Claudia Connor, President and CEO of Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, “CIRI,” delivered a powerful speech on the intersection of US immigration policy and racism, for which she received a standing ovation. She said that today anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiment in the US are at an unparalleled high and policies reflect that. Continue Reading →
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YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Event Set for April 26, 2019
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YWCA Greenwich believes this Stand Against Racism can be our way of uniting the Greenwich community in a bold demonstration that delivers a clear message: We are on a mission to eliminate racism. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Stand Against Racism, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA to Host Adult Fitness Extravaganza on April 6, 2019
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On April 6, we’re going to focus on fitness for adults. Bring a friend! Try as many classes as you like. Healthy refreshments will be available to keep you hydrated. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Sports, Adult Fitness Extravaganza, YW Floats, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich introduces YW Floats! Try It at April 6 “Spring into Fitness” Extravaganza
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Sample “YW Floats” at the YWCA Greenwich’s April 6 adult fitness extravaganza “Spring Into Fitness.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Sports, Adult Fitness Extravaganza, Spring Into Fitness, YW Floats, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Announces New YWCA Greenwich Spanish Immersion Playdates
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YWCA Greenwich is launching a new program to teach Spanish to young children and their parents or guardians. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Mommy and Me, Olga Marino, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich Announces Honorees of Women Who Inspire Awards
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Honorees were Stephanie Cowie, Board Member, American Red Cross Metro North Chapter; Janice Trebbi Richards, Board Member, River House Adult Day Care; Stephanie Schnabel, Principal and Head of Corporate Development, KPMG LLP; and Dr. Katherine Vadasdi, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine, ONS Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, American Red Cross Metro North Chapter, Dr. Katherine Vadasdi, Greenwich Country Club, Janice Trebbi Richards, KPMG LLP, Laura Weintraub Beck, Lucy M. Ball
YWCA Greenwich to Sponsor Human Trafficking Panel in Honor of Martin Luther King’s Birthday
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The panel will examine the issue of labor trafficking in our own community and beyond, and they will discuss the ways we can all help to end modern slavery. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, human trafficking, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich Embraces Displaced Cos Cob School Students
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YWCA Greenwich embraced 84 students from Cos Cob school on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cos Cob School, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich Welcomes Cos Cob Students for Full Day Program
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The YWCA student program will be open at 8:30 am on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for parents to drop off their children. Reservations are not required. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cos Cob School, YWCA Greenwich
Greenwich Moms Demand Action Chapter Calls for Gun Control Legislation
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In an effort to further their goals to protect common sense gun legislation, the MDA leaders provided a list of midterm election candidates, who align with their goals, to support. Among those candidates were featured speakers Laura Kostin (D), a District 151 candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives, and Stephen Meskers (D), a District 150 candidate for the House. Continue Reading →