Root Center donated $7k to St Vincent de Paul Place to support access to critical services and fight food insecurity in the Norwich area!
March 16, 2021
Photo 1 Featuring: Bruce Simons, Board President, Root Center for Advanced Recovery; Steven Zuckerman, President and CEO, Root Center for Advanced Recovery; Jillian Corbin, Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul Place; Frank Manfredi, Board President, St. Vince de Paul Place
Access to essential services is the heart of a healthy community. Root Center is proud to enjoy a long-standing collaborative relationship with St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich in serving our community and ensuring access to core services that promote the health and wellbeing of those in need. In recognition of our ongoing partnership and joint dedication to serving the residents of New London and Windham counties, Root Center donated $7,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Place to help facilitate access to vital services and fight food insecurity in the Norwich and surrounding areas. We believe that sharing our strength empowers communities and fosters lasting, positive change. Great things happen when nonprofits support nonprofits!
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