E–The Environmental Magazine is a national, nonprofit environmental publication for consumers. The magazine has been in print for 20 years and has 50,000 subscribers worldwide. Its mission is to educate and inspire those individuals who wish to make a difference in the world around them.
This is the local chapter of the Laborers' International Union. It supports individuals looking to get competitive pay and benefits from their job. Legal support is available if anything goes wrong while at work.
Ferris Hill Club is a private social club. It sponsors teams in several activities and sports, including darts, pool and a Norwalk Little League team. The club is open to new members, so feel free to call its office to find out more.
Grupo Hispano De Norwalk helps mental health and drug addiction patients regain normal lives. Established in 1984, the group meets Monday to Sunday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday's meetings are also held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is an advocacy group for kids with diabetes. They offer a variety of volunteer and awareness programs in addition to events such as group bike rides, group walks, mentoring programs, counseling and a variety of other related programs. The Fairfield County Chapter has been operating for more than 30 years.
Laurel Athletic Club was originally Laura Street Giants, which was founded in 1919 to allow local sports teams to compete against each other. The club expanded and moved to its current location, where it supports Little League and other children's sports, as well as softball and volleyball for men and women, bocce and dart competitions. Fund-raising for charities is an important part of its efforts. The facility also features a restaurant and bar that is open to members and non-members.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. It is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer. The organization provides research, education, advocacy and service for this cause.
The American Cancer Society Regional Center in Norwalk provides information and support to those suffering from the disease as well as families or medical workers in need of specific information.
One of more than 13,000 councils worldwide, Council 46 of the Knights of Columbus is located in the St. Ann Club building in Norwalk. The Knights of Columbus is a charitable organization of 1.8 Catholic men who are dedicated to the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The KOC was formed to provide financial assistance to members and their families. Today, the organization is involved in charitable activities on a local, national and international level. It partners with groups including Special Olympics, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Food for Families and Coats for Kids. In the last 10 years, the Knights of Columbus has donated more than $1.4 billion to charity.
The Chess Club of Fairfield County is a chess facility offering tournaments, instructions and casual play. CCFC was opened with the aim providing an outlet for chess players of all ages and skill levels to compete, learn and network. The club offers daily memberships, scholastic memberships, family plans and annual passes. Visit CCFC’s website to view a video of its renovated facility and a calendar of upcoming events.