Greenwich Time

Boys & Girls Club grateful for support

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As we enter this season of gratitude, it is with great appreciati­on that Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich acknowledg­es the invaluable contributi­ons of numerous organizati­ons and friends within our community. These partners, driven by a shared commitment to enhancing lives and fostering positive change, have become pillars of support for the youth of Greenwich.

These organizati­ons have extended their hands with steadfast dedication while our clubhouse closed in September for renovation and expansion.

We express our gratitude to the following community partners — each playing a unique role in enriching Greenwich, allowing Boys & Girls Club to continue serving our children with unwavering commitment:

•• Community partners: Bruce Museum, Filling in the Blanks, Food Rescue, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich Library, Greenwich United Way, YMCA, Kids in Crisis, and Meals on Main Street.

Greenwich Police Department, especially: Chief Jim Heavey, and the Traffic Section.

Greenwich Public Schools, especially: Superinten­dent Dr. Toni Jones; Department of Transporta­tion Manager Elmer Reynoso; Blaize Levitan and Pat Spooner at the Board of Education; Greenwich High School Principal Ralph Mayo; Hamilton Avenue School Principal Diane Chiapetta-Fox and Assistant Principal Annamaria McCarthy; New Lebanon School Principal Dr. Daniel Russo and Assistant Principal Lindsey Eisenstein; Western Middle School Principal PJ Wax; and the district’s custodial staff.

Independen­t schools: Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, and Greenwich Country Day School.

St. Roch Church of Greenwich and Paul Cappiali.

Town of Greenwich, especially: The Selectman’s Office; Department of Parking Services, Department of Parks and Recreation, Luigi Romano at the Department of Public Works, and Planning and Zoning Department.

We also thank our members, alumni, board members, and supporters for their dedication to our mission as we embark on a transforma­tional renovation of the Boys & Girls Club’s facility that will positively impact Greenwich families for years to come.

Cristina Vittoria is CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich

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