“If you can put a smile on someone’s face, it’s got to be done.” – Joe Marini Continue Reading →
Santa Makes an Appearance in Cos Cob; Lands on Chicken Joe’s Roof
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Avon Theatre Premieres Avon Auction 2020, Unique Gifts for the Holidays!
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The Avon, an iconic historic cinema, located in Downtown Stamford since 1939, has been blessed with many donations from local businesses, celebrities, destination getaways and Avon patrons. Auction bidders will find something for even the most discerning relative! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving
Impact Fairfield County Honored for Transformational Work on Inspirica Garden, Longstanding Partnership
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Inspirica, the largest provider of services to the homeless in lower Fairfield County, was the recipient of Impact FFC’s inaugural $100,000 Impact Grant in 2016, which funded the creation of its Early Childhood and Parenting Program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Holiday, Volunteering, Impact Fairfield County, Inspirica
Card Writing Campaign Aims to Brighten the Holidays for Witherell Residents
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Since visitor restrictions are in place to help protect the residents at Nathaniel Witherell from COVID-19, The Greenwich Commission on Aging is asking the people who live in Greenwich to help make the holidays merry by sending personally signed Christmas/Holiday cards with a note of cheer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, The Greenwich Commission on Aging, The Nathaniel Witherell
Board of Human Services Coat Drive is Making a Difference, Runs through Dec 15
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On Wednesday Ms Queen and Mr. Medina traveled to Pacific House Men’s Shelter in Stamford with a car loaded to the ceiling with men’s coats. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Board of Human Service, coat drive, Jeff Medina, Leroy Jordan, Natalie Queen, Pacific House
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol to Host Operation Santa
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Upcoming future available dates include Dec 12-13 and 12-20. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Police & Fire, Volunteering
GHS Outreach Club Textile Drive is a Win-Win
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During the pandemic, people are finding themselves with time to clean out closets, drawers, basements, attics and garages. Weeding out? What better time than to donate to the Greenwich High School Outreach Club’s textile drive. Residents can drop off unwanted clothes, shoes, belts, bags, towels, bedding, and other textiles behind GHS. (Look for a big green bin.) Torn, stained, or broken, they’ll take them in any condition. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Schools, co-occurring disorders, CODA, Greenwich High School, Outreach Club, textile recycling
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Luke’s Wish Climate Change Exhibit
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A digital interactive exhibit at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center will show Greenwich Point and the surrounding area today, and then let visitors see how sea level is predicted to rise under scenarios where we either keep our carbon emissions steady (“business as usual”), make minor cuts, or make bold choices. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday
Junior League of Greenwich Offers “Merry Meals” Buy-a-Meal, Give-a-Meal to Benefit YWCA Domestic Abuse Services
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Contactless Drive-thru Pick-up or Delivered on Sunday, December 13. Proceeds from this dinner will support the YWCA Domestic Abuse Services and will provide meals to these families in need. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Holiday, Junior League of Greenwich
All the Dogs from Greenwich Animal Control Have Found Homes, and More Good News
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Rameor noted that Greenwich Animal Control has seen a surge of pet adoptions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →