Laughter is the food of life
Without these funds, our 25 partner organizations would be sorely lacking in underwear donations for the rest of the year, and even more organizations are now needing our help.
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Running a non-profit during the pandemic
The Undies Project has been learning how to adjust to continuing to support its partner organizations during these unprecedented times. Getting donations of underwear out to those in need and pivoting their fundraiser to a virtual event has certainly been challenging. With the support of the local community they are able to continue to fulfill their mission.
Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
By Erin Whitney It’s common knowledge that most readers do not give great reviews to books in which animals die. There are, of course,…
What to Put in Your Preschooler’s Backpack
Pack your child's literal and figurative backpack for success! With love, confidence, voice and a fully charged battery, your child will be ready.
UNBOUND INNOVATIONS – VIRTUAL REALITY Happened this Summer
The Greenwich Alliance for Education hired AVID students and alumni and funded Unbound Summer VR, a project designed to be a testing platform for Unbound Innovations – a VR Makery at Western Middle School and Alliance Reaching out Grant recipient for 2019-2021 (Alliance investment $74,000). Unbound Summer VR started in mid-July and each day, the six students met virtually with Mr. Lipari and Mrs. Giorlando DeRosa wearing Oculus headsets. They experimented with VR software and collaborated using AltspaceVR a virtual meeting place. One student commented that VR could be the “future of technology in education."
Forging Links to Break the Chains of COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many, if not most, to feel isolated and alone, particularly the elderly. Children, too, are profoundly affected by the lack of interaction with their extended family, friends, and older adults. Christ Church Greenwich has created Silver Links, where children read stories to older parishioners, and the Bobby Project, where youth and the elderly connect.
Everyone Has a Story
There are so many things going on beneath the surface for all of us, that feels far more than what has been normal.
Schools and Covid – 19. Ready or Not
Families must ask schools and themselves what the most important indicators are of a sound choice about returning to school. There is no one correct answer. But how we discuss this as individual families and members of the larger community will be an important indicator of the health of each group.
Wildly Successful: The Honey Bee
We have a species living in our midst which contributes more than 25 billion dollars to the U.S. economy each year! This Greenwich resident also produces a healing super-food, contributes a treatment for arthritis, and aids us in the fight against cancer. Read on to discover more about our truly amazing neighbor!
Finding “meaning” during difficult times
Using hard times as an opportunity to reflect on, and challenge personal perspectives, habits, and motivations.
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