"STAMFORD'S KINDEST"


​The Backyard Humanitarian Team's mission is to help those in need,  promote volunteering, increase the knowledge of resources and to add more kindness to our community, making a difference right here, right now!
​

BACKYARD HUMANITARIAN
One who practices kindness for all and takes action to volunteer & assist those in need in their local community. 
​
THE BH TEAM
We are friends, families, teams, businesses, schools, clubs, individuals & groups volunteering our time, sharing ideas & taking action by working together to make a difference here and now.

You can join the Backyard Humanitarian Team!

​Some of the ways that BACKYARD HUMANITARIANS do our heartwork:
  • We learn about needs of others in our community and assist through networking, resources & efforts.
  • We coordinate collection drives for items and give directly & immediately to those who need them.
  • We customize community volunteer service projects for companies, schools and groups. ​
  • We volunteer, support and coordinate events for local causes.
  • We  partner with leaders, organizations & companies in projects to help the community.
  • We assist those experiencing difficult times with support, kindness, empathy, non-judgement & resources.

OUR VALUES:  Support, Teamwork, Respect, Humility, Positivity, Empathy, Kindness

​Email [email protected] to connect with us.

CURRENT PROJECTS
​You can lead projects or simply join in and support. You can let us know of other events that need support. You can let us know your ideas of ways to help!
CALL/TEXT ANGELA AT 203-524-9788 OR EMAIL [email protected]

COMPLETED 
​JAN  - Annual Coat Drive
APR  - Easter Party at  Nursing Home
MAY -
-Flags In for Memorial Day
​-Art Supplies drive for deployed Soldiers in Poland
-Full-size toiletries drive for veterans. Veteran's Resource Center Stamford
-Travel-size toiletries for Inspirica
CURRENT

​JUNE
6/21 - Fight for Two Softball Tourney
6/29- Support for Tori Breakfast
​
JULY
​Independence Day party at the Nursing Home
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPS 

AUG - Baseball equipment drive for kids in Europe, supporting the life work Stamford's Al Koproski
SEPT
OCT 
NOV
​DEC

Community Events we are supporting with volunteers or helping to get the word out about these important causes and ways to help. 

Toiletries Drive for Veterans in Connecticut!

Through partnering with local businesses, we are collecting personal hygiene items to give directly to Veterans in our community! Contact us to join this effort - [email protected]

​
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
  • FLAGS IN - Place flags at graves of veterans at a Stamford Cemetery - Dates: May 13 - COMPLETED
​
SUMMER 2025 - SOUP KITCHEN STAMFORD - TBD

OTHER DRIVES 
  • ART SUPPLIES FOR U.S. DEPLOYED SOLDIERS - Drawing paper, colored pencils, mindful coloring books
  • TOWELS, TWIN SIZE SHEETS SET, PILLOWS, BLANKETS FOR THE PACIFIC HOUSE SHELTER IN STAMFORD, CT
  • TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES -  FOR INSPIRICA FAMILY SHELTER IN STAMFORD, CT
  • ​FULL SIZE TOILETRIES FOR VETERANS

 Volunteer or Partner with BH -  Email us to get more info at [email protected]