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NORWICH – Last Thursday the volunteers for Helping Hands Norwich celebrated a year of serving individuals with another giveback night.

According to Helping Hands Norwich Executive Director Lorri Race, Helping Hands is an organization that’s focused on community helping community. Race said there are no qualifications needed for attendees, and there are a wide variety of donations available for those who need them.

Race said the giveback nights occur every third Thursday of each month, and that for this past event the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Chobani, Tops, the Norwich Police Department, the Norwich Family YMCA, and many others helped to make the night a success with their support.

“Thank you to everyone who made our first 2021 giveaway a success,” said Race. “We made new friends and were blessed with new volunteers.”