The St Lawrence Society’s honored Bea and Peter Crumbine, and their Big Cash Charity Raffle benefited local charities. Continue Reading →
St Lawrence Society Presents Checks to River House/GADC and Kids in Crisis
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Greenwich Human Services Board Winter Coat Drive Runs Through Dec 15
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“At this time of year there is much to be thankful for. But the pandemic has impacted some people far more than others, and those struggling financially or coping with homelessness are hurting the most.” – Jeffrey Medina, Greenwich Board of Human Services member Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, coat drive, COVID-19, Greenwich Human Services, Inspirica, Jeffrey Medina, Natalie Queen
NBA Champion Pledges $12 Million to Greenwich Country Day School
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Mitchell, an NBA slam dunk champion, runner-up in Rookie of the Year balloting, and a 2019-2020 NBA All-Star, attended Greenwich Country Day from third to ninth grade. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Sports, Adam Rohdie, Greenwich Country Day School, Mitchell Donovan
Neighbor to Neighbor Groundbreaking Marks Beginning of Construction of New Building
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The new building will be constructed while Neighbor to Neighbor continues to operate out of Arch Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving
CLC Receives $200,000 Grant from Bank of America
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Children’s Learning Centers announced that they are the recipients of a $200,000 grant from Bank of America, through its “Neighborhood Builders” program.
As an awardee, they receive a grant, plus a year of leadership training for Marc Jaffe, the Executive Director, as well as an emerging leader within CLC. Additionally, they will join a network of peer organizations across the US with the opportunity to access capital to expand their impact.
CLC classroom. Contributed photo. CLC is the second largest provider of early education and care in Connecticut. CLC typically serves nearly 1,000 children daily, 87% of whom are considered low-income. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Schools
Courtnay’s Kitchen Cooks, Packs, Delivers 100 Thanksgiving Meals to Greenwich Seniors
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The Greenwich Senior Center is thankful to Courtnay’s Kitchen for cooking fresh, delicious meals in their kitchen and delivering them to Greenwich Seniors – the most vulnerable of all. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Courtnay Arpano, Courtnay’s Kitchen, Hamilton Avenue
Garden Catering Announces Nugs Not Hugs – Holiday Edition
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Garden Catering is on track to donate over 64,000 meals since March. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Giving, Frank Carpenteri, Tina Carpenteri, Zino Carr
Shopping Day on Dec 2 at Funky Monkey to Benefit CCI
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Community Centers, Inc will benefit from a shopping day on Dec 2. Funky Monkey Toys & Books will offer all shoppers a 20% discount storewide and donate 10% of all sales proceeds to support CCI. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, CCI, Community Centers Inc. of Greenwich, Funky Monkey, Jared Greenman
Annual Tree & Wreath Sale to Benefit Local Charities Returns to First Congregational Church
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The sale will feature 500 fresh cut Fraser and Balsam fir trees from New Hampshire and over 200 balsam wreaths and roping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Tree & Wreath Sale
City of Bridgeport Honors Joe Kaliko by Naming a Street in His Honor
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The resolution notes that in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kaliko continues to protect the homeless by getting them off the streets and into hotels. Continue Reading →