HOW IT
WORKS
Each year, more than 200 young teens apply for our “earn and learn” program because it gives them an opportunity to gain valuable job skills and make an impact in their community. Last year, a favorite program feature was a talk on building a resume and marketable job skills given by Family Centers. Overall, a remarkable 98% said their experience as a GYCP team member was positive!
This unique public/private program could not exist without the generosity of donors and sponsors who make it possible for each teen to receive a stipend for their work. We hope you’ll consider donating to the GYCP today.
In 2024
112 teens revitalized Greenwich’s green spaces, planting trees, shrubs and flowers, removing invasive vines and clearing walking paths.
Work Sites
Bible Street Park
Binney Park
Bruce Park
Byram Beach Park
Cos Cob Park
Glennville Civic Center
Laddin's Rock Trail
Montgomery Pinetum Park
Pemberwick Park
Pomerance Park
Sachem Nature Preserve
Tod's Point
Spotted Lanternfly Traps – GYCP teens also worked with the Greenwich Department of Parks & Recreation and the Conservation Commission to build and place traps for this invasive insect species.
Make a difference by Employing our Hardworking Teens.
Your donation to the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program will make a difference to young Greenwich teens and the town’s environment.
Donated funds will create a job opportunity for teens, pay for teen stipends and create a greener Greenwich!
GYCP SPONSOR AMOUNTS.
$1,100 for four teens
$825 for three teens
$550 for two teens
$275 for one teen
$100 help sponsor a teen
Any amount appreciated!
We welcome matching gifts.
For Corporate Sponsor Levels please contact us at GreenwichDHSfund@gmail.com.
For further information regarding GYCP Program
please contact Program Administrator Christina Nappi at
Christina.Nappi@greenwichct.gov or 203-622-7792.
Donors who contribute $275 or more will be invited to GYCP worksite this summer.
Any donation is greatly appreciated.
Send A Check Made Payable To:
The Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund, Inc.
and send to Attn: GYCP, Department of Human Services,
101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
“The most important thing I learned was to take care of my town and my surroundings and to start filling my resume for the future."
"The most important thing I learned from the program is that not only does it teach me how to properly hold a job and be professional, it also benefits me in the future when applying for other jobs too."
“I learned that even though you have different backgrounds and different lives you can become closer by working with each other.”