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Greenwich Youth Football League players, families, friends and cheerleaders came out to celebrate the former president of the Cos Cob Crushers, coach and friend Pat Bria on Sunday with a tailgate and ceremony at Cardinal stadium. Continue Reading →
“Every year, we provide more and more meals to children in our schools, and every year the need just keeps growing. Our new Associate Board is just one way that we are trying to build awareness and reach out to more potential donors.” – Filling in the Blanks co-founder Shawnee Knight Continue Reading →
In the last five years, led by social studies teacher and volleyball coach, Olivia Traina, they have raised more than $5,000. Continue Reading →
Abilis marked a milestone on Sunday with its 20th annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. The strong nor’easter held off for both the 9:00am run and 11:00am walk. Highlights of the gathering were Theo and Melanie singing the National Anthem, activities including face painting and bracelet making, shopping at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent, a dance performance by The Dance Pointe, Billy Blanks Jr. leading the crowd in warm ups and a dance off where pizza parties were awarded to winning teams. Continue Reading →
Expanded student volunteer program now includes Greenwich youth in grades 6-12. Continue Reading →
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 marks the 20th annual Walk/Run for Abilis! The event features a fun 5k family run and an accessible 1-mile walk around Greenwich Point Park. Walk/Run for Abilis is for all ages and abilities and in addition to the 5k Run and 1-Mile Walk, also features: Carnival for a Cause with Games, Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Abilis Gardens & Gifts, Music, Dancing and Fun. Continue Reading →
The morning kicks off at 8:30 am with a high-energy warm-up, followed by the 5k run at 9:00am a rendition of the National Anthem performed by Abilis community members (which promises to be extra special this year in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary), an award ceremony, and another spirited warm-up with a dance party atmosphere before the family-friendly walk starts at 11:00am. Continue Reading →
Since its founding in 2002, after two of the Marella family’s four children, Dana (1993-2013) and Andrew, now age 26, were diagnosed, DART has raised $6.5M+ for research, launched SOAR-NPC, funded NIH scientists and supported trials, initiated newborn screening pilots and therapies now helping children like Andrew Marella, who continues to benefit from advancing treatment options. Continue Reading →
“One in two women and two in five men will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Today we walk for those who are still suffering due to domestic violence, for those who are survivors of domestic violence, and to those who are no longer with us due to domestic violence.” – Jacqueline Collazo, director of YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project Continue Reading →
The Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence raises funds and awareness for free domestic abuse and sexual violence services at YWCA Greenwich, including counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, criminal court advocacy, and a 24/7 hotline. Continue Reading →