With more than 30 members, the South Windsor Jaycees are able to complete over 60 projects annually with almost 25 of those benefiting the local community in some way. Food drives, holiday contributions and more benefit thousands of people and animals each year while raising significant dollars for various charities locally and nationally. The South Windsor Jaycees also regularly plan social activities for all to enjoy. Bowling nights, whale watches, International dinners, family picnics and mor …

Connecting Northern Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam Counties in Green and Organic Educational Events, Potlucks and Networking for people interested in: organic lifestyle sustainable living green building alternative energy Do-It-Yourself natural health the power of social media to promote our message! Join, check it out, meet real people, eat well, find other like-minded locals. It's really about building support, making friends, keeping in touch, helping each other. That's what MEET …

PAWS is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, our rescue efforts were expanded to include cats. PAWS rescues & rehomes approximately 115 dogs and 435 cats annually. Many of the dogs faced euthanasia at local pounds and most of the cats that we help are strays and abandoned cats that roam our streets. A portion of the pets that come to PAWS have been relinquished by …

This is a group for techies and social change advocates. We like to gather to: speculate about future possibilities, to share ideas, and to mutually support each other in creating social good. Our primary goal is just to have conversations that bring together the people in the New Haven area who are pioneering new ways of advancing social good. The group's official gatherings are once a month and each meeting focuses on one question or challenge for how we can better use technology to make t …

NESIT 290 Pratt ST (2nd FL) Meriden,CT The NESIT mission is to foster collaborative learning in science and technology. We do this by: * Providing members a place to explore technical and creative projects. * Hosting frequent, high quality and technical public workshops * Teaching computer basics to the general public via free computer clinics * Building a community of makers and hackers that thrive on sharing their knowledge. Our Story NESIT was founded in early 2010 by a group five fri …

This group is organized by Heather Flournoy and Christopher Roberts of Really Social Strategies, a social media consulting company. We love to get the people behind the social media profiles together in real life for fun and learning and to encourage people learning their way. Meetup is an awesome way to organize, share location of gatherings, and share information. Business owners, social media curious, authors, artists and activists should join. Heather already runs a great meetup group, Kato …

The Grove is a new kind of space that encourages and supports people in their work and the development of new ideas that are solving the social, environmental, economic, and urban problems we face today. The Grove is more than just a space, it is a dynamic community of social innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, and thinkers that are the new face of New Haven.

The WGIRLS Coastal Long Island is committed to helping underprivileged women and children in the community, and in times of crisis, around the world. We are an energetic, fun and motivated group of professional women in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We like to have fun and give back to our community, so we combine the two by hosting fun social events to raise money to donate to local charities and hands on volunteer work throughout the community. We are always looking for new members so please con …

Friends of Tarrrywile (FOT) is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to the enhancement and care of park trails. We are looking for people interested in trail upkeep and development in Danbury's 700+ acre park. Projects will be scheduled and announced. You will be able to volunteer with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! All this energy will provide the beautification of the trail system. If this is of interest to you we plan to proceed in early March. The plan is to post the first project for a Sa …

(MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an international nonprofit organization just for you, the stay-at-home-mom of today. We offer a variety of activities for you and your child(ren) and we help you feel good about your decision to stay home. We now have 2,000+ chapters and over 100,000 members worldwide. The only requirement for membership is that you reside in either the town of Colchester or Lebanon CT.

Looking to start your own charity or non-profit organization? Volunteer or work for a non-profit and looking to meet new people in the field? The Pioneer Valley Non-Profit Network brings together volunteers, board members, and non-profit professionals in an open and supportive atmosphere to share about their work, experiences, and challenges in the Valley. Join us to meet new and friendly people supporting each other to enhance the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley. Please note that attendan …

Have fun. Meet other cool young people. Do something good. LIVE UNITED! Want to meet other local young professionals in your area? Want to do a bit of networking while having fun? Want to find volunteer opportunities that help make your community a better place? Then we want you! The Young Professionals for United Way is a group of individuals who are between 21 and 35 years old and are interested in networking and volunteer opportunities. Members should live and/or work in Bristol, Burlington, …

As a young professional in 2012, chances are you’re short on time but big on making a difference. We hear you. Think there’s no way you can have an impact on today’s environmental problems? Think again. Maybe you have only a few hours to give each month, or maybe you’re looking to make real, lasting change to the future of nature in Connecticut. Either way, we have a place for you. Check this space often for updated listings of work days and events, and – if you haven’t already – be sure to “lik …

MOMS Club®of Stamford North is a chapter of the International MOMS Club® (MOMS Offering Moms Support®), a nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers. We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today!  You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers, too! We meet during the day, when at-home mothers m …

This TOPS Chapter is open to the general public (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)  The main focus of this chapter is for MEN and WOMEN who are Post-Op Weight Loss Surgery Recipients, Past the Honeymoon Period. If you are a Veteran Weight Loss Surgery Patient who is struggling to maintain your weight loss or have watched the poinds creep up and feel devastated, alone,  with no place to turn . Then this your way back HOME This is open to any procedure ( RNY, Lap-band or Sleeve etc.), any length of time o …

MOMS Club®of Stamford Central is a chapter of the International MOMS Club® (MOMS Offering Moms Support®), a nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers. We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers, too! We meet during the day, when at-home mothers m …

This is an outreach nonprofit for men and women that are leaders in there communities looking to empower others for change to improve the livelihood of our communities with a particular emphasison on achieving greater indepence. We started this group to meet other leaders that are strong minded enthusiastic have a passion to serve others and build stronger communities.

My intention is to build a network of passionate individuals that will work together toward building a wildlife sanctuary, permaculture garden and sculpture park in the New England area. This is a long-term idea looking to build itself from the ground up. Many different educations, talents, skills and values are needed to plan and launch such a project, so all are welcome to try this group out and become involved.  -Allie

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The Connecticut Charities Group hosts community service events such as fundraisers, volunteer work, socials, community outreach programs, etc. for professionals in their 20s, 30s and 40s in Connecticut.

This is a group for anyone interested in digital marketing. Let's share ideas and learn from each other on how best to get results marketing on the Internet. Topics will include: Search engine optimization, Pay Per Click, Digital Marketing, Banner Ad Placement, Social Media, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, content marketing and more. Who will benefit from this Meetup: 1. Anyone that manages the marketing and/or sales for a business. 2. If you are a web consultant & designer, understanding dig …

'Big Data' is here to stay and Hartford is the Insurance Capital of the World - if you can see the connection between the two then this group is for you. Get your ideas off the ground! This group is for software entrepreneurs who are interested in launching or growing their startup company. Our events are about the best entrepreneurial practices and business networking that will benefit your venture. These include customer development, business planning, lean startup methodology, marketing and f …