Town of Westport Senior Center

Located in Norwalk, Conn., ElderHouse is a nonprofit agency that is funded by the United Way and the Southwestern Connecticut Agency. It offers nursing care and assessment, medication administration, personal care assistance and podiatry services. The agency also provides meals and dietary monitoring, counseling, caregiver respite and transportation services. Its nursing services include weight and blood monitoring, medication administration and glucose testing. ElderHouse additionally provides supervision and private aid, as well as grooming, dressing, toileting, hair care and walking assistance services for clients. The agency organizes a range of small group activities, such as music, arts and crafts, gardening and cooking.

The George Washington Carver Community Center has been providing a range of support programs for at-risk youths for nearly 70 years. The center offers various educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for its members and participants. Its after-school programs serve youths in kindergarten through high school. The George Washington Carver Community Center administers the Youth Development Program (Y.D.P.), which encourages junior high and high school youths to pursue higher education, as well as motivates college students in pursuing their goals. The center hosts several fashion shows in collaboration with local vendors and clothing designers. It also organizes a variety of dance and talent shows for children. The George Washington Carver Community Center is located in Norwalk, Conn.