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YWCA Greenwich Holds Candlelight Vigil, Honors Demetria Nelson with Purple Ribbon Award

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project held their annual community candlelight vigil, where they also honored Demetria Nelson, LCSW, with their purple ribbon award. Ms Nelson is the Commissioner of the Greenwich Dept of Human Services. She has worked tirelessly to support Greenwich’s most vulnerable residents including clients of the YWCAs Harmony Project. YWCA Greenwich President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan said the gathering supported both survivors of domestic abuse and their families, as well as honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year. Continue Reading →

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Screening of Erased, Jill Yesko’s Documentary about High Point Hospital, Set for Oct 27

Join us on Oct 27 for the first-ever U.S. screening of Erased – a documentary about a filmmaker’s search to learn her mother’s experience as a High Point patient. An experience she returned from shrouded in silence and very much changed. A story that Jill Yesko needed to explore and tell. High Point operated from 1951 to 1993. Debut at AMC Theatres, 40 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 Continue Reading →

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YMCA of Greenwich Launches Chronic Disease Prevention Fundraising Campaign

The YMCA of Greenwich has launched its Chronic Disease Prevention fundraising campaign, a new initiative to support programs that help community members prevent, manage, and overcome chronic conditions. Continue Reading →

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Great Turnout for “DART to the Finish” Charity Walk at Tod’s Point

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 →

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Countdown to October 4 DART to the Finish Charity Walk

Registered walkers receive a commemorative T‑shirt, refreshments and access to a referral‑reward program that offers gift certificates for signing up additional family members and friends to join in the Walk. Virtual walkers are also welcome and can join in from anywhere in the world! Continue Reading →

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Supporting Elementary-Age Kids: Early Signs of Anxiety and How to Help

“For families, knowing that help exists right in your community can make all the difference. Whether it’s a KidTalk counselor at school, a SafeTalk workshop in your child’s classroom, or our 24/7 Helpline, there are safe, caring adults ready to listen.” – Shari L. Shapiro, Executive Director, Kids In Crisis Continue Reading →

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St. Mary’s Church in Stamford: A New Pastor and Plans for 4th Lourdes Retreat

“Even though there are some wounds in the past, we’re able to move forward. You’re never alone, there’s always people around and people who have experienced difficulties in the past and are able to rise from this and move forward.” – Father Juan Gabriel Acosta, pastor, St. Mary Church in Stamford Continue Reading →

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High Stakes in the Constitution State: The Rise of Problem Sports Gambling, Especially Among Youth

“Sport gambling is the most addicting vice that I have ever seen. What makes this such a powerful addiction is the fact that I can do it on my phone. With an addiction already to my phone, the easy accessibility of placing a bet – within the span of 60 seconds I can place that bet. The temptation is always there, and has not gone away. Online sports gambling combines two addictions into one.” – “Ben,” university student in Connecticut Continue Reading →

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