“There’s so many issues in the world, but if you focus on one, you’ll go far.” – Eva Barber Continue Reading →
GHS Students Start Grassroots Effort: Gains for Guyana
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Building Bridges Through Literacy: How Reading Champions Empowers Greenwich Students and Mentors
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Since its founding in 2008, Reading Champions has grown significantly and is now offered in all 11 elementary schools within the Greenwich Public School System, with five after-school program sessions at BANC at New Lebanon, Boys & Girls Club, Julian Curtiss School, Greenwich YMCA, and Greenwich YWCA. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Cielle Presutti, Claire Weindling, Joan Lowe, Reading Champions, Taylor Messina
Greenwich Lions Club Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service
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Allen O’Farrell, a Greenwich Lion member and Lions Past District Governor led the program as Master of Ceremonies. The Keynote Speaker was Mark Lyon, Second Vice President of Lions Club International. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Alexandra Frumin, Deb Rogan, Dee Hernandez, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Lions Club, Hector Arzeno
Christ Church Seeks Volunteers for Emergency International Relief Packathon on Nov 10
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Some people like to respond in hands-on ways by getting supplies to the people who need them. Let’s roll up our sleeves and work together. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering
Greenwich High School’s Zara Haque Receives CT Youth Services Association Leadership Award
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The Connecticut Youth Services Association recognizes the outstanding people and programs that serve children, youth and families in Connecticut through the annual awards program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Connecticut Youth Services Association, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Zara Haque
Greenwich High School Students Partner with Huntington’s Disease Society of America for Fundraising Walk
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Two Greenwich High School students, co-presidents of the school’s Anatomy and Physiology Club, Mia Lin (senior) and Benjamin Zackson (junior), said their club has partnered with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to organize a walk on Nov 2 at Sherwood Island State Park to raise funds for Huntington’s disease. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Schools, Volunteering, Benjamin Zackson, Greenwich High School, Huntington's Disease, Mia Lin
19th Abilis “Friend-Raiser” at Tod’s Point Draws Eager Runners and Walkers
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The 19th Abilis Walk and 5K Run benefited from gorgeous fall weather on Sunday morning at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, #WalkRunForAbilis, Abilis, Amy Montimurro, Billy Blanks Jr, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lisa Weicker
5K Run Added to YWCA Greenwich Annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence
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To mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, YWCA Greenwich will host its annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence, now with a 5K Run, on Sunday, October 6 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, YWCA Greenwich
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Seeks Compassionate Companion Volunteers
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“This initiative will not only provide practical help, but also create a human connection, reducing feelings of isolation and anxiety.” – Rachel Kornfeld, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
Birdhouse Art Auction to Benefit Binney Park Maintenance and Improvements
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The special silent Art Auction will feature 27 one-of-a-kind birdhouses
created by local artists. Continue Reading →