The $30,000+ grant will go toward trip tuition assistance and a stipend for each of the 80 qualifying students. Working together on this initiative, the Greenwich United Way, Greenwich Alliance for Education and the D.C. Committee provide tangible equity and inclusion for Greenwich Public School students, benefiting the student body at large. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Abilis ‘Together We Shine’ Event Heats up a Cold February Night in Greenwich
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The fifth annual Together We Shine event was held at First Presbyterian Church. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Amy Montimurro, Erica Klair, First Presbyterian Church, Greenwich Jr United Way, Greenwich United Way, Jeni Howard
Abilis Youth Board, Greenwich Jr United Way to Host 5th Annual Together We Shine Red Carpet Event
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In preparation for the Together We Shine event, Abilis is seeking formal clothing donations to be dropped off at the Abilis headquarters in Greenwich by February 17. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Abilis, Abilis Youth Board, Amy Montimurro, David Rabin, Greenwich Jr United Way, Greenwich United Way
Greenwich United Way Finance Champions Celebrate 5th Year with Visit to COBS Bread Bakery
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Finance Champions are taught the importance of earning, saving and spending wisely. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, COBS Bread, Greenwich United Way, Greenwich United Way Finance Champions
Greenwich United Way’s Reading Champions Celebrates 15th Graduation
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More than 120 volunteers and nearly 400 students across all 11 GPS elementary schools and three after-school programs recognize significant reading progress achievements among participating students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Greenwich United Way, Reading Champions
PHOTOS: Stepping into the Enchanted Forest at “Together We Shine” with Abilis
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“This incredibly special event has become one that we all look forward to each year, and it’s clear why. The joy, the laughter, the incredible feeling of everyone coming together – it’s so wonderful.” – Amanda Finn Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Amanda Finn, Amy Montimurro, Avery Imp, Brendan Fraser, Charlie Juergens, Christ Church
Greenwich United Way Hosts Conversation about Youth Mental Health
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The Greenwich United Way (GUW) presented “A Conversation About Youth Mental Health” at the Foundation House Tuesday evening to raise awareness about local resources to help address the youth mental health crisis in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, behavioral health, Foundation House, Greenwich United Way
Greenwich United Way Partners with Greenwich Hospital to Build Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Program
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Greenwich United Way’s initial contribution is the first step toward construction of the facility. This capital is a crucial step toward building the community’s first behavioral health program designed for young people ages 12 to 18. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, David Rabin, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich United Way, Noel Appel
Greenwich United Way to Accept Grant Applications from December 15 until January 17
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The deadline for organizations to apply is January 17, 2023 at 4:00 EDT. Every year Greenwich United Way awards nearly $1 million to local health, education and self-sufficiency programs across various partner agencies. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, David Rabin, Greenwich United Way
Vigil for Awareness of Mental Health Issues and Addiction, “Better Tomorrow,” Set for Sunday
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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 →