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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
Summer is right around the corner. Click here to see a variety of local summer camps. Continue Reading →
Arcuri’s with its main operation in Cos Cob has expanded and is now operating Arcuri’s Café inside the YWCA Greenwich. Open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm at 259 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →