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5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Norwich Area

Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in Norwich. Here are five local stand-outs.

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. Easter Seals: This organization describes its mission as: "To lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families and communities by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment and elevating community."
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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