Written by HH
Creativity Connects Ridgefield
What fuels a vibrant, connected, and creative community? What makes people feel good about living in Ridgefield?
When locals share the creativity that they uncover in the nooks and crannies of their community it brings about connectivity and makes us all feel good. Believe it or not, you discover creativity every day as you walk, shop, work, and play in Ridgefield.
Meet Denise Qualey, social worker, Managing Director of Kids In Crisis and Ridgefield volunteer.
Tell us about an organization in your town that makes you feel good
I have many organizations that make me feel good and so happy I landed here in Ridgefield to raise my family. One close to my heart is the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield. The programs and facility are wonderful but what really warms my heart is the staff. They are so passionate and committed to knowing each child and young person they come across, Our community is blessed to have them there to s
BGCR and Partnering Organizations Spread Holiday Cheer Written by Boys & Club of Ridgefield
In the spirit of the season, the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield and partnering organizations have been busy trying to spread some much-needed cheer through recent holiday Club events.
On Thanksgiving, the Club partnered with Meals on Wheels to provide families with take-out Thanksgiving dinners from Dimitri’s Diner. 124 pre-made and ready to eat dinners were provided to Club families and included Stuffed Roast Vermont Turkey with cranberry stuffing, sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, tossed salad, and, of course, pumpkin pie for dessert. “A special BGCR Thank You to our friends at Meals on Wheels for organizing this generous and delicious gift to our Club families!” said Kristin Goncalves, Associate Executive Director at the Club.