It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Old Town Hall gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Greenwich, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cos Cob Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Polpo Restaurant & Saloon or visit Fourth Ward Historic District, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Greenwich, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Greenwich, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Greenwich, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
GREENWICH — “You Oughta Know” who is headlining the Greenwich Town Party this year: Alanis Morissette.Party organizers announced Tuesday that Morissette, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning musician known her for 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill,” would be the main act at the show on May 24.“The Greenwich Town Party is the most highly sought after event of the year because it ...
GREENWICH — “You Oughta Know” who is headlining the Greenwich Town Party this year: Alanis Morissette.
Party organizers announced Tuesday that Morissette, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning musician known her for 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill,” would be the main act at the show on May 24.
“The Greenwich Town Party is the most highly sought after event of the year because it brings the Greenwich community together to share in a day of great music, food, and kids activities to kick off the summer on Memorial Day weekend,” Greenwich Town Party founder Ray Dalio said in a statement.
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Ziggy Marley will also play the Main Stage, as will Greenwich Town Party mainstay, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
For the first time ever, the main stage will also host a performance specifically for children with “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour.” The musical lineup will also feature five local bands on the Town Stage, to be announced in the coming weeks, organizers said.
Blippi started out as a live-action, educational YouTube channel for kids, which followed Blippi on tours of aquariums, fire stations, museums and more. As the channel swelled in popularity, the Blippi brand has branched out into toys, spin-off shows and live events.
The Greenwich Town Party is an all-day concert for people who live or work in the town of Greenwich. General admission tickets sold out and they were only available through a lottery, which closed on March 24.
The Greenwich Town Party, which started in 2011, brings in world famous acts each year. Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon and more have all played the town party before
In 2023, the format did not feature a headliner, but rather a New Orleans-themed “superjam” and last year Mumford & Sons was the headliner.
Organized by Greenwich Town Party, Inc., a nonprofit organization, the party is not sponsored by the town of Greenwich. Organizers, however, coordinate permits, road closures and more with government officials. Sponsor contributions support 80 percent of the party costs, organizers said.
Dalio, a hedge fund billionaire and Greenwich resident, started the town party as a way of strengthening community bonds.
More expensive “Neighbor” tickets, which start at $500 each, are still available as are sponsor opportunities, but organizers said they expect them to sell out.
“Our ultimate goal has always been to make it affordable for everyone and supported by contributions from those who want to be supportive,” Dalio’s statement said. “Once again, general admission Community tickets have sold out during our online lottery, while Neighbor and Sponsor tickets are available for those who want to join in the fun and be supportive. We hope to see everyone there.”
Visit the GTP website for additional information. The concert is on May 24, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St., rain or shine.
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Greenwich, Conn.-based illustrator Aniella Ernández and author Kathy Izard, Charlotte, N.C., have been honored with Christopher Awards for Grace Heard a Whisper, (Ages 6 and up, Grace Press). It is one of 12 books for adults and young people as the Christopher Awards program marks its 76th year. It is Izard’s second Christopher Award.
The Awards celebrate authors, illustrators, writers, producers and directors, whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” and reflect the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”
In a loud and busy world, it can be difficult to hear anything, but it is especially hard to hear our souls when they speak. One day, Grace hears her own little whisper that begins an adventure of what it means to listen, live, and love well. Brought to life by the magical illustrations of visual artist Ernández, this story will have parents and their children dreaming big about what we are meant to do in this world.
Ernández is a Venezuelan visual artist and illustrator who transforms colors and shapes into visual stories. With a background in graphic design and an eye for pattern, she creates illustrations that feel both familiar and surprising. From her home studio, Aniella fills sketchbooks with characters and worlds inspired by the overlooked magic in everyday moments. Her daughters remain her first audience, most honest critics, and endless source of inspiration.
Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who helped bring transformation to Charlotte, NC in homelessness, housing and mental health. She wrote about these efforts in her first inspirational nonfiction book “The Hundred Story Home” which received a 2017 Christopher Award. An advocate for the power of intergenerational reading to discuss big topics, Kathy has now published five books—three for adults and two for children. “The Hundred Story Home” and “A Good Night for Mr. Coleman” can be paired to understand homelessness and her newest Christopher Award winning book, “Grace Heard a Whisper” can be paired with her adult book “Trust the Whisper” to explore the idea of living a purpose-filled life. Izard’s work has been featured on NPR and the “Today Show” inspiring people to be changemakers in their communities.
Christopher Awards were also given to creators of 9 TV/Cable shows and feature films. They celebrate authors and illustrators as well as writers, producers and directors whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” and reflects the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness” which also guides the organization’s publishing and radio programs.
Tony Rossi, The Christophers’ Director of Communications, said, “Our award-winning stories, both true and fictional, highlight people who have the odds stacked against them, but who face their challenges with faith and perseverance, allowing them to move through the darkness into the light and serve a higher purpose than themselves. In other words, these books, films, and TV programs don’t just engage and entertain; they teach, they heal, and they inspire.”
The Christophers, a nonprofit founded in 1945 by Maryknoll Father James Keller, is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition of service to God and humanity. More information about The Christophers is available at www.christophers.org.
Social media: #ChristopherAwards, Facebook: The Christophers / X: @ChristophersInc
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GREENWICH, CT — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday approved a temporary lane closure for a project from Eversource that's expected to bring loud construction noise to a stretch of Greenwich Avenue.When the project first came before the selectmen for consideration last month, work was slated to be conducted during the overnight hours only, but town and project officials were able to...
GREENWICH, CT — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday approved a temporary lane closure for a project from Eversource that's expected to bring loud construction noise to a stretch of Greenwich Avenue.
When the project first came before the selectmen for consideration last month, work was slated to be conducted during the overnight hours only, but town and project officials were able to reach a compromise and establish a hybrid schedule to help residents and businesses.
Test pits need to be dug out with heavy machinery and a vacuum truck along Greenwich Avenue between Grigg Street and Bruce Park Avenue/Railroad Avenue to locate existing utilities before a new duct bank can ultimately be installed.
There were concerns about impacts from the construction work to residents in the area, and also to the outdoor dining season, which will begin on May 26.
Work will now take place 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Friday.
"We'll revisit it in a few weeks and as the project goes along and see how it's going and if it has to be adjusted, but I think this is a nice healthy compromise," First Selectman Fred Camillo said.
Matthew Wright from Watkins Strategies told the community during outreach efforts that work could begin April 11 or April 14, but the start date will be delayed as permits must first be approved. It's unclear when the project will begin, but it's expected to start in the near future.
Documents submitted to the town show that 41 test pits are planned to be dug out, each measuring two feet by two feet. This work is expected to take around three to four weeks, after which the new duct bank will be installed as part of the second phase.
During the March 10 Board of Selectmen meeting, Camillo asked, "What are we thinking about as far as what to expect for noise?"
"Loud noise," said Bob Handler, the project manager from Eversource.
On March 27, project officials said they had adjusted their plan after the town had received complaints, and that more outreach would be done.
Wright told the selectmen Thursday that he handed out 119 letters which detailed the work and proposed hours to residents and businesses in the area on March 31.
"I got no pushback; everyone was very friendly and understanding. I gave them as much detail as I could," Wright said, noting he's only received one call asking about the project since.
Camillo, too, said he's only heard from one person with concerns.
"I think this is being well-received," Camillo said. "It shows there's compromise there."
School board officials are looking at ways to come up with $4.5M in savings after the recent Board of Estimate and Taxation budget vote.Richard Kaufman, Patch StaffGREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Board of Education is scrambling to come up with over $4 million in savings following the ...
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GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Board of Education is scrambling to come up with over $4 million in savings following the Board of Estimate and Taxation's vote to reduce the school operating budget request last week, and one option could be to change school start times around the district.
The BET last week reduced the proposed schools spending plan by $4,048,621, but the district must come up with ways to find $4.5 million in savings when factoring in the salaries for positions that were previously funded by the town, and an anticipated 18th pre-K class next school year, Chief Financial Officer Ben Branyan explained during a BOE Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday night.
During the meeting, members discussed solutions to the current budget crunch, and one idea is to change school start times to make bus routes more efficient and reduce the amount of buses needed in the morning by 23, which would be good for around $2.5 million in savings, Branyan said.
"I think we have to look at it. I think it's going to be something that we really have to talk about as a community," added board member Kathleen Stowe, who lamented at the position the school board now finds itself in.
Greenwich High School's start time would change from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Branyan said, noting the "sheer volume of students at that facility... drives the number of buses you need."
The town's three middle schools - Western, Central and Eastern - would move from 8 a.m. to 8:05 a.m.
Hamilton Avenue School, Julian Curtiss School and New Lebanon School would all move from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Parkway School, which currently starts at 8:45 a.m., would be pushed to 9 a.m., and the remaining elementary schools would start at 8:55 a.m., up from 8:45 a.m.
"The community was very loud in their advocacy years ago to move to a later start time for the teenagers who needed sleep, but I think we've got to consider all our options," BOE secretary Laura Kostin said. "I know that will complicate people's work schedules and child care coordination, but it's something to put on the table."
Kostin said "none of the options are attractive" as school officials look for ways to save money.
"We have to come up with a set of choices, and deliberate where the trade-offs are," Budget Committee Chair Cody Kittle said.
The full school board was set to further discuss the budget on Thursday night, but that meeting was canceled because members need more time to work on the budget.
BOE Chair Karen Hirsh sent a letter to GPS families and staff Thursday afternoon.
"The BOE Budget committee met last night and will need time to put together a list of potential reductions to the budget. The goal is to find areas that have the smallest impact on the classroom as possible. Please know that the superintendent provided the Board with the budget she felt was needed in order to best support the education of our students and that, unfortunately, any reduction to the budget will have some impact on our students and their experience," Hirsh wrote.
"We will continue to keep the community informed as we look to find a way to reduce more than $4 million from our operating budget."
In a note last week to families and staff, Jones said the administration was "very concerned" that the BET's reduction "could have long-lasting consequences."
On Wednesday night, Jonathan Budd, the chief human resources officer for the school district, spoke about possible impacts to positions.
"If decisions are made by the board that affect the details of employees' work, the superintendent and I will work with the necessary parties involved, including the finance personnel, as quickly as possible, as we must issue contracts and salary agreements for next year," he told the budget committee. "We certainly don't want people to panic and leave because they're not feeling confident about their positions, which is why we will implement what you ask us to in a precise and sensitive way."
Jones called the current situation "a challenge."
"We will get through the exercise," she said.
Wednesday's full BOE Budget Committee meeting can be viewed here.
The Ashforth Company, Stamford Health, Chilton Trust Company, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Athena Books support Impact FFC's efforts.Impact Fairfield County, Community ContributorGREENWICH, CT, April 10, 2025 – Celebrating 10 years of giving, Impact Fairfield County (“Impact FFC”), one of the County’s leading female giving organizations, is pleased to announce its Corporate Partners fro...
Impact Fairfield County, Community Contributor
GREENWICH, CT, April 10, 2025 – Celebrating 10 years of giving, Impact Fairfield County (“Impact FFC”), one of the County’s leading female giving organizations, is pleased to announce its Corporate Partners from five Fairfield County-based companies. The corporate sponsors include The Ashforth Company, Stamford Health, Chilton Trust Company, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Athena Books. These companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy and developing their female leadership, and their support will enable Impact FFC to further its transformational work.
Impact FFC launched its Corporate Partnership Program in 2021, offering a select number of Fairfield County businesses the opportunity to invest in their female workforces by sponsoring employees to become members of Impact FFC, a diverse group of women making impactful change within the community.
“Our Corporate Partners are a true asset to our mission, not only providing generous financial support but their employees participate on our Grant Review Committees, which are dedicated teams of members reviewing grant proposals, conducting site visits and selecting finalists to present to all of our members at our Grant Awards Celebration in May,” said Impact FFC Co-President Kristen Rosenbaum.
Corporate Partners have the ability to sponsor female employees to join Impact FCC for one year. These employees become full members of Impact FFC, and as such are invited to learn about social issues in the local community at a deeper level, give back at volunteer events, network with 250+ other members, and develop skills in grant review, financial analysis, and philanthropic strategy.
“The Ashforth Company is proud to once again support Impact Fairfield County and its vital work in strengthening local nonprofits. We also value the opportunity for our team of eight women to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of nonprofits in our region while fostering leadership growth and a strong commitment to giving back,” said Ryan Harvey, CEO & President of The Ashforth Company.
"Stamford Health is honored to partner with Impact FFC in advancing the important work of local nonprofits that serve our communities," said Kathleen Silard, President & CEO of Stamford Health. "Through our involvement in the Corporate Partner Program, our leaders have the opportunity to give back in meaningful ways, connect with other engaged supporters, and help improve lives through the transformational grants provided by Impact FFC."Impact FFC’s Grant Awards Celebration is scheduled for May 7th at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT. Finalists for the grants will be announced in late April. This year, in honor of Impact FFC’s 10th anniversary, a special grant will also be given to each of Impact FFC’s past 17 grantees.
About Impact FFC: Impact FFC is a collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy through deeper knowledge and active participation in grantmaking. It unites women by pooling membership funds to provide large, transformational grants to nonprofit organizations across Fairfield County. Since its inception in 2016, Impact FFC has provided over $2.1 million in grant funding to local nonprofits.
For more information about the Corporate Partnership Program or to join Impact FFC, please contact [email protected].
About the Corporate Partners:
The Ashforth Company is a 128-year-old diversified real estate operating company, based in Stamford, CT that owns, develops, and invests in commercial and multifamily assets nationally, and provides third party services including asset and property management, general contracting and construction management.
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,900 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services.
Chilton Trust Company, a private and independent Trust Company, provides wealth management services including fiduciary services and investment solutions to high net worth individuals, families, and foundations. Chilton Trust operates under a national charter, and in addition to its principal office in Palm Beach, FL, includes Chilton Trust Company of Delaware, based in Wilmington, and trust representative offices in Charlotte, NC, Naples, FL, New York, NY and Stamford, CT.
Clear Harbor Asset Management is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Stamford, CT, with an additional office in Plano, Texas. The firm was founded with a shared vision to merge first-class, holistic wealth management advice with market leading investment strategy and execution, as well as cutting edge customer-facing technology.
Athena Books is named after Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, and is intended to be a source of inspiration and gathering place for members of the Greenwich community and beyond. The store carries a wide selection of adult and children’s books, as well as a thoughtful selection of curated gifts and also hosts book clubs and author events in the evenings.
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