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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 →
Registered walkers receive a commemorative T‑shirt, refreshments and access to a referral‑reward program that offers gift certificates for signing up additional family members and friends to join in the Walk. Virtual walkers are also welcome and can join in from anywhere in the world! Continue Reading →
The lights will be turned on Thanksgiving night, when the displays will be illuminated along Greenwich Avenue, East Putnam Avenue from Church Street / Greenwich Avenue, and in Cos Cob. The lights will remain up through the end of January 2026. Continue Reading →
Calling all Swifties! Come celebrate Taylor’s new album with a funtastic family friendly album release dance party. All ages are welcome to the Live Tribute performance to benefit the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
The renovated Clubhouse bears the name of Rebecca S. Breed, a longtime board member, former First Selectman of Greenwich, and a passionate advocate for the Club and its youth. Continue Reading →
At the Pathways Gala, enjoy cocktails, dinner, live jazz, a not-to-be-missed spirited cocktail-hour experience with winners revealed during dinner, and an exciting live auction. Honoring Tom & Kim Athan and celebrating 2025 Mental Health Champion Shari Shapiro. Continue Reading →