On June 23 triathletes will compete in Olympic, Sprint or Relay races beginning at 7:00am. The popular Kids Triathlon will follow at 12:30pm. Continue Reading →
June 23 Will Mark Kids in Crisis Final Triathlon in the Stamford KIC It Race Series
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Greenwich Hospital Gift Shop, An Uplifting Corner of the Hospital
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The Greenwich Hospital Gift Shop has dozens of loyal volunteers including some who have returned year after year for three or even four decades. They find the work satisfying and enjoy the volunteer camaraderie. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, Helen LaGattuta, Jane Sims, Laurie Fletcher, Nancy Chelwick
Celebrate an Evening of “Good Chimes” in Honor of Emily Fedorko
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The event will support the organization’s pledge to the Greenwich Point Conservancy to help fund the restoration of the Chimes Tower at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Arch Street Teen Center, Chimes Building, Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation, Good Chimes, Greenwich Point Conservancy
St. Catherine of Siena Church Presents “Dinner with a Cause”
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St. Catherine of Siena Church presents “Dinner with a Cause.” The Social Justice Ministry of the church is hosting Sr. Doreen Glynn, CSJ, of Annunciation House, Thursday, April 11 in the Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave. The Dinner with a Cause will feature the work of this unique mission serving the El Paso-Juarez border community. Open to all. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, St. Catherine of Siena Church
Sophia’s Event to Benefit Plan International USA, Fight Sex Trafficking
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Sophia Scarpelli is hosting an event at her shop Sophia’s at 1 Liberty Way in Greenwich on Wednesday, May 1, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm to support equality for girls and fight sex trafficking by supporting Plan International USA. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Giving, Liberty Way, Plan International USA, Sophia Scarpelli, Sophia's
Greenwich Resident Launches Colony Grill One Mile Community Run
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This one-mile run will benefit local nonprofits including MAC Angels Foundation, Don Bosco Community Center and Caritas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports, Volunteering, ALS, Colony Grill, Lou Gehrig's disease, MAC Angels
Connecticut Advocates Travel to Washington, DC to Urge Lawmakers to Invest In Kids
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Marilyn Roos and son, Hurley White, 16, of Greenwich joined more than 250 advocates from 35 states to attend in-depth advocacy trainings and urge lawmakers to make key investments in early childhood education in the U.S. and provide humanitarian support for the world’s children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Hurley White, Jim Himes, Marilyn Roos, Richard Blumenthal, Rosa DeLauro, Save the Children
Women’s Rights Icon Gloria Steinem Inspires Advocates at Planned Parenthood Fundraiser in Stamford
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The sold-out fundraiser welcomed 750+ guests and raised nearly ONE MILLION DOLLARS for
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. All proceeds from the Spring Luncheon support 17 health centers in Connecticut and Rhode Island and the care of 75,000 patients each year, regardless of their ability to pay. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Gloria Steinem, Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Greenwich Christian Preschool’s Wacky Wednesday Raises Funds for Vanishing White Matter Family Foundation
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Also, Thursday VWM Families Foundation is organizing “mismatched shoes day” with a nod to Sam Buck who wears mismatched shoes to school as a way of expressing his personality.
Help VWM support Sam and all VWM kids on Thursday, April 4, the anniversary of Sam’s diagnosis by wearing your mismatched shoes or socks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Schools, Glenville School, Greenwich Christian Preschool, Sam Buck, Vanishing White Matter Family Foundation, VWM
Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County Presents Marc Cohn Benefit Concert
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Cohn is best known for his hit song “Walking in Memphis” from his eponymous 1991 album. He will be joined by special guests, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Coasters. Continue Reading →