COMMUNITY ROOM DEDICATED

Greenwich Communities recently hosted a ceremony dedicating the new community room at Armstrong Court to the late Winston A. Robinson, a former resident, civil rights, community, and church leader. Nearly 100 attendees gathered in the newly named Winston A. Robinson Community Room to pay tribute to the legacy of Robinson, who passed away on Jan. 26. 

Anthony L. Johnson, CEO and executive director of Greenwich Communities, welcomed guests and said, “Winston touched everyone’s lives. His 35 years of service and commitment to the town of Greenwich, its boards, civic organizations and his church are qualities many admire. He was a pillar of Armstrong Court and a person who gave love. The love he is receiving today from you all is just incredible,” he said. 

Robinson’s sons, Jason Osborne and Alex Robinson were in attendance to honor their father, among other family members. Jason spoke of their deep appreciation for their father and the values he instilled in them. While deeply involved in many organizations, Robinson “never brought work home with him,” said Osbourne. Robinson was a housing manager at the Greenwich Housing Authority, now known as Greenwich Communities. In addition, he served as a member of the Greenwich Department of Human Services, where he chaired the Achievement Gap Task Force. Other organizations in Greenwich that benefited from Winston’s volunteerism include the American Red Cross Board, Barbara’s House (formerly CCI), the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, Greenwich Hospital, the Greenwich Scholarship Association, the town of Greenwich Board of Parks and Recreation, the Transportation Association of Greenwich, the United Way of Greenwich, and many others.