GE Foundation awards $2.1 million to AmeriCares
The GE Foundation has awarded $2.1 million to AmeriCares to increase aid deliveries to free clinics over the next three years. This investment brings GE Foundation”™s support of AmeriCares U.S. work to nearly $3.5 million since 2010.
The funding will allow AmeriCares to expand its U.S. medical assistance program, which provides donated medicines, vaccines and medical supplies to free clinics, community health centers and health departments nationwide.
Human Services Council and First County Bank team up
The Human Services Council, a Norwalk-based nonprofit, announced it has closed on a new 25-year loan with First County Bank. By consolidating its long-term debt and refinancing, the Human Services Council will save more than $160,000 in the next five years.
The Human Services Council is home to Children”™s Connection, the Dr. Robert E. Appleby School Based Health Centers, the Norwalk Mentor Program, the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition and 40 South Main Street Housing. In 2013, these groups provided direct services to more than 1,400 people in New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton and Weston.
Greenwich Armory to become ‘Chinatown’ for Family Centers benefit
Family Centers, a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County, will host its biggest fundraiser of the year at the Greenwich Armory May 31. “Chinatown: Night of the Dragon” will draw from elements that make the Chinatown areas of New York and San Francisco so iconic. Greenwich residents and event co-chairpersons Pam Caffray, Ann Croll and Merrilou Hillenbrand, pictured, have created a true multisensory experience “unlike any other,” with colorful dragons, dancing lions, karate demonstrations, traditional Chinese food and more.
HOPE honors Netter at annual luncheon
Greenwich-based The Center for HOPE recognized Greenwich resident Barbara Netter”™s help toward gene therapy-based cancer treatments with the Ray of HOPE Award during the Center for HOPE”™s annual luncheon April 23 at Woodway Country Club in Darien.
The Ray of HOPE is the Center for HOPE”™s highest honor, recognizing “a member of the community whose efforts assist those coping with a loss, critical illness or life-altering circumstance.” As the president of the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, a nonprofit organization she founded with her late husband, Edward, in 2001, Netter has raised nearly $22.5 million for numerous gene therapy research initiatives around the world.
Lawmakers, educators rally support for universal pre-K
County legislators, Sen. Andres Ayala, Sen. Anthony Musto, Rep. Don Clemons and Rep. Christina Ayala spoke in a prekindergarten classroom in Tisdale School in Bridgeport to show support for a $200 million plan to achieve universal pre-K access for 50,000 students in Connecticut.
On the other hand, artistically speaking
“The Art of Juxtaposition” is a new show running May 17-18, 1 to 5 p.m., at the Pierce Ball Gallery, 9 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. This show features the works of three artist that each specialize in the art of juxtaposition: sculpture by Chris Plaisted, mixed media by Leslie Mueller and wearable art in the form of jewelry by Steven Wallerstei. The art is for sale.
Doctors Express welcomes top doctor
Doctors Express, an urgent care walk-in clinic scheduled to open in mid-June at 3000 Summer St. in Stamford, announced Dr. David M. Lauren has joined as medical director and lead physician.
Lauren brings 20 years experience in family medicine and urgent care to his new role. Doctors Express Stamford offers “convenient and affordable care for non life-threatening medical emergencies as well as routine health needs.” Walk-ins are welcome and patients can see an on-site physician right away. The urgent care center will accept most insurance plans and self-payment. It will be open seven days a week, including evening hours.
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