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Journey into the Jungle, a Kids in Crisis Gala Will Support Lifesaving Programs for Connecticut Youth  

Step into the wild for an unforgettable evening of adventure, elegance, and impact at Journey into the Jungle, a Kids In Crisis Gala, on Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:30–11:00pm at The Loading Dock in Stamford. Guided by Gala Co-Chairs Keeley Hynes, Coco Siebert, and Catherine Wise, this year’s celebration invites you to escape into a lush world with powerful purpose. Don your most dazzling jungle cocktail attire and join fellow supporters for a night filled with spirited cocktails, a seated dinner, inspiring program moments, and live music and dancing. Every ticket, bid, and donation directly supports the life-changing programs of Kids In Crisis, including 24/7 crisis support, safe shelter, mental health counseling, and school-based prevention services that reach thousands of children and families each year. By joining, you help ensure that young people across Connecticut have safety, stability, and hope when they need it most. Continue Reading →

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YMCA of Greenwich Launches Leaders Club For Middle and High Schoolers

The YMCA Greenwich’s Leaders Club is a meaningful, structured ways for teens to give back. The program’s first three service projects include:
• February: Making dog toys for a local animal shelter
• March: Clothing and toiletry drive benefiting Kids In Crisis
• April: Food drive supporting Neighbor to Neighbor
• May: Activity day for local senior citizens Continue Reading →

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Friends of Byram Park Announce “Hot Chocolate in the Park” on Jan 31

Join the Friends of Byram Park in partnership with Greenwich Parks & Recreation and learn about their work. In recent years there have been many changes and upgrades to Byram Park, including a new swimming pool, rededicated and expanded playground and an ADA accessibility project that is underway in the Byram Marina. Continue Reading →

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YWCA Greenwich Conversation on “Third Spaces” – Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr

The YWCA Greenwich’s 2026 Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr event featured a conversation about “third spaces” like playgrounds, basketball courts, parks, swimming pools, community gardens, libraries and places like the YWCA where where organic social connections are forged and bring the community together. Continue Reading →

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Neighbor to Neighbor Spring Luncheon to Feature Celebrated Winners of the Great British Baking Show on Netflix: Jasmine Mitchell and Tom Arden

Neighbor to Neighbor, the local food pantry committed to fighting food insecurity in Greenwich, is proud to announce an exciting fundraising luncheon on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, at 11:30am at the Greenwich Country Club, featuring the Winning Bakers from The Great British Baking Show on Netflix. Continue Reading →

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