The Award will allow Kids in Crisis to expand its existing program providing Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
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Catalano and Sons Upset Two-Time Champs Rex Kwon Do in 3rd Annual “Dodge for a Cause” Tourney
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The third annual dodge for a cause tournament at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich benefited Abilis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Abilis, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara
PHOTOS: 15th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s Thanksgiving Dinner Celebrates One Big Family
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich reprised a favorite tradition on Tuesday night with the 15th annual Thanksgiving feast, serving a whopping 416 hot meals. The meal included turkey, gravy, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls and a choice of apple or pumpkin pie with whipped cream. “The one thing is the need is greater than people realize. But this event is about family,” said Boys & Girls Club CEO Bobby Walker. “Whether you are in need or not.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Camryn Ferrara, Chief Jim Heavey, Chrissy von Oiste, Don Palmer, Dr. Chris Winters
Immigration Discussion at YWCA: Achieving the American Dream for All
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The purpose is to help residents and new immigrants understand fact vs. fiction as it relates to local policies, how the laws are implemented and where people can go to learn more and find access to services. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Arevalo, Bobby Walker, Catalina Horak, Mark Zuccerella, Philip Berns, Special Victims Unit, YWCA Greenwich
Following Charlottesville Tragedy, Local Leaders Urge Greenwich to Stand Up to Hate
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With incidents of hate and bias in Connecticut on the rise, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Dr. Jill Gildea; YWCA’s Mary Lee Kiernan, Boys & Girls Club’s Bobby Walker and the ADL’s Steve Ginsburg urge people in Greenwich to speak out against hate, report incidents to authorities, communicate support to populations at risk and model inclusive language for children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Anti-Defamation League, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Charlottesville, Deirdre Daly, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Brightens Facility with Help from Eversource and Energize Connecticut
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is expected to benefit from an estimated $41,000 annual savings Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino
Hannah Storm Visits Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich; Receives Donation from Kids to Help Kids
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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Torch Club and Camryn Ferrara had a special visit from ESPN’s Hannah Storm on Monday. Storm told the children they were “paying it forward “with their $3,000 donation to her foundation. The funds were raised during the recent Dodge for a Cause tourney. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Hannah Storm, The Hannah Storm Foundatio
PHOTOS: Outstanding Kids, Adults Honored at Emotional Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Awards Night
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The 46th Annual awards night at the Boys & Girls Club honored many young members. Don Palmer received a certificate from Chief Heavey of the Greenwich Police Dept for his 25 years at the club. Also a proclamation was read from the CT General Assembly acknowledging Mr. Palmer’s contributions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Don Palmer, Nico Venegas
State Rep Camillo’s Sporting Equipment Drive Concludes with a Delivery to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
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Whether the solution comes in the form of a spare pair of skates, golf clubs or a lacrosse stick – sometimes that’s all it takes to connect a kid to their potential passion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Sports, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Don Palmer, Fred Camillo, Takeia McAlister
“Rex Kwon Do” Does it Again at Dodge for a Cause Tourney at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
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The second annual Dodge for a Cause tournament drew dozens of teams to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. The event, which raised funds for the Club and Hannah Storm Foundation, was not for the faint of heart. Continue Reading →