FBI Community Outreach Specialist, Charles Grady will provide insight to the drug epidemic in Connecticut. Chasing the Dragon is hosted by Greenwich Police, Social Services, Liberation Programs, Communities 4 Action and First Selectman’s Youth Commission. Continue Reading →
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Veterans Day 4th Annual Community Walk to Honor Combat Injured Millennials
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The Greenwich Veterans Council represents a collaboration among American Legion, Byram Veterans Assocation, VFW, Greenwich Military Covenant of Care and the Greenwich Dept of Social Services. On Nov 11 the community walk will honor combat wounded millennials. Many become amputees. “Today, the injuries of millennials in combat is different. Independently exploded devices (IEDs) cause injuries resulting in more amputees,” said Bruce Winningham. “In the past you would have bled to death.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Barry, American Legion, Bruce Winningham, Byram Veterans Assocation, Erf Porter, Greenwich Dept. of Social Services, Greenwich Military Covenant of Care
A Lesson in Humanity: Diversity Training at Town Hall Packs the House with “Agents of Change”
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Anti-Defamation League, BET, Board of Education, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, bully
From Greenwich Social Services: Funding Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Greenwich Dept. of Social Services invite social service and behavioral health agencies to submit proposals for funding through the Community Partnerships Program. Continue Reading →