Make Lasting Holiday Memories With These 5 Volunteer Opportunities In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — Volunteering is a meaningful way to connect with neighbors in Stratford and make lasting holiday memories for both yourself and the people you help.

Volunteering also fosters a sense of shared responsibility and purpose, leading to a more vibrant, resilient, and engaged community with a higher quality of life.

Many of the organizations that make life better in Stratford depend on volunteers, including food banks, animal shelters, toy drives, adopt-a-family drives and others.

Here are five ways to volunteer in Stratford:

• Sterling Community Center — 2283 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615; Provides community programs including youth development, senior services, basic needs support, food pantry service and enrichment activities to cultivate a thriving, inclusive community.
• The Vicki Soto Memorial Fund — 2420 Main St. Unit 9, Stratford, CT 06614; Honors the legacy of Vicki Soto by providing educational scholarships and community support initiatives for youth.
• Stratford Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) — 3060 Main St., Stratford, CT 06614; Mission: to help families maintain quality of life and dignity in the comfort of home through skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive services.
• Audubon Connecticut at Stratford Point — 1207 Prospect Dr., Stratford, CT 06615; Dedicated to the conservation of birds, wildlife habitat and public engagement in environmental education at Stratford Point.
• Help The Children Foundation, Inc. — 196 Larkin Ct., Stratford, CT 06615; htcfinc.com. Works to support children in need through programs focused on education access, enrichment opportunities and family support.