Stamford Advocate By Kat Russell, March 23, 2018 STAMFORD — Laurel House has received an anonymous donation of $500,000, which President and CEO Linda Autore said will ensure the future of the nonprofit mental health center’s Thinking Well program. That donation was celebrated Friday with a re-dedication ceremony during which the Thinking Well Center was […]
Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from Near & Far Aid in support of www.rtor.org, a free online service of Laurel House, Inc. Near & Far Aid, an all-volunteer fundraising and fund granting organization, funds agencies and programs serving impoverished communities in Fairfield County. Grant funds will be used to support www.rtor.org, […]
Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $12,500 grant from the Pitney Bowes Foundation for its Tele-Education Support (TEdS) program, an enhanced element of the organization’s long-standing Supported Education (SEd) program. The Pitney Bowes Foundation is dedicated to helping to improve the well-being of the communities the company serves. The foundation supports programs […]
Laurel House, Inc. will recognize five outstanding individuals as 2018 Town Champions, at its annual dinner dance, on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. This year’s theme, “Succeeding in the Community,” highlights the productive lives of Laurel House program participants. These Town Champions are being recognized for their important work, advocacy and […]
Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $40,000 grant from John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust (Deutsche Bank Trust Co, NA as trustee) in support of its Supported Education program. The John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust supports educational services for young people with disabilities as well as affordable […]
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 […]
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 […]