5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Newtown Area

NEWTOWN, CT — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in Monroe area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Newtown area:

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary pays tribute to the life of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a 6-year-old victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, "honoring the bond between animals, humans and the environment."

The Newtown Forest Association is dedicated to preserving forests, agricultural lands, meadows, watersheds, and other open spaces in Newtown, for the benefit of plants, animals, and human residents of the town.

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps is made up of 70 trained emergency medical technicians who volunteer their time to help others in their community. NVAC covers an area of over 60 square miles and is one of the most active volunteer EMS providers in the region with a volume of over 2,700 calls and 30,000 volunteer hours per year.

Lifeline Theater & Art was created to provide an outlet for unlocking the potential of children and adults with special needs through integrated theater and arts programs. The organization creates a safe, nurturing environment where each person is free to interact and learn what they like or don’t like.

Golden Opportunities works to enhance the quality of life for residents of eldercare facilities by providing outreach services of comfort, compassion, and support. Golden Opportunities also provides respite and educational programs for caregivers of individuals with special needs.

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