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Here is a list of the many volunteer and non-profit organizations found within Granby. If you're interested in working with them you will find their contact information below!
| American Legion Shannon Shattuck Post 182 | About: The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help them transition into their communities by forming the values of selfless service, patriotism, family and community engagement, and knowing those who came before. Contact Information: Website: www.post182alct.org Email: americanlegionpost182@gmail.com |
Citizens for a Better Granby | About: Formed in 1970, Citizens for a Better Granby is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose goal is to inform and educate Granby residents on issues affecting the Town of Granby, Connecticut. Its monthly newspaper, the Granby Drummer, provides an independent platform to encourage participation in the civic, social, economic and cultural life of Granby. Contact Information: Website: granbydrummer.com Email: editor@granbydrummer.org Phone: 860-653-9222 |
| Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) | About: Granby's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of volunteer Granby residents organized under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines. Volunteers train regularly and provide assistance at emergencies and community events. Contact Information: Website: www.granby-ct.gov/CERT Email: emergencymanagement@granby-ct.gov Phone: 860-844-5326 Facebook: GranbyCERT |
Friends of the Granby Public Libraries | About: The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) is dedicated to the promotion of Granby's Libraries by supporting Library events/programs, equipment purchases, museum passes and additions to the collection. The Friends are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization with 100% of funds raised going toward helping the Granby Libraries. Contact Information: Website: sites.google.com/view/friendsgranbypubliclibraries/the-friends Email: friends.gpl@gmail.com Phone: 860-844-5275Facebook: Friends of the Granby Public Libraries |
Friends of Holcomb Farm | Friends of Holcomb Farm oversees all the ways the farm serves the people of Granby and beyond, including Fresh Access and Holcomb Tree Trail. Contact Information: Website: www.holcombfarm.org EMail: info@holcombfarm.org Phone: (860) 844-8616 Facebook: Holcomb Farm Instagram: friendsofholcombfarm |
Girl Scouts of Connecticut Salmon Brook Service Unit #717 | Through hands-on experiences, outdoor adventures, community service, and leadership opportunities, Girl Scouts build courage, confidence, and character, all while having fun and making friends. Contact Information: Website: www.gsofct.org EMail: salmonbrook717@gmail.com Phone: Facebook: Girl Scouts Salmon Brook Service Unit Events |
Granby Ambulance Association | The vision of Granby Ambulance Association is to provide caring, life-saving treatment to the residents of the towns we serve, while acting as a community partner in healthier outcomes. Contact Information: Website: www.granbyambulance.org EMail: info@granbyambulance.org Phone: (860) 653-6535 Facebook: Granby Ambulance Association |
Granby Artists Association | The Granby Artist Association’s mission is to create a climate which promotes the visual arts and fine crafts, to create professional artistic arts and fine crafts, and to support art education in the community as a non-profit Association. Contact Information: Website: www.granbyartists.org EMail: Phone: Facebook: Granby Artists Association |
Granby Grange | Granby Grange #5 proudly supports local agriculture by encouraging sustainable practices and celebrating the hard work of farmers in our community. Through fairs, workshops, and educational events, we help keep the spirit of agriculture alive for future generations. Contact Information: Website: www.granbygrange.org EMail: Phone: Facebook: Granby Grange No. 5 |
Granby Horse Council | The GHC was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1980. The GHC is a non-for-profit 501(c)(7) club whose purpose is to protect and promote the rights of horses, other equines, and horse enthusiasts in Granby, CT. GHC supports educational and charitable initiatives, and sponsors activities throughout Granby. Contact Information: Website: www.granbyhorsecouncilct.com EMail: bmcnealy@gmail.com Phone: Facebook: Granby CT Horse Council |
Granby Land Trust | Founded in 1972, the Granby Land Trust preserves Granby's natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic and historic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land. Through strategic land acquisition, responsible land stewardship, public education, & advocacy for environmentalism and conservation. Contact Information: Website: granbylandtrust.org EMail: Phone: Facebook: Granby Land Trust |
Granby Lions Club | Since 1953 the Granby Lions Club has served and supported the Granby community. Our membership of 50 men and women truly live the Lion motto, “We Serve.” You can see examples of our presence in the town in many ways: the gazebo on the town green, an information kiosk at the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail, flags decorating the center of town, or the pavilion and restrooms at Salmon Brook Park. We also support the Granby Social Services Department, the Granby Food Bank, Waste Not-Want Not, and numerous other organizations in town. Contact Information: Website: e-clubhouse.org/sites/granby_ct EMail: jdspatcher@outlook.com Phone: (860) 930-3782 Facebook: |
East Granby/Granby Little League | Inspiring performance and improvement on the field through personal successes & failures. Educate youth to be responsible with the talent given to them. Contact Information: Website: https://www.granbeastll.org EMail: Phone: Facebook: Granbeast Little League Instagram: granbeast_eggll |
Granby Camera Club | A local group that fosters artistic growth, shares knowledge, and promotes the art of photography. Contact Information: Website: EMail: phj38@cox.net Phone: (860) 653-9222 Facebook: Granby Camera Club |
Granby Community Fund | The Granby Community Fund, part of our close-knit community for 65 years, helps our own local 501(c)3 agencies and town organizations with grants made possible by donations from our generous community members and businesses. Contact Information: Website: granbycommunityfund.com EMail: Phone: Facebook: Granby Community Fund |
Granby Education Foundation | The Granby Education Foundation (GEF) is a nonprofit organization that nourishes educational excellence by raising private funds in support of innovative educational initiatives for people of all ages in Granby. Contact Information: Website: www.granbyeducationfoundation.org EMail: info@granbyeducationfoundation.org Phone: (860) 653-2529 Facebook: Granby Education Foundation |
Granby Rovers Soccer Club | The Club’s mission is to provide a high level of soccer play focusing on individual skill development, fostering a passion for the sport, and preparing players for Granby High School soccer. Contact Information: Website: https://www.granbyrovers.org/ EMail: info@granbyrovers.org Phone: Facebook: Granby Rovers Soccer Club |
Granby Wildflower Meadow | The Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow is a non-profit organization maintaining the town-owned 4.5 acre plot of land at 175 Salmon Brook Road. Our goal is to encourage native plant populations in support of pollinators and the wider ecosystem. Please look for our of our local talks, or reach out to us for more information. Contact Information: Facebook: Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow granbywildflowers.org (860) 484-3212 aubs15@gmail.com |
Granby Youth Lacrosse | The Granby Youth Lacrosse program both boys and girls lacrosse across the Granby, East Granby, Hartland, and Bloomfield communities. We foster skill development, fun, and love of the game. GYL follows the USA Lacrosse development model and age groupings. Contact Information: Facebook: Granby Youth Lacrosse https://www.granbylacrosse.org/ granby.lacrosse@gmail.com |
Lost Acres Volunteer Fire Department (LAFD) | The basic mission of the LAFD is to protect the life and property of the residents of Granby. Each year the volunteer members of the department spend countless hours in training ranging from the standard firefighting to hazardous materials and various types of rescue, such as vehicle and rope rescue. In addition to providing local fire service, the LAFD is also active in the regional fire efforts. The LAFD participates in fire task forces which combine resources from neighboring towns that can be used to assist other local departments with incidents anywhere in the state. We are always looking for new, motivated individuals that want to help their neighbors! Contact Information: Facebook: Lost Acres Fire Department www.lostacresfd.com (860) 653-6668 info@lostacresfd.com |
Lost Acres Fire Department (LAFD) Auxiliary | Founded in 1946, the Lost Acres Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has grown to provide vital support to the LAFD. Their mission includes assisting the department as requested, supporting firefighters and their families during difficult times, and helping the Granby community during disasters and special situations. Contact Information: Facebook: Lost Acres Fire Department Auxiliary LAFDAuxiliary@Lost-AcresFD.com |
Marquis of Granby Jr. Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps | The Marquis of Granby Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps is an all youth corps composed of young men and women between the ages of 9 and 21. The Marquis is a historical recreation of a military unit of the 18th century, and has maintained historic accuracy with few exceptions. Contact Information: Facebook: Marquis of Granby Jr. Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps www.marquisofgranby.com director@marquisofgranby.org |
Scouting America | Scouting in Granby, CT consists of Cub Scout Pack 325 and Scouts BSA Troop 125, serving youth age 5-18, that develop character, citizenship, fitness, and leadership skills. Scouting America & the Connecticut Rivers Council mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout oath and law. Contact Information: Cub Scout Pack 325 For youth kindergarten through 5th grade. Chelsey Bagshaw, Pack Committee Chair Email: Pack325Granby@gmail.com Scout BSA Troop 125 For youth age 10 through 18 Tanya DeSimone, Scoutmaster tdesimone12@gmail.com Paul H. McClain, Troop Committee Chair phmcc@cox.net |
SGWL Wildcats Hockey | Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Co-op Hockey Team. Facebook: SGWL Wildcats Hockey |
Salmon Brook Historical Society | The Salmon Brook Historical Society's mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the history of Granby, Connecticut for current and future generations. This includes procuring, preserving, and presenting the town's history, as well as educating the public on the importance of its heritage and historic buildings. Contact Information: Facebook: Salmon Brook Historical Society salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com (860) 653-9713 salmonbrookhistoricalsociety@gmail.com |
Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club | Celebrating service to humanity since 1947. The Club is a global network of community volunteers. They provide scholarships and lead community projects like the Rotary Boundless Playground on Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury, and participate in many community enriching activities throughout the year. Contact Information: Facebook: Simsbury-Granby Rotary info@simsburygranbyrotary.org |
UNICO | Since its inception in 2003, the Granby Chapter has contributed to many local charities, awarded scholarships to GMHS seniors of Italian ancestry and assisted families in the community. We also teach Italian Heritage, serve Italian cuisine, and plan fundraisers . Contact Information: Facebook: granbyunicomemb@gmail.com |