Through the collaborative fundraising efforts of Greenwich residents, Sebastian Dostmann and Alyssa Keleshian-Bonomo of Greenwich Community Projects Fund (GCPF), lighting the trees in the town for the fourth year will grace the community this Holiday Season.
2021 brought a new initiative to expand the lights throughout the Cos Cob business district along with still making Greenwich Avenue merry and bright; Expanding the age-old holiday tradition to more community members, business owners and spectators than ever before.
“I would like to once again thank the Greenwich Community Projects Fund for again bringing joy and light to our town as the days start to shorten and the weather a little colder. They are continued efforts make a happy time of the year even more joyous.” First Selectman of Greenwich, Fred Camillo
On Thanksgiving Night, the lights will be turned on along Greenwich Avenue, East Putnam Avenue from Church Street/Greenwich Avenue and in Cos Cob. The lights will be up from Thanksgiving to the end of January 2024.
Dostmann and Keleshian-Bonomo would like to thank all Greenwich residents, businesses and property owners that help with fundraising efforts in 2022. They would like to thank donors in advance for their support this year with the 2023 lights. Additionally they would like to thank the Office of the First Selectman, Fred Camillo, Rick Kral, and the Greenwich Parks & Recreation Tree Division for their gracious support of the tree lighting effort and help in its execution.
“Greenwich Ave is one of the great epicenters of our town. When most are dreading the onset of early nightfall the lights bring a great deal of joy, comfort and holiday cheer when walking down Greenwich Avenue. In recent years the lights have become brighter and longer lasting, and for that we thank Sebass Dostmann and Alyssa Keleshian who are doing a great job.
Shreve Crump and Low is proud to contribute to the lights in any way we possibly can.” Brad Walker, Shreve Crump & Low
GCPF encourages residents to go out and enjoy the lights this holiday season and support all the wonderful local businesses and organizations throughout the Town of Greenwich.
“Saks has been a part of the Greenwich community for 25 years, and we are incredibly proud to help bring the spirit of the season to the Avenue and our customers this holiday season,” said Bo Kim, VP, General Manager of The Saks Shops at Greenwich. “I know firsthand how much joy the holiday lights bring to the community and I am thrilled that Saks can contribute to this meaningful tradition this year.” Vice President General Manager SAKS of Greenwich, Bo Kim
Residents are encouraged to support this fully private initiative and keep the lights up by making a donation. Donations can be made online at https://gwchavenue.org/ or by mailing a check to:
Greenwich Community Projects Fund
PO Box 7791
Greenwich, CT 06836
Check made out to: The Greenwich Community Projects Fund
Greenwich Community Projects Fund is a 501(c)(3) based in Greenwich, CT that raises money to support community-focused projects which have included the Cos Cob Park 9/11 Memorial as well as holiday lights in years past.
