–Laurel House volunteer Betsy Varian has been selected by The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western CT as the Outstanding Established Adult Volunteer for the 2014 Stamford Volunteer Recognition Day. This is a significant honor and is a testament to the countless hours Betsy has dedicated to Laurel House program participants. The Volunteer Center […]
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Greenwich Time By: Ken Borsuk GREENWICH — Like mental health itself, Laurel House’s mission is not simply or easily definable. Or static. When it opened nearly 40 years ago, Laurel House was known primarily for its clubhouse-like environment, where people suffering from mental illness were coaxed into social interaction. Aspects of the clubhouse remain, including […]
Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize its 2019 Champion for Recovery and five outstanding individuals as Town Champions, at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Julie Barrett Andersen of Wilton and Sheilah Smith of Greenwich are the 2019 Event Co-Chairs. Comedian Jane […]
An Evening with Laurel House includes live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing, and is Laurel House’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the event support Laurel House’s programs and services that help individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives in the community. For more information, please go to, http://bit.ly/laurel-house-event or contact Monica Bourgie […]
The other Town Champions being recognized are: Nancy C. Herling, former Director, Post 53, DarienTown Champion; Adrianne C. Singer, former President & CEO YWCA Greenwich, Greenwich Town Champion; and Paul Reinhardt, Founder, New Canaan Parent Support Group, New Canaan Town Champion. Laurel House will also be honoring Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, President and Medical […]
The other Town Champions being recognized are: Nancy C. Herling, former Director, Post 53, Darien Town Champion; Adrianne C. Singer, former President & CEO YWCA Greenwich, Greenwich Town Champion; and Rey Giallongo, Chairman and CEO, First County Bank and Cheryl Palmer, Independent Director, B&G Foods, Inc., Stamford Town Champions. Laurel House will also be honoring […]
Laurel House will also recognize five outstanding individuals as Town Champions. These individuals are being recognized for their work and volunteerism, making their towns better places in which to live and work. The 2019 Town Champions are: Nancy C. Herling, former Director Post 53, Darien Town Champion; Adrianne C. Singer, former President & CEO YWCA […]
For most people, this would have been achievement enough, but not Adrianne. After her retirement from IBM in 2001, Adrianne worked for Greenwich’s First Selectman as Director of Strategy and Communications and launched Greenwich’s first interactive, ecommerce website. At last, residents could pay parking tickets and bills online, and easily retrieve information about every Town […]
The other Town Champions being recognized are: Nancy C. Herling, former Director, Post 53, Darien Town Champion; Paul Reinhardt, Founder, New Canaan Parent Support Group, New Canaan Town Champion; and Rey Giallongo, Chairman and CEO, First County Bank and Cheryl Palmer, Independent Director, B&G Foods, Inc., Stamford Town Champions. Julie Barrett Andersen of Wilton and […]