To date, we’ve arranged with Pacific House and Inspirica to receive donations and plan to expand the list of receiving agencies. Continue Reading →
GFP Winter Coat Drive Extended to Dec 10
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Greenwich United Way Announces More Than $645,000 in Initial 2021 Community Grants
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Building One Community, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Children’s Day School, Family Centers, Filling in the Blanks
Board of Human Services Coat Drive Collects and Distributes 400+ Coats to Those in Need
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“I feel wonderful. When I started doing this I didn’t know what to expect, but it became something I very quickly felt passionate about, especially when I realized what kind of difference we were making.” – Jeff Medina, Board of Human Services Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Board of Human Services, coat drive, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Inspirica, Jeff Medina
Board of Human Services Coat Drive is Making a Difference, Runs through Dec 15
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On Wednesday Ms Queen and Mr. Medina traveled to Pacific House Men’s Shelter in Stamford with a car loaded to the ceiling with men’s coats. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Board of Human Service, coat drive, Jeff Medina, Leroy Jordan, Natalie Queen, Pacific House
Greenwich Human Services Board Winter Coat Drive Runs Through Dec 15
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“At this time of year there is much to be thankful for. But the pandemic has impacted some people far more than others, and those struggling financially or coping with homelessness are hurting the most.” – Jeffrey Medina, Greenwich Board of Human Services member Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, coat drive, COVID-19, Greenwich Human Services, Inspirica, Jeffrey Medina, Natalie Queen
Pacific House Emergency Homeless Shelter Reopens Following Renovation
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As the shelter reopens later this month, a health screening will take place for all residents prior to entry. Older shelter residents and those with medical risk factors will be separated from the rest of the shelter population. Meals will be served in pre-packaged containers and dorms will be kept open longer to maintain social distancing. Twice a day, at a minimum, the shelter will be completely sanitized. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Pacific House
Greenwich United Way Announces 2020 Community Grants
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Building One Community, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Community Centers Inc. of Greenwich, David Rabin, Family Centers
Peace Community Chapel Donates 285 Coats in Annual Drive for Area Homeless
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Donations flooded in this year, topping last year’s total of 156 by nearly double! 285 coats were collected at the conclusion of the drive, and on December 8 & 9, all coats were delivered. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Don Adams, Pacific House, Peace Community Chapel, Velma Clark, Westy Self-Storage
Undies Project Cocktails & Comedy Fundraiser to Feature Robin Fox
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Robin Fox currently appears on Nickelodeon’s “NickMom Night Out.” The New Jersey native has been described as a “one-woman sitcom” and in 2013 won the Ladies of Laughter competition. Now, she headlines the Ladies of Laughter tour around the US. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Volunteering, Aux Delices, Clothes to Kids of Fairfield County, Debra Ponzek, Homes with Hope, Inspirica
Peace Community Chapel’s Coat Drive Results in 130 Brand New Coats for Those in Need
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The generosity of members of Peace Community Chapel, under the leadership of Pastor Don Adams, resulted in many people receiving brand new coats in time for Christmas. Continue Reading →