Mission Statement:
The mission of the Avon Theatre Film Center is to preserve and operate the historic cinema by providing a culturally significant film, educational and programming palette, which draws patrons from the greater Stamford region.

Fundraising:
The Avon Theatre is raising funds to continue its acclaimed film series – The Black Lens, which is  an exploration of the African-American experience as seen through the prism of film, featuring moderator Harriette Cole, filmmaker, author and radio talk-show host.  The Black Lens series provides the community stimulating cinema that educates, inspires and offers post-film discussions with the filmmakers about issues of social justice and racial equity.

Volunteer Opportunities:
The Avon is always looking for volunteers interested in cinema.  Presently, we would especially like to meet you if  you are skilled in animation, video and/or graphic design

Support Levels:

• $50
• $100
• $250
• $500
• $1,000
• $2,500
• $5,000

Mission Statement:
Circle of Care for families of children with cancer provides practical, emotional, and financial support from their day of diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond. Our programs and services address the unique and challenging non-medical needs of pediatric cancer because we know kids need more than medicine to heal.

Fundraising:
Imagine a family diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Now imagine a family diagnosed during a global pandemic. The financial and emotional toll is unimaginable – and devastating. Circle of Care is there for these families, focusing on their non-medical needs beginning on day one of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond. Our 7 programs and services serve to help guide and support families throughout their journey.

Volunteer Opportunities:
To learn more about Circle of Care and to hear the inspiring stories of families in their circle, go to our website at thecircleofcare.org and follow us on Facebook @circleofcare.ct

Support Levels:

• $25 – Supports our programs. No donation is too small!
• $50 – Gas or Grocery card for a family in need
• $100 – Covers the cost of a Bag of Love
• $250 – Pays utility bills for a family in need
• $500 – Transportation and parking assistance for one month
• $1,000 – Rent or mortgage for a family in need

Mission Statement:
To transform lives and relationships through clinically excellent counseling in a discreet and caring environment.

Fundraising:
We raise funds in order to provide therapeutic services to those who otherwise could not afford it.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Due to the confidential nature of our work we aren’t able to accept volunteers except for our fundraising events. This year our virtual fundraiser will be on Sunday, April 25th from 12:30 – 1:30pm and anyone interested in sponsoring the event or volunteering can contact Mary Beth Gilbert at mbgilbert@hopeandrenewal.org

Support Levels:

• $50-$500 donation to the GSA Scholarship Fund which combined with other funding distributes over $200,000 annually as scholarship awards.
• Friend: $100
• Partner: $500
• Sustainer: $1,000

Mission Statement:
Greenwich Hospital is committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, teaching, research and service to our communities.

Fundraising:
Greenwich Hospital’s Circle of Hope Program for Nurses, a groundbreaking program developed at Greenwich Hospital by Rabbi Mary Jane Newman, works to create new “frames” of support and community as we address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically geared to supporting nurse caregivers on the frontlines of the pandemic, the ultimate goal is to help all of us adjust to these radically different life experiences, and to heal the trauma associated with this psychological and spiritual dislocation.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Due to the pandemic, Greenwich Hospital is unable to offer volunteer opportunities at this time.

Support Levels:
Gifts of any size to the Greenwich Hospital may be directed to support the Circle of Hope Program for nurses. Donate here: https://giving.greenhosp.org/the-circle-of-hope-program/

Mission Statement:
The Greenwich United Way identifies unmet local health, educational and self-sufficiency needs, raises awareness and support, and works collaboratively with community partners to initiate solutions and implement programs that have a lasting and positive impact.

Fundraising:
We are raising funds for our Reading Champions program. Different from other volunteer reading programs, Reading Champions is focused on building the students’ fluency skills. Close to 150 specially-trained volunteers tutor several hundred children in all of the Greenwich elementary schools and four after-school programs.

Volunteer Opportunities:
We welcome volunteers to our Reading Champions Program as a volunteer tutor. Also, volunteer opportunities are available for our Community Investment Process and event committees (Sole Sisters, Brew Ha Ha, Golf).

Support Levels:

• $200 – Underwrite the printing materials for one site for the year
• $500 – Sponsor 10 students within the program
• $1,000 – Fund the end of year medals and books for the 100 students
• $2,000 – Fund one of our elementary school sites for 1 year

Mission Statement:
Kids In Crisis’ mission is to build healthy communities where children and families thrive through prevention, counseling, and crisis services available 24 hours every day.

Fundraising:
KidTalk, our crisis prevention and intervention program at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, provides a Master’s-level Counselor who works on site, at the Club’s request, to address participant kids’ behavioral and mental health needs. KidTalk provides individual counseling, engages families, works collaboratively with schools, provides professional development to Club staff, and has the wraparound support of Kids In Crisis 24/7 services for critical needs during the hours the Club is closed.

Volunteer Opportunities:
The pandemic has limited volunteers to virtual opportunities:

• Provide lunch or dinner donation for the children staying in the shelter – drop off a prepared hot meal or place an order and have the meal delivered
• Support for kids – send cards/notes of support; cheerful, bright decorations for the shelter.
• Items for kids in the shelter: Socks – all sizes, including adult for teenagers, For the winter:  hats, gloves/mittens, lip balm, Journals, Healthy snacks

Support Levels:

• $100 – Immunizations for one child
• $125 – Diapers for 1 month
• $375 – Provisions for 1 week
• $500 – Psychiatric evaluation
• $1,000 – PPE for staff
• $2,700 – Deep sanitizing for our shelter
• $5,000 – Helpline Crisis Counselor for 1 month
• $7,100 – TeenTalk in one school for 1 month

Mission Statement:
REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders.

Fundraising:
REACH Prep is raising funds to support our 12-year continuum of comprehensive educational preparation, support and guidance that lead our 250 students served annually on their path to 100% high school graduation from top independent schools and 90% graduation from top colleges and universities. We are raising funds to work with each student and their family on a customized and continuous basis to ensure students are successful academically, socially and are active leaders in and out of the classroom.

Volunteer Opportunities:
We welcome volunteers to help students with practice interviews, tutoring, internships, and other individual and group engagement to help our students on their educational paths. Volunteers are encouraged to contact us so we can connect them with available opportunities.

Support Levels:

• $10,000 – Supports Prep Academy, REACH Prep’s 15-month enrichment program for our youngest Scholars.
• $5,000 – Supports college exploration and visitation for high school Scholars.
• $1,000 – Supports cultural field trips (in person and virtual) for middle school Scholars.
• $500 – Pays for SAT or ACT test prep for Scholars.
• $100 – Funds a financial aid workshop for parents.

Mission Statement:
Special Education Legal Fund levels the playing field in special education by providing resources and knowledge to families in need, empowering parents to full advocacy in the special education process.

Fundraising:
Special Education Legal Fund provides direct support grants for legal assistance from a qualified special education attorney to families in need with children in the special education system. Special Education Legal Fund also provides resource training and education to families in need who seek to further their knowledge and understanding of the special education system to fully advocate for their children.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Translator: Do you speak a language other than English? S.E.L.F. is looking for volunteers who speak Spanish, Creole, Portuguese, etc. to assist in the application intake process.

Parent Mentor: Are you a “seasoned” parent who has been through the special education process? Are you interested in mentoring a parent who is just starting the journey? Volunteer to be a parent mentor and help provide support and understanding to a parent new to the process.

Fundraising: Do you have experience in events planning or online fundraising? Special Education Legal Fund needs your help on a variety of giving opportunities and events planned throughout the year.
Please contact christine@spedlegalfund.org to volunteer for any of these roles.

Support Levels:

• $100
• $250
• $500
• $1000

Mission Statement:
Open Doors strives to make a direct impact in the greater Norwalk area by guiding every person in the cycle of homelessness towards housing stability.

Fundraising:
Open Doors is launching a Financial Opportunity Center to help Norwalk area residents achieve economic stability. Open Doors will work in partnership with industry experts to provide education and support through three core components – employment coaching, financial coaching, and income support –

Volunteer Opportunities:
Open Doors is looking for volunteers to conduct mock interviews as part of the Financial Opportunity Center.

Support Levels:

• $50: One (1) one hour employment workshop
• $100: One (1) two hour financial education workshop
• $500: Five (5) one hour employment workshops
• $1,000: Five (5) two hour financial education workshops

Mission Statement:
YWCA Greenwich is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Fundraising:
YWCA Greenwich is seeking funding to address the issues of systemic racism and gender inequity by launching The Center for Equity and Justice. Under the leadership of the newly hired Director of Women’s Empowerment and Racial Justice, The Center will be focused on education awareness raising with free community programs; direct program with delivery of YWCA Greenwich’s DIVE (Diversity, Inclusion, Values and Equity) curriculum; policy advocacy with the development of a legislative agenda; and systematic change initiatives by building coalitions to address all forms of systematic oppression.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed to help organize events by securing speakers and promoting events within their networks.

Volunteers are needed to provide grassroots advocacy and appeal to legislators.

Volunteers can receive training and work with YWCA Greenwich to stand against racism.

Support Levels:

• $100 will help fund the design of materials for The Center for Equity and Justice.
• $250 will underwrite one session of YWCA Greenwich’s DIVE (Diversity, Inclusive, Values and Equity) program for a local non profit.
• $500 will provide an honorarium for an expert speaker/panelist.
• $1,000 will underwrite the cost of a free online community event.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.

Fundraising:
B1C’s workforce development program prepares immigrants for jobs in industries with high local demand and high growth potential. Once participants are trained, we also help get them hired through our referral service, which connects local employers and homeowners with skilled workers.

Volunteer Opportunities:
We’re always looking for volunteers to bring their skills and talents to our programs. Our adult learners range from ages 18 to 80, and most come to Stamford with little to no English-speaking skills.

• Teaching and tutoring English Language Learning (ELL) classes
• Job skills training
• Homework help
• Personal support services
• Administrative
• Data entry

Support Levels:
Make a donation to support one of Building One Community’s much needed services such as Emergency Assistance Funds, Workforce Development, Immigration Legal Services, and English Language Learning.

• $50
• $100
• $250
• $500

Mission Statement:
Empowering children, adults, families and communities to realize their potential.

Fundraising:
Family Centers’ Counseling and Mental Health Services help individuals, groups, couples and families resolve a wide range of personal, relationship and mental health issues. Services are facilitated virtually, within middle and high schools and at our three licensed facilities.We also offer crisis debriefing through our trained Trauma Response Team.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Family Centers realizes its mission with the support of more than 1,200 volunteers each year.

Volunteer opportunities are available in a number of Family Centers’ programs including: Literacy Volunteers, The Den for Grieving Kids, Early Care & Education, Family First in Education and much more!

Support Levels:

• $50 will provide one mental health counseling session for an income-constrained individual
• $250 allows the School Based Health Centers to create one specialized support group for Stamford Public Schools students
• $500 establishes one school-based bereavement group facilitated by The Den for Grieving Kids for six months
• $1000 allows Family Centers’ Trauma Response Team to assist a local community group with crisis counseling and support

Mission Statement:
Food Rescue US is committed to reducing both hunger and food waste in America by connecting the vast amount of healthy, fresh surplus food with the critical hunger demand.

Fundraising:
Through our Emergency Meal Program, we purchase meals from local restaurants that our volunteers then deliver to local agencies. This initiative provides meals to those in need and supports local restaurants that may be at risk of closing due to COVID-19.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Food Rescue US is looking for local food rescuers to join our movement to end hunger and food waste throughout Fairfield County. Visit our website to register and see what rescues are available to complete today!

Support Levels:
Donations to Food Rescue US can be made by clicking here.

Mission Statement:
The mission of The Rowan Center is to provide counseling and support services to victims of sexual assault and to eliminate sexual violence through community-wide education programs.

Fundraising:
Peer to Peer Empowerment
Peer to Peer Advocacy Training is a new prevention education initiative in which groups of local high school students learn sexual violence advocacy skills. Groups meet weekly to discover the ways sexual violence manifests in their lives, and they work collaboratively with a Rowan educator to develop effective techniques to combat it. Teen advocates then bring their knowledge to their peers, working “from within” to help positively affect the climate of their schools, athletics, and social circles.

Volunteer Opportunities:
The Rowan Center is currently seeking volunteers to join our team of crisis advocates to work on our hotline, and is accepting applications for new members to join our Board of Directors and Advisory Board.

Support Levels:

• $100 Share the Message- Support our media outreach to all communities and all victims of sexual violence. You’ll help connect victims to 24 hour bilingual crisis services.
• $250 Support Groups -Bring healing to survivors by sponsoring empowerment groups, trauma-informed yoga classes, and art therapy workshops at The Rowan Center.
• $500 Crisis Comfort for Victims- Provide clothing for 20 victims in the hospital – victims’ clothes are surrendered as forensic evidence after an assault.
• $1,000 Advocacy Training -Provide state-certified training for 15 new volunteer advocates to accompany and support survivors at hospitals, and help staff our 24-hour hotline.