Greenwich United Way Receives Challenge Grant

The Greenwich United Way announced Tuesday that it has received a one-to-one matching grant from the Tudor Foundation, a charitable giving arm of Tudor Investment Corporation.

The grant will require the United Way to raise $50,000 in new and increased gifts by Feb. 29, 2016. If successful, the grant challenge will raise $100,000 to fund strategically chosen programs and agencies meeting the rising human service needs of the Greenwich community.

“The Tudor Foundation is pleased to support the Greenwich United Way and its efforts to help those in need,” Mike Riccardi, board member of Tudor Foundation and Co-President of Tudor Investment Corporation, said in a statement. “We ask the community to join us in giving to this essential organization.”

This is the first challenge grant earned by the Greenwich United Way.

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“The Greenwich United Way is proud and honored to partner with the Tudor Foundation to address the many trending gaps where funding continues to fall short of meeting the needs of those in our town who need our help the most,” United Way Board Chair Karen Keegan said in the statement.

Keegan added, “We are extremely grateful for the inspiring leadership and unprecedented call to action demonstrated by the Tudor Foundation.”

Greenwich United Way serves as the largest non-governmental fundraiser of human service programs in the community.

Donations can be made to Greenwich United Way online, in person or by mail. To find out more visit Greenwich United Way online (www.unitedway-greenwich.com) or call 203-869-2221.