“There were hundreds of us together working as one unit. Nobody cared the color of your skin. Nobody cared your religion. Nobody cared if you were a Republican or Democrat. We were all Americans at that moment. It was such a unique feeling. We were attacked and we all came together.” – Joe Kelly Continue Reading →
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VIDEO: Massive First Responder Caravan at Greenwich Hospital Shows Appreciation for Health Care workers
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About 200 of Greenwich Hospital’s staff emerged into the sunlight at noon to be honored by a massive caravan of first responders including Greenwich Police, Greenwich Fire Dept, GEMS and Red Cross. The health care workers are on the front line, working heroically to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, American Red Cross, COVID-19, GEMS, Greenwich Fire Dept, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich Police Dept
American Red Cross Asks for Help Replenishing Blood Supplies
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At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols including wearing gloves, routinely wiping down donor-touched areas, using sterile collection sets for every donation, and preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, American Red Cross, blood drive
PHOTOS: Greenwich Honors Veterans on 11th Hour of 11th Day of 11th Month
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After the Patriotic Walk down Greenwich Avenue there was a gathering by the World War I monument where the American Legion Post 29 announced the outstanding young persons for 2019. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alex Bergstein, Amerian Legion Post 29, American Red Cross, Artemis Shung, Byram Veterans, Colonel Alan Clair, Cos Cob Riders
Local Children Raise Funds for Hurricane Harvey Relief
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A two day lemonade stand was held on Greenwich Avenue to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, American Red Cross, Hurricane Harvey
UPDATE: Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept Raises $6,000 in 2 Hours for Texas Hurricane Harvey Relief
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Members of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept were joined by middle school and Greenwich High School students to collect donations to help with the epic floods in Texas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, American Red Cross, flood relief, Hurricane Harvey, Old Greenwich, Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept
Register Today for Greenwich Safety Town 2015
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Greenwich Safety Town is a comprehensive safety education program introducing awareness and prevention skills for youngsters entering a traditional kindergarten program. There are three sessions to choose from in June. Register today. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Parenting, Police & Fire, Schools, Volunteering, American Red Cross, Safety Town
Reaction at Greenwich High School to Closing of Safe Rides
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Safe Rides, once a popular program in the Town of Greenwich, is officially over. GFP interns record the reaction of their peers at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →