“In a year when folks need it most, many neighbors, businesses and organizations came up with new ideas to still keep the holiday spirit alive in Greenwich.” – Jessica Reid Continue Reading →
Greenwich Junior United Way
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100+ Students Attend Roaring 20’s “Together We Shine” Red Carpet Event for Abilis
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More than 100 local students and members of Abilis attend the second annual Together We Shine red carpet event at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. The event was put on by the Greenwich Junior United Way in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich and the Greenwich YWCA for Abilis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich Junior United Way, Together We Shine
Greenwich Jr United Way To Host 2nd Annual “Together We Shine” Red Carpet Celebration for Abilis
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Last year’s successful inaugural event was attended by more than 150 Abilis members and high school students. More than 75 students have already signed up for this year’s event. This year a Roaring 20s Themed event will celebrate differences, abilities, needs and dreams. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Amy Montimurro, Greenwich Junior United Way, Together We Shine
Greenwich Jr United Way Efforts Include a Hoodie Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor
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Teens have expressed their interest in expanding programs that impact youth and at-risk families, which represents approximately 40 percent of Greenwich residents combined. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Junior United Way
Greenwich Jr United Way Raised One Thousand Dollars for The Undies Project
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Greenwich Junior United Way teens learned that underwear is the most under-donated, and most needed item of clothing. They were assigned the task to generate ideas to help meet this need. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Junior United Way, Greenwich United Way, Laura Delaflor, Lucy Langley, The Undies Project
Greenwich Teens Plan Next Stress, Success & Teenage Setbacks Event: Athletes, Injury and Recovery
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The focus of this Spring event will be on the unique stress and expectations of the high school athlete, what happens physically and psychologically to an athlete when injury happens, and how an athlete can recover in a healthy way to avoid opioid overuse and addiction. Continue Reading →