NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR MISSION
We at Neighbor to Neighbor are dedicated to improving the lives of greater Greenwich by creating caring connections between members of our community. We do this by providing for the exchange of simple and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect.
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR HISTORY
In 1975, Neighbor to Neighbor opened its doors in the basement of Christ Church Greenwich. A group of concerned individuals established Neighbor as a clearinghouse for the distribution of free clothing and food to people with emergency needs in Greenwich, Stamford and Port Chester.
While the food program began as an effort to supply food on an emergency basis, the Greenwich Department of Social Services asked Neighbor in 1984 to initiate a weekly food program for Greenwich families in great need of assistance in the face of increasing cost of living expenses. Volunteers packed bags with a variety of available food items to supply families with three meals, for three days, for each member of the family.
In 2001, Neighbor computerized its operations and entered client information into a database. This allowed for the implementation of an appointment system in the Clothing Room. Clients are given appointments for their Clothing Room visits and this has eliminated the waiting time and crowded shopping experiences.
In September 2005, Neighbor opened a “Client Choice” Food Pantry, one of only a few operating in the state of Connecticut. Clients now have the opportunity to do their own shopping with the aid of shopping lists provided with quantity guidelines based on nutrition and the number of people in the given family.
Today, in addition to responding to emergencies, Neighbor to Neighbor proudly provides on-going supplemental food and clothing to individuals and families in the greater Greenwich area.
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President | Pam Kelly |
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Vice President | Gail Gallagher |
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Secretary | Kip Burgweger |
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Treasurer | Tammy Collins |
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Program Chair | Soraya Mariel |
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Communications Chair | Dwayne Lawler |
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Christ Church Liaison | Karen Royce |
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Volunteer Chair | Barbara Straessle |
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Emeritus | Betty Sheridan |
| Fund Development Chair | Jane DeWinter |
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Dept. of Social Services | *Adina Goldstein |
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Executive Director | *Cathy Lynch |
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Director | Julie Ricciardi | < |
Director | Margie Black | < |
Director | Tim MacCarrick | |
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Director | Danny Stein | <| * Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members |
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR STAFF
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Executive Director | Cathy Lynch |
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Administrative Coordinator | Amy Malling |
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Stock Associate and Driver | Guy Pettiford |
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Client Receptionist | Jane Naveros |
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Saturday Supervisor | Maryann Cavino |
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