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5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Norwich Area

Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Norwich area. Here are five favorites.

NORWICH, CT — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Norwich 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 Norwich area:

1. Haitian Health Foundation, Inc. brings healthcare services, education, and sustainable development to a population of over 250,000 people in over 100 rural mountain villages. While there is still so much to do, HHF continues to change lives one person at a time.

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2. Reliance Health, Inc. is a non-profit community mental health center with a mission of enhancing health through mental wellness. Their 30+ programs provide tools and resources for individuals to move forward in their lives, with each program focused on positive relationships and mental wellness.

3. Artreach, Inc. supports mental health and wellness through the creative and performing arts. Working together as equals, staff and program members create a resonant field which enables individuals to remember who they are in their healthiest form.

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4. The Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company responds to calls for emergency services including fire suppression, medical assistance and motor vehicle extrication. Located at 509 Laurel Hill Road, the company encourages anyone who would like to become a member to complete a preliminary application.

5. St. Vincent de Paul Place offers food pantry, soup kitchen and advocacy services along with food assistance, case management, showers, hygiene and more. Their patrons struggle with homelessness, unemployment, physical or mental disabilities, underemployment and addiction issues, and their community includes the elderly, veterans and children. Their services are free to all.

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