’s research. Continue Reading →
Keynote Speakers Include Actress, Author and Mental Health Ambassador Stéphanie Szostak and Author and Spiritual Coach Gabrielle “Gabby” Bernstein. Continue Reading →
Adopt A Dog, based in Armonk, NY, had a great turnout for their reunion of adopted dogs on Saturday on the lawn of Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. As the skies cleared, an adoptees reconnected with shelter staff and volunteers, families shared their heartfelt adoption stories. Director Courtney Bellew said that in the 3+ years she had been the director at Adopt A Dog, adoptions had increased five-fold, and this year they anticipated another increase. Continue Reading →
A new walking path connecting two neighbors, Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence and The Nathaniel Witherell, was completed last November thanks to work donated by a local, family-run business, A. Vitti Excavators, LLC of Stamford. Continue Reading →
The gala is the YMCA of Greenwich’s largest annual fundraiser and all proceeds support the YMCA of Greenwich’s commitment to providing programs and services that serve the diverse needs of the Greenwich community. Continue Reading →
Neighbor to Neighbor’s recent Spring Luncheon allowed attendees to stand together and fight hunger in the area. The Greenwich nonprofit currently serves over 575 households weekly with food and household essentials. The April 3 luncheon served as a call to action for like minded individuals to advocate for their neighbors in need. The event featured inspiring speeches by Lydia Fenet (Auctioneer, Author, Podcast Host), K. Brent Hill (NTN Executive Director), Angelique Dawson (Chair), and Kristen Shapiro and John Schulman (Co-Presidents). Additionally, a profound testimony of gratitude was given by Neighbor to Neighbor client “Kayte L.” Continue Reading →