Greenwich Human Services Department Fund

The Greenwich Department of Human Services (DHS) serves as a community bridge. In addition to providing direct services, they connect clients to the essential resources of the community. The purpose of the Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund is to solicit, receive and distribute philanthropic donations and other gifts of money, goods and services to benefit the various programs and activities of the DHS of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund Inc is a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Contributions donated to GDHS Fund are fully tax-deductible.

The GDHS Fund Tax Identification Number (EID) is 82-1950012. The IRS letter granting GDHS Fund its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is available upon request.

COVID Emergency Response Program

The Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund (DHS Fund) now welcomes contributions that will help meet the growing demand for services due to the stress caused by the COVID-19 virus. The Department has seen a significant increase in new referrals and anticipates a much greater caseload than usual in coming weeks. The increased demand is primarily for food, rental assistance, and assistance with utility payments.

Click here for Press Release: GDHS Fund - Help bridge the digital divide

We hope to raise $10,000 to purchase 50 computers for Department clients. An anonymous donor will match this amount to make it possible to purchase 100 computers.

Click here for Greenwich Times (2/27/21) article about Computer Drive initiative.

Featured Programs:

2022 BANC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

BYRAM ARCHIBALD NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (BANC) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is a licensed after school program that dedicates itself to the surrounding community by nurturing children in their social and emotional growth and provides them with an opportunity to explore the world through education, play and interaction with other children.

 

2022 Holiday Aid Program

The Department of Human Services’ Holiday Aid Program assists financially eligible Greenwich families and individuals with food, gift cards, toys, clothing and other gift items at Thanksgiving and for the Winter Holidays.