The Danbury Animal Welfare Society, or DAWS, is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals. Not only does DAWS hold daily animal adoptions, but it helps find lost pets, offers spay-neuter services, and holds several annual events to raise donations and awareness. The shelter holds up to 60 cats and 30 dogs at a time, and encourages those interested in adopting, to visit during its open house hours.
The Nature Conservancy is a worldwide organization that seeks to preserve nature throughout the world. A chapter of the conservancy is located right in the heart of Devil's Den, which the organization says is the largest tract of undeveloped land in Fairfield County.
Church of the Living God, located at 199 Deming St., has been serving the greater Manchester area since 1983. Founding Pastor Dave Mullen has been Senior Pastor along with senior associates Rev. Eric Peoples and Rev. David Bonadies. Members of this church support each other and also minister in various other capacities. It is a members of the Manchester Area Conference of Churches.
New England Conservation Services helps homeowners maximize their investment by offering advice on how to make your home more energy efficient. It offers home energy audits, weatherization services, window installations, and alternative heating and cooling solutions. Call or visit the Web site for more details.
Walnut Hill Community Church serves Bethel and the surrounding towns including Newtown and Danbury. The church is non-denominational and strongly evangelical. Its congregation includes Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Messianic Jews, Pentecostals, and others. Although autonomous, the Church has relationships with many local and international churches.
St. Andrew's Parish is an anglo-Catholic church with a congregation of 60 members. Mass services are held Monday through Friday at 12:15pm and Sundays at 8am and 10pm. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 - 1pm. All are welcomed.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating economic growth and improving the quality of life for area residents and businesses. Members include small and large businesses in a variety of industries.
The South Windsor Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of local businesses and community enhancement. In addition to providing an online directory of member businesses, it also offers a variety of benefits and resources for members that include insurance programs, business counseling, seminars and networking opportunities.
Commonly known as "Grace on the Green," Grace Episcopal Church has roots in Windsor that date back to the mid nineteenth century. The church boasts a membership of more than 200 and provides a multitude of programs to members, including Sunday school, music and adult education programs, and a children's and an adult choir. The church regularly publishes a newsletter and offers two weekly worship services in addition to traditional weekend services. The church also houses Cool Kids Clothes, a children's consignment shop that is an outreach program of the church.
Norfield Congregational Church, located at 64 Norfield Road next to Weston's town hall complex, was founded in 1757. The church offers infant and toddler care, sermons for youths, hearing assistance and a coffee hour after the service each Sunday. Each summer, the church has an annual fair. There is also a memorial garden on the church's grounds.
Calvary Alliance Church is a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Its congregation worships on Sundays in a brick building on Orange Street. Please call for more information.
Friends of Animals is a non-profit, international animal advocacy organization headquartered in Darien. The primary goal of the organization is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation.
All projects and services are entirely supported by membership contributions, bequests and grants.
Friends of Animals’ President is Priscilla Feral.
Information about programs, membership and donating is available on the FOA’s website.
Diamond Hill Methodist faith community in Cos Cob has been worshipping together since 1833. Sunday morning services are held weekly at 10am. Every other Sunday, children are invited to attend Sunday School activities during the second half of the service. Childcare is always available.
Bible Study for adults and young people is offered weekly on Sundays at 11:30am, following worship.
A half-hour Taize service of song, prayer and meditation is held every Thursday at 7:30pm. Attendees represent a number of area churches.
Diamond Hill's concerts, theatrical productions and monthly coffee house provide an opportunity for the congregation to connect with the local arts community. Events are documented on the church's arts blog.