Calls to Action 1/15/21
Become a voice for Greenwich youth by applying to the Greenwich Sentinel Foundation Student Journalism Institute (SJI). The institute has one opening per school in Greenwich. SJI offers a venue for students to work with fellow students on publishing pieces. SJI is excited to provide our community a broader glimpse into how our local youth see the world while connecting and bringing our large community closer. To receive an application or find out more send an email to: communityimpact@greenwichsentinel.com
Community Centers Inc. needs paper bags or large handled bags for food deliveries (think fresh direct bags). The bags can be dropped at CCI’s new home at 2 St. Roch Avenue, Greenwich CT. Reach out to Vanessa at (203) 869-1276 or Vanessa.Cardinal@ccigreenwich.org for more information.
TAG, the Transportation Association of Greenwich needs volunteers to deliver groceries Monday-Friday between 9:30am and 1:00pm. Volunteers are desperately needed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Hop on the TAG bus one of these mornings to deliver grocery bags via contactless delivery. Go to https://www.ridetag.org/ and click on volunteer to get started or reach out to TAG at 203 637-4345 or debbie@ridestag.org.
Come join the Kids In Crisis Winter Scavenger Hunt, an exciting family-friendly virtual event. The game will be ‘live’ February 5 – February 15, 2021. The Scavenger Hunt is full of fun challenges including Winter Wonderland, Cold as Ice and Bundle Up. Proceeds help support Kids in Crisis. To join in the hunt sign up on their website today: https://www.kidsincrisis.org/ or call 203 661-1911.
Jewish Family Services needs shoppers for their Supermarketing for Seniors program. Take an extra shopping trip during the week to help a senior fill their cupboards. Each senior provides a shopping list and grocery money. Reach out to JFS to partner with a local senior: email ebrown@jfsgreenwich.org, call 203-622-1881 or go to their website: https://jfsgreenwich.org/, for more information.
Inspirica needs dinners for the women and children living in their Stamford shelter. Order a meal from a restaurant or grocery store to be delivered to: 141 Franklin Street Stamford, CT 06901. Please reach out for more information or with any questions, by contacting Sydney DeLago at sdelago@InspiricaCT.org or call (203) 388-0122.
