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Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations. Continue Reading →
If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll Continue Reading →
On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees. Continue Reading →
“Stamp Out Hunger is always a welcome boom to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food reserves, but this year the need is greater than ever. It may come as a surprise that even in a community as prosperous as Greenwich, more than 11% of residents face food insecurity – and that number is climbing. The rising costs of food, gas, and other everyday expenses, coupled with changes to eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, have led to a 13% increase in our clients since this time last year.” – K Brent Hill, Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor Continue Reading →
This Milestone Event Honors Two Decades of Making Waves to Fight Cancer Through Swimming ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-miles and a Fun Kids’ Splash. Continue Reading →
“Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators.” – Friends of Binney Park Continue Reading →
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT), the state’s premier youth mentoring organization, recently brought in over $125,000 in support of youth mentoring at its Sports Franchise Economics Forum at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The group’s annual Plant Sale will be held Sat., May 9, the day before Mother’s Day, in the brand new Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center from 9-1. This year’s event introduces a new children’s bouquet-making activity. Continue Reading →
Learn how a one-room school in Tanzania grew to 1,900 students. Cheryl Kyle and Karen Royce, co-leaders of Christ Church’s outreach to the Diocese of Mt. Kilimanjaro, will share an update on everything that happened in 2025 — including a brand new video fresh from the field — and will give us a first look at plans for a 2028 trip to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this remarkable ministry. Continue Reading →
The Junior League of Greenwich hosted its annual Positively Me! program for the 19th year at the JLG headquarters. Because of its enormous interest with parents inquiring about it all year long, Positively Me! was held at the JLG headquarters for two weekends in February and March welcoming a total of 70 third grade girls from the local community. This beloved, intimate initiative is designed to boost confidence, encourage self-expression, and equip young girls with strategies to handle challenging situations — all while fostering new friendships and having fun. Continue Reading →