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Greenwich will hold its first annual town vigil to increase awareness around mental health issues and addiction on Nov 13 in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Family Centers Early Care and Education announces availability in the Greenwich Head Start Preschool program for the 2021-2022 school year. Continue Reading →
Beginning April 20 the Greenwich United Way will be accepting applications for a second round of grants to be issued later this year. Continue Reading →
“We stand ready to do the work to end injustice and systemic racism in our country and community. We are committed to challenging ourselves to understand and correct any inequities we may discover as we collaborate to improve the health of our entire community and gain a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We are committed to speaking up and acting together to end the violence and mistreatment of all ethnic and religious minorities so that all people, particularly our youth, have healthy futures.” – Greenwich Together Continue Reading →
Anyone wishing to help is asked to consider a monetary donation so that Mothers for Others can quickly re-stock their shelves to continue to provide diapers to children and families in need. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich United Way will award its first round of grants to local health, education and self-sufficiency programs across 21 partner agencies at the Community Investment Grant Recipient Reception on February 12 at Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Prevention Council is organizing a Greenwich Community Forum where the Youth Survey Results will be shared to be held on December 4 at YWCA Greenwich from 7:00-8:30pm. Continue Reading →
Conor Santry and several of his teammates spent an afternoon at the preschool to help each student create a personalized photo frame that they could give to their parents as Valentine’s Day gifts. The team also brought each child a Valentine’s bag filled with cards, a stuffed animal and candy. Continue Reading →
During a 3-hour diversity training workshop akin to Names Day at Greenwich High School, 66 town leaders talked about stereotypes, hate, bigotry and the power of allies. All agreed that silence is deadly. Personal anecdotes were powerful. Continue Reading →
Family Centers Health Care Clinic at Wilbur Peck Court, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is taking patients and filling a need in Greenwich’s health care services. Dental appointments are filling up particularly fast. The clinic is equipped with Spanish-speaking staff.
“Anyone can use the clinic, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s not to say that we are a free clinic. If someone is uninsured or cannot be insured for any reason, we have a sliding fee scale.” – Dennis Torres, Director of Healthcare Services Continue Reading →