Greenwich United Way Gives New Grant To Pathways Program

From Greenwich United Way:The Greenwich United Way 2018 Community Investment Process provided partner agency, Pathways Inc., with an Extension Grant totaling $20,000 in June. The funds will be used to support the Enhanced Education at Fellowship Program which allows for the continuation of services of art therapy, music therapy, creative writing and computer skills training. The Fellowship Club, Pathways’ Day Program, connects clients with the world around them through a variety of programs designed to build confidence and competencies, connections and engagement.

“Pathways is so grateful for the additional Greenwich United Way funds. Our daytime social rehab center at 8 Sinawoy Road is the only place in Greenwich for our clients suffering from a severe mental illness can go during the day. The center is not only filled with self-esteem building activities and educational groups but is a place for our clients to feel that they belong. The state of CT (DMHAS) recently cut our funding for this program by 10% so without the extra funds we would have to start to turn people away from the program. This funding is invaluable to us” said Executive Director, Florence Griffin.

In February Greenwich United Way presented Pathways with funds to support their Hot Lunch Grant and Fellowship Day Program which provides all adult clients who are below the poverty level with nutritious meals. The program serves two hot catered meals a week at the Fellowship Program. Clients participate in preparing menu choices and ordering hot, nutritious meals from local vendors to be delivered twice a week.

Greenwich United Way Community Investment grants are based on meeting the human service needs for at-risk individuals in the Greenwich community. Grants are made to programs in the priority areas of Mental Health, Self-Sufficiency, and Early Childhood Education, and were selected by the organization's Board of Directors in response to the 2016 Needs Assessment.

"Greenwich United Way is positioned to work with all leading human service agencies that meet health, education and self-sufficiency needs in our community," said Greenwich United Way CEO, David Rabin. He continued, "One organization alone is not capable of meeting the diverse needs of the Greenwich community and this is why our work to collaborate, share information and eliminate duplicated services is so valuable. Through the support from our donor base and volunteers our team remains committed to continuing research, development, and funding that provides the only safety-net for Greenwich residents."

Greenwich United Way has been a trusted partner of the Greenwich community since 1933. The organization is focused on community solutions in the areas of education, financial stability and health for 85 years. To learn more about the Greenwich United Way Annual Campaign or to make a donation please visit Greenwich United Way online (greenwichunitedway.org), visit 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 415 in person, or call (203) 869-2221.

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