Sen. Murphy Tours Greenwich Nonprofits That Help Children

Greenwich nonprofit organizations that provide resources and services to local families were on Sen. Chris Murphy’s agenda Thursday.

The first-term senator toured three Greenwich agencies Thursday afternoon, meeting with staff and board members, as well as children and their families to learn about each agency’s role in the community and how the federal government can provide more assistance.

The tour began with a visit to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Then it was on to Family Centers on Arch Street, and then the state’s only children’s shelter — Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob. It was at Kids in Crisis where Murphy got a first-hand look at a new program instituted by the Greenwich-based Needs Clearing House (NCH).

NCH partners local businesses who make various donations ranging from household goods to food and transportation to agencies and individuals in needs of services. NCH, along with Planet Pizza and Aaron’s Furniture recently began monthly pizza buffet dinners for clients at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Abilis and Kids in Crisis. On Thursday evening, Kids in Crisis clients had their pizza dinner.

People wishing to participate by making donations to NCH can find information at www.theneedsclearinghouse.org.

Contributed photo from Needs Clearing House. From left, NCH Executive Director Phil Brous, Sen. Murphy with Kids in Crisis Executive Director Shari Shapiro.