Adopt A Dog’s Howl & Prowl event on Sunday benefited from clear, sunny skies and mild temps in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Beautiful Day for Adopt-A-Dog’s Howl & Prowl
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YMCA of Greenwich Calls on Community to Help Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders
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On Saturday, November 7, from 9:30am to 2:00pm, volunteer teams will visit participating households to rake leaves, clear debris, and assist with general yard cleanup. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Volunteering, YMCA Greenwich, YMCA's Leaders Club
Greenwich Alliance for Education Business Roundtable Highlights the Power of Philanthropy in Public Education
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Panelists were Lucy Ball, Jon Ledecky and Nicole Mitchell. The moderator was Jeff Glor. The event was one of several marking the Greenwich Alliance for Education’s 20th anniversary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, AVID, Bob Chaney, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Jen Behette, Julie Faryniarz
Hope Day in Greenwich: Smashing the Mental Health Stigma, One Tulip at a Time
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After the ceremony outside Greenwich High School, volunteers clad in gardening gloves and toting shovels caravaned to Riverside School, New Lebanon School, and Central Middle School to plant the bulbs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Volunteering
Choppy Water, Jelly Fish Stings Notwithstanding, Greenwich Native Completes English Channel Swim
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On Oct 3, Greenwich native, owner of Alpen Pantry, Drew Nemetz accomplished one of the toughest endurance feats known, completing the roughly 21-mile English Channel crossing in a solo swim in 14 hours, 16 minutes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Alpen Pantry, Drew Nemetz, English Channel, Save the Sound
Volunteers Work to to Reestablish Eelgrass Growth in Offshore Waters
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A project sponsored by Greenwich’s Shellish Commission and the Conservation Commission works to reestablish eelgrass growth in offshore waters. Volunteers spend hours gluing seeds to clams at Tod’s Point on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Volunteering, Alex Jackson, Conservation Commission, eelgrass, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Shellish Commission
Greenwich Resident Completes 10th NYC Triathlon for Charity
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Quentin Ball is the director of I Challenge Myself, a NYC-based nonprofit that uses cycling and after-school programs to improve the lives of underserved students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, I Challege Myself, Quentin Ball
Rain or Shine, Abilis Walk/Run at Greenwich Point Park Set for Sunday Morning
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Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 schedule
7:30am: Registration Opens
8:30am: Run Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
9:00am: 5K Run Starts
9:00am: Carnival for a Cause with Kids’ Activities Opens
10:15am: Run Awards
10:30am: Walk Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
11:00am: Walk Starts
12:30pm: Event Concludes Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Abilis, Abilis Walk/Run, Billie Blanks Jr
PHOTOS: Dana’s Angels Research Trust Fundraising Walk at Tod’s Point Benefits from Sunshine and a Great Turnout
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The two-mile walk at Tod’s Point brought together families, friends and supporters of all ages to raise critical funds for NPC research and treatments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports, Volunteering, Andrea and Phil Marella, Andrew Marella, Dana’s Angels Research Trust, DART
Laurel House Sound Steps 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Recovery Set for Oct 17 at Cove Island Park
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Laurel House, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) mental health services nonprofit organization located in Stamford helping individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery to lead fulfilling lives. Continue Reading →