COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has strong working relationships with a wide range of local and regional organizations that share a commitment to mentor, engage, and empower young people. Here’s a look at some of the organizations that we partner with.
Abilis
Abilis is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for over 700 individuals with special needs and their families from birth through the life span.
Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center
Established in 1991, Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center is the longest-running, privately funded teen center in the country. Their mission is to provide teens with a safe environment in which to connect and socialize with their peers.
Bruce Museum
The Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually.
Community Centers, Inc. of Greenwich
Community Centers, Inc. of Greenwich is a social service agency dedicated to building skills that empower clients to overcome educational, social, and economic barriers so that they can reach their full potential.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation brings together passionate people and trusted resources to solve our region’s challenges, with a goal of closing the opportunity gap in Fairfield County by eliminating disparities in income, education, employment, housing, and health.
Filling in The Blanks
Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends.
Greenwich Alliance for Education
The Greenwich Alliance for Education was launched in 2006 as the local education foundation supporting students in the Greenwich Public Schools, leveraging community resources and building partnerships to guarantee all students achieve academic success and a promising future.
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is dedicated to advocating, promoting, connecting and educating local businesses toward the ultimate goal of business growth and sustainability.
Greenwich Department of Education
With an enrollment of 9,100 students, Greenwich Public Schools consist of eleven neighborhood elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and one high school (9-12) with an offsite alternative high school program.
Greenwich Department of Human Services
The mission of the Department of Human Services is to enhance the quality of life of Greenwich residents through support in meeting basic human needs and promoting services that foster self-sufficiency.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, a not-for-profit organization, is the sole provider of emergency services to the Town of Greenwich.
Greenwich Fire Department
The mission of the Greenwich Fire Department centers upon the preservation of life and property within the Town of Greenwich against the ravages of fire.
Greenwich Hospital
A major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine and a member of Yale New Haven Health, Greenwich Hospital is a 206-bed regional medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York.
Greenwich Police Department
The Greenwich Police Department, acting without fear or favor, will strive to provide superior law enforcement and public services in cooperation with its community.
Greenwich United Way
Greenwich United Way has been a trusted partner of the Greenwich community, government, and local organizations since 1933, focusing on community solutions in the areas of education, financial stability, and health for over 85 years.
Junior League of Greenwich
The Junior League of Greenwich is an organization of nearly 700 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Kids in Crisis
Located in Cos Cob, Connecticut, Kids In Crisis provides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, and community education programs for children of all ages and families facing crisis.
Neighbor To Neighbor
Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-profit organization serving residents in need throughout the greater Greenwich area by providing for the exchange of food, clothing, and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect.
Person To Person
With help from the community, Person to Person is able to provide individuals and families with assistance for basic needs to overcome daily challenges and access to resources to improve their lives.
Silver Shield Association
The Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association is an organization of professional police officers who provide excellent police services to the citizens and business community of the Town of Greenwich.
Town of Greenwich
The Town of Greenwich, founded in 1640, is known worldwide for its beauty, location, many amenities, and well-run government.
ZAC Foundation
The ZAC Foundation was established to prepare children and families for a lifetime of water safety, working to strengthen pool safety legislation while funding advocacy, education, and effective programming surrounding water safety.
