Guilford Community Fund

2012 Guilford Community Fund Golf Tournament

GCF — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:54:36 +0000

Our annual Bill Rosa Memorial Golf Tournament will be held in October, 2012. Registration information will be available soon.

Valentine’s Dance: Saturday, February 11

GCF — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:53:02 +0000

Our second annual Valentine’s Dance to benefit the Guilford Community Fund will be held on, Saturday, February 11 from 8:00 to midnight at the K of C Hall on South Union St., Guilford.

BYOB food and drink. We will provide Coffee and… Great raffle prizes.

Music by top D.J. John “Cadillac” Saville. Fun, fun, fun.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be bought at the Guilford Food Center , by contacting any board member or by calling 203 689-9011.

All proceeds will benefit the Guilford Community Fund.

SARAH FOUNDATION

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:54:56 +0000

SARAH is a Family of Agencies that provides programs and services for people with intellectual and other disabilities who live in Connecticut. SARAH is dedicated to the proposition that people with disabilities deserve to experience life’s joys; learn, work and accomplish all they can; and participate as valued members of the community. SARAH supports hundreds of people with disabilities with high quality programs and services for early intervention therapies, vocational training and job placements, residential supports and recreational activities.
Contact: Denise Rose, 203-453-6531
www.sarahfoundation.org

THE COVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:45:13 +0000

A safe place for families who have suffered a personal loss through death to come together with other grieving families to share their stories and their feelings. Since children grieve best in a knowledgeable, caring environment, parents also learn about grieving kids and how to help them cope.
Contact: Mary Andersen, 1-800-750-COVE
www.covect.org

SHORELINE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:43:20 +0000

Environmental education through exciting, interactive, hands-on programs to forge a connection with the natural world. Since 1982, programs for children have been developed to inspire curiosity, imagination and excitement about the natural environment. Our programs are aimed at developing knowledge of, a responsibility for, and an appreciation of the Earth.
Contact: Dr. Karen Christensten
www.shorelineoutdooreducationcenter.org

NEIGHBOR WORKS

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:43:19 +0000

Develops and offers affordable housing (rental and ownership) through partnerships at the state and local level.
Contact: Sheila Mosquera
www.nwnh.net

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, VALLEY SHORE

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:04:06 +0000

Trains volunteer tutors to teach basic reading and English as a second language to residents of shoreline towns who cannot read, write or speak English; or who would like to improve these basic skills. This one-on-one instruction is held confidentially and is completely without charge to students.
Contact: Mary Ellen Jewett, 860-767-1202
www.vsliteracy.org

VNA COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE,INC.

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:03:39 +0000

A wide range of health and social services delivered at home to recovering, physically challenged or chronically ill persons. Services include medical, private duty and psychiatric nursing; home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work, clinics, health screenings and health education programs.
Contact: Susan M. Faris, 203-458-4200
www.vnaa.org

WOMEN AND FAMILY LIFE CENTER,INC.

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:02:28 +0000

Advocacy, education, and information/referral services for shoreline women and families. Their programs include support groups; conferences; art exhibits and a women’s issues series.
Contact: Peggy Britt, 203-453-6699
www.womenandfamilylifecenter.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

GCF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:56:44 +0000

Services include a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy in the criminal and civil court, information and referral, children’s services, individual counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence. They also educate the general public, professionals and students about … Continue reading →