Filling in the Blanks recruited young professionals from around Connecticut to serve as members of its new Associate Board and support its growing efforts to provide weekend meals to children in need. Continue Reading →
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Filling in the Blanks Appoints Young Professionals to Support Its Mission to Fight Childhood Hunger
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“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 →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Filling in the Blanks, Hir Patel, Kaitlyn Shouvlin, Kara Bonitatibus, Kristina Meyer-Jones, Krystyna Gancoss
Every Election Counts: League of Women Voters Greenwich Announces Slate of Activities to “Get Out The Vote” for November’s Municipal Elections
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Municipal Election Day in Greenwich is Tuesday, November 4th. This year, the League of Women Voters of Greenwich is pleased to announce a number of activities to support broad community participation in our town’s Municipal Elections. “This year our focus is on increasing the number of voters going to the polls for the municipal election, which has historically had low voter turnout,” said Cathy Steel, Vice President of Voter Services for League of Women Voters Greenwich. “Local elections determine how tax dollars are spent – every vote counts.”
LWVG Get out the Vote activities include:
• Postcard writing sessions at Coffee for Good to inform and remind registered voters about the election. Sessions take place Mondays 1 pm to 2:30 pm, Thursdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm, and Saturdays 9:30am to 11:00am from now until October 18. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Volunteering
Abilis 20th Walk/Run at Tod’s Point: Good Fun, A Step Ahead of the Storm
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Abilis Walk/Run, Amy Montimurro, Billy Blanks Jr, Erica Klair, Heather brown, Kathleen Bonney
Wanted – More Greenwich Sustainability Committee Members
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Are you concerned about the environment? You are not alone! Greenwich has an active network of dedicated volunteers leading efforts to make our Town more environmentally sustainable. Thanks to the work of the Town’s Department of Environmental Affairs, Greenwich was designated a climate leader and silver level community in 2024 by Sustainable CT. But there is so much more we could do. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Junior United Way Names Alexa Cervantes as Program Coordinator
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Expanded student volunteer program now includes Greenwich youth in grades 6-12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering
Abilis Walk/Run 2025: Bigger & Better Then Ever at Tod’s Point, Oct 12
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering
Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich Volunteers to Support League of Women Voters Greenwich Town Debates
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The RMA also volunteered at the LWVG sponsored Board of Education debate on October 6 and will volunteer at the Board of Estimate & Taxation debate on Thursday, October 9. Continue Reading →
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Abilis Announces Walk/Run Family Ambassadors Adriana Ospina, David Gortz, Founders of Walk/Run for Abilis 20 Years Ago
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, #WalkRunForAbilis, Abilis Walk/Run, Walk/Run for Abilis
Great Turnout for “DART to the Finish” Charity Walk at Tod’s Point
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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 →