In his memoir, Frankel describes grappling with who he is after unearthing the shocking truth of his Connecticut family’s origins. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Tax Bills To Contain Insert with Reminder to Lock Cars, Info on Domestic Violence
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Soon Greenwich residents will receive tax bills in the mail for real estate and supplemental motor vehicle taxes. Tax is due on January 1. It must be paid on or before February 3 to avoid interest. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, domestic violance, Greenwich Police Dept, Lock It Or Lose It, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich to Host 19th Annual Greenwich Town Swimming Championships
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The Dolphins have now been recognized for seven consecutive years by USA Swimming – including four consecutive Bronze level recognition honors prior to the three Silver. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, YWCA Dolphins, YWCA Greenwich
Holiday Family Fair at YWCA Greenwich Set for Dec 7
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There will be music, games, arts and crafts, face painting, gymnastics, hot chocolate and cookies, meet and greet with Santa and his Elves, and other surprises. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Holiday Fair, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich honors victims of domestic violence
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At the emotional event, a victim of domestic violence bravely told her story of endless court hearings with her abuser who used the family court system to continue the abuse long after their divorce was final. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Mary Lee Kiernan, Meredith Gold, Sorry / Not Sorry, Susan Sorenson, YWCA Greenwich
Domestic Violence Expert to Speak at YWCA Greenwich
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On Tuesday, October 15 YWCA Greenwich will host Domestic Violence Today: A Conversation with Professor Susan Sorenson of the University of Pennsylvania. Sorenson will join Meredith Gold, Director of Domestic Abuse Services for a conversation and Q&A about domestic violence, how views about domestic violence have evolved and its effect on communities. “Domestic violence is a public health crisis across the country and in Greenwich,” said Meredith Gold, YWCA Greenwich Director of Domestic Abuse Services in a release. Professor Sorenson is Professor of Social Policy, Professor of Health & Societies and the Executive Director, Ortner Center on Violence & Abuse at the University of Pennsylvania. She has done extensive research on the issue of domestic violence and the societal changes that affect violence against women and girls. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, domestic abuse, domestic violence, firearms, guns, intimate partner violence, Meredith Gold
YWCA Announces Events Throughout October – Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
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Last year, YWCA Greenwich responded to more than 3,700 calls to its hotline, and nearly every day, someone also went directly to YWCA Greenwich seeking help. YWCA Greenwich is the only state designated provider of domestic abuse services for victims of domestic violence in Greenwich with staff who are licensed to provide a variety of victim services. “Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Greenwich,” said Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich. “Community support is essential in helping to end the cycle of violence and support victims seeking the help they need.”
On Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 pm, First Selectman Peter Tesei will read a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Other speakers will include Mary Lee Kiernan, Meredith Gold, Director, YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services, and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey. The event will take place on the steps of Town Hall and all members of the community are invited to attend. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Mary Lee Kiernan, Meredith Gold, YWCA Greenwich, YWCA Greenwich Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence
YWCA Greenwich Family Fair Set for Sept 7
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There will be music, games, arts and crafts, face painting, Joey B’s food truck, Phil & Tom’s Ice Cream truck, Arcuri’s, and celebratory cupcakes! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA To Offer Free Self-Defense Training Class for Women and Girls
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“Most people don’t plan on needing to defend themselves against an assailant. But these events do happen, and every woman and girl should be prepared to escape physical harm.” – Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Mary Lee Kiernan, self defense training, YWCA Greenwich
GFP Summer Camp Guide 2019
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Summer is right around the corner. Click here to see a variety of local summer camps. Continue Reading →