Elected officials joined YWCA Greenwich leadership and project team for the groundbreaking of the “Building for Our Future” project, a major renovation and 15,000+ sq ft addition to the 50-year-old building at 259 East Putnam Ave.Mary Lee Kiernan said the $20 million project will be transformational. The event started with distribution of hard hats and ended with a toast and shovels in the ground. During the construction project the building will remain open seven days a week. In addition to free domestic violence and sexual violence services, the YWCA Greenwich provides preschool, daycare and after school care, summer camps, sports for all ages and a nationally ranked aquatics program. The YWCA Greenwich is located at 259 East Putnam Ave.Tel: 203-869-650124/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 203-622-0003