Agency Details:

Jackie Robinson Park Of Fame, Inc. - CT - Stamford

The mission of the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, Inc. is to teach youth through academics, cultural exposure, hands-on activities and community services, the confidence, courage and perseverance that emulate Jackie Robinson's life. Through educational, cultural and service events, role modeling and example. Our programs promote a message of hope.

Description:
Our agency puts on community events such as:
Turkey baskets for needy families at Thanksgiving.

Host an Annual Christmas Program. Feeling needy children and their families, provide entertainment and give toys to all children 12 years and under. We service between 500 and 700 children and their families for this event at a local Community Center.

We also host a back to school supplies event, children receive a back-pack filled with school supplies for the start of school.

Take children on educational and cultural trips.

Contact people:

John DaRosa, President, (phone), (email) Cecelia DaRosa, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) Richard Tannenbaum, Board Chairman, (phone)

Office fax number: (203) 316-8021

Address:

860 Canal Street Stamford, CT 06902 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

From I-95 South: Exit 7; Bottom of ramp Left onto Canal St.; proceed .08 mi.; 860 sit's back off the road on left side. From I-95 North: Exit 8; proceed to second lite and turn right onto Canal St. ;. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Metro North: Stamford,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15   Nearest Bus Stop: Ct. Transit: Henry Street, 3 minute walk

Last updated on October 22, 2009